Australia Victoria

Melbourne, the capital of the State of Victoria and the second largest city on the continent, is home to great architecture from the Victorian era, green parks, some of the world’s most beautiful and well-known botanical gardens, a thriving food scene, outstanding museums, and great shopping. And let’s not forget the beautiful nature sites in and around the city, including the Yarra River which flows through it.

Bendigo is a city in Victoria, Australia. Major features of the City include the Greater Bendigo National Park, Lake Eppalock and The Great Stupa, among many others. The Capital Theatre is located in View Street and hosts performing arts and live music. The city hosts the Victorian event of the annual Groovin' the Moo music festival, which hosts many big Australian and international acts and is held at the Bendigo Showgrounds and is usually held in late April or early May.

Ballarat is a city located on the Yarrowee River and lower western plains of the Great Dividing Range in the state of Victoria, Australia, approximately 105 kilometres west-north-west of the state capital, Melbourne. It is the state's most populated inland settlement, and third most populated inland settlement in Australia. People from Ballarat are referred to as Ballaratians. Ballarat is renowned for its cultural heritage and decorative arts, especially applied to the built environment, combined with the gold rush, this has created a picturesque urban landscape.

Mildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia. The city's situation on the Murray River makes it a hub for watersports, paddlesteamers and boat cruises. The still conditions make Mildura ideal for hot air ballooning and the Mildura International Balloon Fiesta attracts many visitors. The Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, located nearby in Mourquong is another popular attraction which draws visitors to the city. Mildura is host to many annual festivals such as the Mildura Country Music Festival, the International Balloon Fiesta, the Jazz Food & Wine Festival and Murray River International Music Festival.

The Geelong metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of Victoria. Major tourist attractions include the Waterfront Geelong precinct and Eastern Beach on the shores of Corio Bay, the Ford Discovery Centre and National Wool Museum in the city. The Geelong area hosts regular international events which are also tourist drawcards including the Australian International Airshow. Geelong also has a number of shopping precincts in the CBD and surrounding suburbs. The two main shopping centres are located in the CBD - Westfield Geelong and Market Square.

The Falls Creek Alpine Resort is an alpine ski resort in the Hume region in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It is located in the Alpine National Park in the Victorian Alps, approximately 350 kilometres (220 miles) by road from Melbourne, with the nearest town Mount Beauty, approximately 30 km (20 mi) away. The resort lies between an elevation of 1,210 and 1,830 m (3,970 and 6,004 ft) above sea level, with the highest lifted point at 1,780 m (5,840 ft). Skiing is possible on the nearby peak of Mount McKay at 1,842 m (6,043 ft), accessed by snowcat from the resort.