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Australia's culture capital

Beautiful nature, fantastic coffee and captivating culture

One of the most densely-populated regions in Australia, the south-eastern state of Victoria is centred around its capital, the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne.

Melbourne sits at the end of Port Phillip Bay, split by the winding Yarra River, with its suburbs reaching out around the shoreline. With handsome Victorian-era architecture, museums, galleries, theatres, green parks, and an innovative art and nightlife scene, this is undoubtedly Australia’s cultural heart. It’s also a city known for a collective obsession with coffee, the aromas of roasting beans fill the air, with hip cafes and delis at every turn, and love of sport, especially Australian rules football, cricket, horse racing and motorsport.

Victoria is also spoiled with a dramatic coast, best explored along the Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island’s sandy beaches and resident penguins are a popular day trip from Melbourne. For oenophiles, we suggest an early morning balloon flight over the vineyards of the Yarra Valley before meeting passionate wine producers, and for hikers, the rugged trails and panoramic views of the Grampians.

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Explore the city

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Spend your days exploring museums, galleries, theatres and green parks

Enjoy fresh brewed coffee

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Discover the city’s obsession with coffee, popping in at hip cafes and delis

Head to the coast

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Explore Victoria’s dramatic coast, heading along the Great Ocean Road and stopping at Phillip Island’s beaches

A word from one of our experts

Explore the commonly named “most liveable city in the world”, Melbourne. Enjoy the laneway cafe culture in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD and coffee-lovers can see why Melbourne is a contender for some of the world’s best coffee. Venture out of Melbourne and experience the beauty of the rugged Victorian State. Relish in the natural beauty of one of the world’s most iconic scenic drives: The Great Ocean Road, or sample some of Australia’s best wines in the Yarra Valley wine region less than two hours from Melbourne CBD.

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Georgina Bainbridge

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Our favourite places to stay in Victoria and Melbourne

Victoria and Melbourne

Lake House Daylesford
Slow down to the rural pace of life at this elegant lakeside retreat with a multi-award winning restaurant, a collection of the region’s best artwork, secluded waterfront suites and expansive grounds of olive groves and dappled forests. This alluring house on the shores of Lake Daylesford draws foodies from across the world to its celebrated restaurant that serves up modern Australian fare. The menu is reflective of the seasons and local produce is brought in daily from neighbouring farms to be masterfully crafted into culinary delights by the co-owner and head chef. Their award-winning cellar perfectly compliments your dining experience. Choose from spacious suites and rooms resting on the waterfront with private lake access, or the luxurious lodge suites and studios, individually designed with contemporary country décor. Each suite has an indulgent ensuite featuring textured stone and marble with heated floors and is decorated with original artwork from Lake House proprietor and resident artist Allan Wolf-Tasker. Your day begins with the aromas of freshly baking bread, ground coffee and seasonal flowers which are brought in daily. Later stroll the numerous walking tracks through poplars and pine oaks which are home to kokkaburras, cockatoos and gang gangs. Take in the collection of artwork that is dotted around the edible gardens, relax in a quiet nook overlooking the tennis courts, or nestle down in front of the open fire with a book from the library. For the ultimate relaxation head to the state-of-the-art spa, with ten different decadent treatment areas.
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