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Victoria Travel Guide |
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The capital city is Melbourne, Australia's most cosmopolitan city.... current population 3.7 million. It is the sports capital of Australia hosting everything from all four football codes, Formula One car racing, ATP tennis tournaments and the Melbourne Cup horse race to name just a few. Melbourne is considered by many to be the food and fashion centre of Australia. Much of Victoria comprises ranges of hills and mountains, extending from the Victorian Alps in the north east, the Grampians in the west and the Dandenongs and Macedon Ranges on the outskirts of Melbourne. The coastal areas are unique and range from the spectacular erosion profiles of the 12 Apostles in the west to the Gippsland Lakes to the east. The heartland has rich farmlands producing wines and fruit for the world and gourmet trails for the locals and visitors. Victoria is not big by Australian standards so travelling times are not as intrusive as with some of the other states. You will find just about everything from beaches to high snow country, large lakes to white water streams, spectacular coasts to rugged mountains, fishing trawlers to paddlewheel steamers, vineyards to vegetables, modern casinos to historic sites, rock climbing to shopping malls. This is a very diverse and easy-to-enjoy part of the world. The weather is variable and noted for sudden changes. It is often said of Melbourne that you can experience all four seasons in the same day. A word of caution.... if a Melbourne weather report says "fine" the sky can be completely clouded over...but not actually raining! If the locals are carrying umbrellas and coats, follow their lead.
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