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Melbourne is the capital city and is Australia's most cosmopolitan city. It is the sports capital of Australia hosting everything from football, Formula One car racing, tennis, the Melbourne Cup horse race to name just a few. Melbourne is considered by many to be the food and fashion centre of Australia. 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. Winter is June - August. Temperatures in the mountains
and alpine regions can drop to around -5°C min. and 5°C max. In the
inland regions the temperature range is usually around 0°C min. and 12°C
max. Ocean influences affect a narrow strip on the west coast where
minimums Summer is December - February. Temperatures in the mountains and alpine regions will usually be around 5°C min. and 20°C max. In the inland regions the temperature range is usually around 12°C min. and 25°C max. The northern areas of the state often experience maximums above 30°C. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides detailed weather information.
bushwalking - hiking - camping - surfing - diving - snorkelling - sailing - cruising - fishing - jet boating - white water rafting - sea kayacking - canoeing - snow skiing - tall timber forests - 4wd adventures - eco tours - mountain biking - hang gliding - paragliding - theme parks - gold relic sites - gourmet trails & vineyards
Victoria offers a very diverse range of accommodation options. Hotels in the cities and major centres range from luxury to budget along with many smaller boutique hotels. An emerging market in serviced apartments caters to longer stay visitors who prefer the independence of self catering. Much of rural Victoria is within easy reach of the major centres and this is where many of the personalised lodgings are to be found. Typical options include rural bed and breakfast, seaside beach retreats, country lodges, homely farm stays and historic guesthouses. The north east region of Victoria is snow country and has several ski resorts where the accommodation is usually self contained apartments and chalets as well as ski resorts. Cities like Melbourne and the other major towns offer most of the traditional and boutique hotels and serviced apartments. The number of hotels declines in the country regions where motels and motor inns are more prevalent.
Victoria enjoys a deserved reputation for the quality and number of bed & breakfast choices available to visitors and locals alike. B&B's can be found in most of the state, and the popular destinations such as the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Mornington/Bellarine Peninsulas offer some of the best. Visitors arriving into Melbourne should always consider their airport transfer needs as distances to some of the accommodation properties can involve a lengthy trip and incur significant costs. Ask about this when making a booking.
Like the rest of Australia, Victoria is a year-round destination. For activities in the snow fields, then winter is obviously the best time with the official season starting on the first week-end in June. The heaviest snow cover is usually later in the season. While very high temperatures are not unusual in summer, it does not suffer from the humidity that is typical of many other areas of Australia. The summer weather is seldom oppressive for long periods. With a relatively high population and many popular holiday areas there is always an increased demand for bookings for the school holiday periods.
There are many transport options available. There is a comprehensive train network system called VLine which links all the major towns. Melbourne city has an extensive commuter train network to serve the outlying residential areas and a unique inner city tram system, much loved by locals and visitors. The Princes Highway is a coastal route that links Melbourne and Sydney and most of the intermediate coastal towns. The Hume Highway is an inland route between the same two cities. Road travel to Adelaide is via the Princes Highway for the coastal route with options for the Hamilton Highway and the Western Highway for inland routes. The state is well served by a comprehensive network of major arterial and linking roads. Several bus transport companies operate throughout the state. All the major car rental companies have depots in the major cities and towns throughout the state. If you are flying in at Melbourne to start your visit, consider picking up a Melbourne rental car at the airport and save on airport shuttle costs. Campervans and motor homes are available for rental, but usually only in capital cities or major towns. Tour operators provide itineraries that cover all popular sites. Driver information and maps are available from the Royal Auto Club of Victoria (RACV) which has offices throughout the state. Some typical road distances are:
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What
Will I Find ?
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
seldom drop below 5°C.
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