Victoria's attractions
There is truly an amazing number of attractions in Victoria. There is a
huge range of activities to suit children and adults alike, no matter what
age.
- Bendigo.
- Daylesford & Spa Country
- Grampians & Western District
- Gippsland
- Melbourne and surrounds
- Phillip Island
- Snowfields and skiing
Bendigo & Surrounds
Bendigo is a large regional city in part of the Goldfields country
Australian Sheep and Wool show is held annually in July. It's the largest
show of it's type in the world. Many breeds of sheep, alpacas and goats from
all overr Australia are on show during the 3 days. 2500 livestock are expected
to be present. Spinning, woolcraft, weaving and felting, fashion displays
and wool harvesting can be seen. Go to
sheepshow.com for more information.
The National Alpacas Show and Sale is held at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre
from 14 - 16th October 2005.
The Bendigo Agricultural Show is held on 21-22 October 2005.
Bendigo National Swap Meet 12 -13th November 2005.
The Global Organics & Sustainability Show is held on 5 - 7 May 2006
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A
truly great place to visit. There is so much to do here, you will need at
least a week to appreciate what the Spa country has to offer. The number of
massage and therapy businesses is amazing. Walks, scenic drives, historic
buildings, spas and museums are just a few of the things to do.
There are walks for all fitness levels. Daylesford is situated in mountainous terrain and many walks are strenuous. The picturesque walking track around Lake Daylesford will be suitable for most visitors.
The
Convent is a "must see" when in this area. With seven individual
galleries, it is an amazing building.
Enjoy a meal, inspect the beautiful traditional and contemporary art, glassware, pottery, sculptures and history while inside this huge historic building.
The
Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens has an impressive view over
the town. If stairs are not a problem (77 in total), the Lookout Tower in
the gardens is definitely worth the effort. The Fern garden is a superb spot
on a hot summer's day.
The Blow Hole is a short drive from Daylesford and gives you the option of many walks of various duration. Breakneck Gorge is a 60 minute walk, but there are shorter walks.
Jubilee Lake has a large grassed area for a family picnic, with playground, walking tracks and Caravan Park. A short walk gets you to the Soda Spring to taste Spring water that this region is famous for.
A 15 minute drive takes you to Hepburn Springs, where visitors can sample mineral water from the many points around the area. The Hepburn Spa Resort offers visitors complete Hydrotherapy with Aerospa Baths, Homeopathic Baths, or enjoy the pool, spa couches or salt pool.
For
a totally different experience, climb aboard the Silver Streak train enjoying
champagne, wine and nibbles while this historic train travels to Bullarto
and returns 90 minutes later.
Other historic trains run every Sunday, however the Silver Streak operates on the first Saturday of the month. The Daylesford Market is held every Sunday at the Raliway station.
Snow fields and skiing
Victorian snow fields
| Falls Creek |
Snow and Skiing in winter. Novice, intermediate, advanced, and cross country skiing. |
| Mount Buffalo |
Snow and Skiing in winter. |
| Mount Buller | All levels |
| Mount Hotham | Experienced skiers. Unlimited cross country. |
| Mount Baw Baw | Beginners & novice downhill skiers. Cross country |
| Mount Donna Buang | Novice downhill. Sightseeing |
| Mount Sterling | Cross country |
| Lake Mountain | Cross country and sighteesing |
| Dinner Plain | Cross country |
Melbourne and surrounds
Melbourne's population of 3.6 million people continues to climb each year. Naturally a city this size has plenty of attractions for the traveller.
Arts Centre, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Cook's Cottage, Crown
Casino, Federation Square, Flinders Street Railway Station, Formula one Grand
Prix, Luna Park, MCG, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Cup,
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Park, Melbourne Tram Museum, Melbourne Zoo, Moomba
Festival, Myer Mural Hall, National Gallery of Victoria, Old Melbourne Gaol,
Old Treasury Building, Parks & Gardens, Parliament Victoria, QV, Queen
Victoria Market, Rialto Towers Melbourne Observation Deck, River Cruises,
Rod Laver Arena, Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Show, Science Works, Shrine
of Remembrance, Southgate, Spencer Street Railway Station, State Library of
Victoria, Telstra Dome.
The RACV Home Show and Garden Expo is Australias largest Home show.
Held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on the 20th - 28th August 2005.
Now in it's 34th year come and see hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of
home related products and displays. Cooking demonstrations, Home security,
DIY handiman information.
Formula One Grand Prix
Formula 1 GP is a great event for petrol heads and other sports viewers who like high speed action, burning rubber, and the noise of high horsepower producing engines. The skills of the drivers needs to be seen to be appreciated.
The next Fosters Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix race to be held in Melbourne on 30 March - 2 April 2006. This is the 11th Melbourne F1 Grand Prix.
Mark Webber in his Williams BMW should be a real contender for a podium finish in front of his home crowd.
Over the 4 days the crowds get plenty of action, from Karts, the famous Celebrity
Challenge, V8 Supercars and of course the F1 racecars.
Motorcycles
The 2005 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is held at Phillip Island on the
14 - 16 October 2005.
The track was officially opened in 1956 and has had various races held at
the circuit over the years. At one stage the track fell into disrepair, but
was later upgraded and acknowledged as suitable for hosting World events.
After hosting and later loosing Grand Prix racing, the 4.45 kilometre circuit
has been home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix since 1997.
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Train rides - Puffing Billy
Take a scenic journey through fern covered forest while travelling on one of the few steam trains still operating. Why not catch the train from Flinders street station to Belgrave, then climb aboard this historic train ride.
Puffing Billy Railway was opened in December 1900 to take travellers from
Upper Ferntree gully to Gembrook. It closed in 1953 due to a landslide.
Volunteers of Puffiny Billy preservation society rebuilt and reopened the
line.
One of worlds finest restored Steam trains.
A night train runs with evening dinner available.
Travels through magnificent gully's of ferns and forests. Stops enroute at
Historic Menzies Creek station. Caters for disabled.
Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy Railway Station
Old Monbulk Rd
Belgrave
Map 75 F10
03 9754 6800
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White Water Rafting
White water rafting - A thrilling sport which can be shared with family or friends.
Various grades can be undertaken.
Grade 3 rapids have a good mix of enjoyment with a high degree of safety.
Grade 6 is for the risk takers and can be quite dangerous.
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Rock Climbing
There are indoor rock climbing venues which give people the oportunity to try this sport in safety.
The venues also cater for the experience climbers wanting to maintain fitness, or to improve their rock climbing skillls.
There are levels from beginner to expert.
Cliffhanger
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QV
QV is a very significant area in Melbournes CBD. It offers retail shopping, health club and restaurant facilities.
QV is located in Melbourne CBD and is contained in the block between the streets of Swanson, Russell, Lonsdale, and Little Lonsdale. QV Square is in the middle of the block.
Albert Coates Lane contains retailers catering for high end fashion and lifestyle.
Red Cape Lane caters for street, sport and surf shoppers.
Jane Bell Lane is the place of health clubs, multi-level bar & restaurant
and office supplies.
Artemis Lane has a mix of homewares.
Urban Market is located in QV square area.
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Rye
Visit the Peninsula Hot Spas at Rye in the Mornington Pensinsula area.
Hot spas, waterfalls and massages are all available in a luxurious surrounding.
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Werribee
Visit the world's largest amateur restoration project. A group of retired
RAAF men and other enthusiasts are painstakenly restoring a B-24 Liberator
Bomber. The Hangar is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Melway Map 205 F10.
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Grampians & Western District
This
region is incredibily diverse in many ways. Covering the coast to the Grampians,
the scenery ranges from beaches, vocanic sites, waterfalls, and mountain ranges.
The Grampians is world renown for its natural rock formations. Spectacular
scenery abounds this region. Native flora and fauna are plentiful. Rock climbing,
surfing, abseiling, swimming, scuba diving, wine tasting, nature walks is
a taste of what the region has to offer.
An area not to miss!
- Ararat
- Dunkeld
- Great Western
- Halls Gap
- Hamilton
- Penshurst
- Port Fairy
- Portland
- Stawell
- Warrnambool
- Wartook Valley
Ararat
Founded by the chinese in 1851 when gold was discovered.
One Tree Hill
Old Asylum -J Ward Gaol
Gum San Chinese Heritage centre
Museum
Art Gallery
Heritage buildings
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Dunkeld
Dunkeld
is known as the southern gateway to the Grampians. The views around this area
are truly breathtaking.
Mount Abrupt and Mt Sturgeon are on Dunkeld's doorstep and are great viewing.
Take the time to view Dunkeld's Arboretum.
Enjoy a drink from the local pub while taking in the southern view of the
Grampians.
The Dunkeld races is a popular event for horse racing enthusiasts.
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Great Western
Well known wine growing area
Underground drives
Toll gate
Old churches
Gallery
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Halls Gap
Halls
Gap is nestled in the heart of the Grampians. This beautiful township has
an abundance of attractions to offer visitors to the area.
Bushwalking
Rock climbing
Sightseeing
Abseiling
Lookouts
Wildlife
Wildflower
Exhibition
Lake Bellfield
Jazz Festival
Wine Festival
Waterfalls
Mt William
Zumsteins
Click here for more detailed information on Halls Gap
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Hamilton
Population
9,500
Attractions-
Known as the wool capital of the world
Big Woolbales
Sir Reginal Ansett Museum
Art
Gallery (7000 permanent exhibits)
Pastoral Museum
Performing Arts Centre
Go Kart racing
Lake Hamilton
Fishing
Rowing
Sailing
Water Skiing
Botanical Gardens
Horse racing
Harness racing
Iluka Mineral sands plant
Close proximity to significant volcanic areas
Mount Eccles (Volcanic)
Mount Napier (Volcanic)
Mount Rouse (Volcanic)
Byaduk caves (Volcanic)
Wannon Falls and Nigretta falls are only minutes away by car.
Grampians can be clearly seen from Hamilton.
Click here for more detailed information on Hamilton
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Penshurst
Attractions-
Mount Rouse (Volcanic)
Lava flows
Volcano Discovery Centre
Wetland Garden
Botanical Gardens
Close proximity to significant volcanic areas
Mount Eccles (Volcanic)
Mount Napier (Volcanic)
Byaduk caves (Volcanic)
25km from Hamilton
Click here for more detailed information on Penshurst
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Port Fairy
Population 2,500 (40,000 in peak season)
Attractions -
Folk Festival
Historic Lighthouse
Griffiths Island
Shearwaters (Mutton birds)
Lady Julia Percy Island (Australia's only submarine volcano).
Largest colony of fur seals in the Southern Hemisphere.
Art galleries, studios, sculptors.
Moyneyana festival
Ex-libris book fair
The Craggs
Scuba diving
Surfing
Swimming
Click here for more detailed information on Port Fairy
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Portland
Portland has many historic buildings. It received much controversy with the live sheep export trade. The Portland area has spectacular views of rugged coastline, sandy beaches, International Port, Lakes and seal colony.
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Stawell
Stawell is renown for it's gold mining history.
The world famous Stawell Gift
Historic buildings
Museum
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Wartook Valley
Wartook gardens
Wildflowers
Bird life
1000 species of native plants
Kangaroos
Emus
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Falls Creek
Snow and Skiing in winter. Novice, intermediate, advanced, and cross
country skiing.
Popular for mass displays of wildflowers in spring and summer.
Very picturesque in Autumn as the trees leaves are changing colour.
Ruined Castle, above Falls Creek, contains huge columns of basalt that was
formed by slowly cooling lava
Mount Buffalo
Snow and Skiing in winter. Wildflowers in Spring and summer.
The Cathedral, Buffalo Gorge and many other rock features offer great sightseeing at Mt Buffalo. The granite cliffs were formed when molten magma flowed and solidified deep below the surface. The erosion of sedimentary rock oveer many centuries exposed the granite underneath.
Phillip Island - Victoria
Phillip Island is a short hour and half drive South from Melbourne's CBD.
It's the location to see the world's smallest Penguins. At dusk Fairy
Penguins come in from a day at sea, returning to their burrows
in the sand dunes. The Penguin Parade is a wonderful sight
as groups of Penguins head up the beach each night.
Take a stroll on the Boardwalk and see Koalas up close in their natural enviroment. Plenty of birds and wildlife on this walk.
Attractions
Fairy Penguins
Winery
Motorcycle Racing
Grand Prix
Big Flower Farm
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