Attractions In Victoria Just a Few Hours From Melbourne

Attractions In Victoria Just a Few Hours From Melbourne. This article first appeared in http://www.ozehols.com.au/blog/victoria/attractions-in-victoria-just-a-few-hours-from-melbourne/

Above image - Melbourne Skyline in the night.

When you are in Victoria it is hard to ignore this as a state closely settled and one of the best industrialised states in Australia. Victoria is diverse and most of the major cities in the state are cosmopolitan. Victoria is fabulous for motoring tourists where in a days drive you can explore the High country, the beautiful landscape and the breathtaking coastline. The capital Melbourne’s inner precinct is graced with spacious parks and streets of elegant well preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture amongst the modern tower blocks. Melbourne is a shoppers paradise and boasts a sophisticated coffee culture. It is also the home of world famous restaurants, known to host many cultural festivals and the home of Australian Rules Football.

Holiday accommodation in Victoria is in abundance.  Great Ocean Road accommodation including accommodation in Lorne Victoria such as Hidden Valley Cabins are there for you to rent during your holidays.

Not to be missed when holidaying in Victoria;

• Gippsland Lakes – One of the most famous holiday areas in Victoria.
• The Dandenong Ranges – Fifty kilometres to the East of Melbourne. Known for eucalypt forests, graceful ferns, established gardens, tasty restaurants, galleries and wineries.
• Phillip Island – circa 2 hour drive from Melbourne, famous for the little Fairy Penguin parade at dusk and evening. Phillip Island is also famous  for good surfing. You can stay in one of the Phillip Island holiday rentals if that suits you better than commuting from elsewhere to see the Penguin parade.
• Mornington and Bellarine Peninsula to the south and south west– The seaside extremely popular during summer months.
• The well preserved Gold Rush towns of Bendigo, Castlemaine and Ballarat, north and north west of Melbourne.
• Sovereign Hill – An amazing recreation of Gold Mining township.
• Spa towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs for you to enjoy mineral springs in spectacular scenic surroundings.
• Visit the Grampians National Park to witness the beautiful spring wild flowers.
• A drive on the Great Ocean Road – 320km drive along the dramatic South West Coast. Along the journey enjoy the spectacular rock formations in the Port Campbell National Park and the many stunning beaches and coastal holiday towns.
• North East high country not only the home of stunning Ski Resorts but equally popular during spring and summer months. Ideal for fishing, bushwalking and climbing. Eildon Reservoir also known as Lake Eildon and the Fraser national Park on the foothills are ideal if you are looking for a place for water sports.
• Gippsland to the South East – RTolling pastures lead to densely wooded peaceful hill country . Enjoy a visit to Tarra-Bulga and Wilsons Promontory National Parks.
• Paddle Stream ride in the Murray River where you will get the chance to admire the amazing waterways.
• Yarra Valley for breathtaking scenery and world famous wineries.

The road network in Victoria is excellent for the motoring traveller.  But to soak in the beauty of the areas you visit there is no other way than booking one of the short term accommodation in Victoria. You may even want to occupy a holiday rental in Melbourne and visit the country side on day trips.
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