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Travelbag Victoria

<p>From the Yarra Valley to the Pinot Coast, delight in the culinary masterpieces of Victoria’s wine regions</p>

Food trails and vineyard tours in Melbourne and Victoria

Embark on a culinary adventure through Victoria’s stunning wine regions, packed with must-explore estates and delicious eateries

<p>A legendary landscape that makes way for an unforgettable road trip, Victoria’s Great Southern Touring Route is brimming with ocean views and fauna-filled forest drives </p>

Australia’s best road trip: drive the Great Southern Touring Route

Australia’s legendary landscapes lend themselves to unforgettable road trips, and the Great Southern Touring Route might easily fit the bill as one of the world’s most iconic. In this guide, we trace the highlights of the State of Victoria, taking in ocean vistas and wildlife-packed national parks en route

<p>Victoria’s 100 reserves and parks, vast coastlines and rugged mountain ranges are home to some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife </p>

Melbourne and Victoria’s best nature and wildlife experiences

Whether you’re on a whistlestop tour or a slower voyage, from whales and waterfalls, wildflowers and wombats – and everything inbetween – Melbourne and Victoria are brimming with awe-inspiring, nature-focused destinations to discover. Decorated with mighty peaks, incredible coastlines and over 100 reserves and parks, the region lends itself to nature-based exploration, with the iconic wildlife that calls the region home amplifying the experience. Here are some of the highlights…

<p>Explore the ancestral lands of the Eastern Kulin Nation on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens</p>

How to spend 72 hours in Melbourne

Combine a cutting-edge, cultural city break with a world of natural wonders in this diverse destination

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