Victoria
Victoria, the smallest of Australia's mainland states, is located south of New South Wales and lies adjacent to South Australia. Melbourne is the state capital
Bells Beach
One of Australia's best-known surfing beaches, Bells Beach is located near the start of the Great Ocean Road on Victoria's southern coast.
One of Australia's best-known surfing beaches, Bells Beach is located near the start of the Great Ocean Road on Victoria's southern coast.
Federation Square
Designed as a public civic centre and meeting place, Federation Square links Melbourne's central business district north of the Yarra River to the river itself and the gardens and parklands across the river.
Designed as a public civic centre and meeting place, Federation Square links Melbourne's central business district north of the Yarra River to the river itself and the gardens and parklands across the river.
Getting to Phillip Island
Great for a day trip. Just two hours out of Melbourne driving southeast.
Great for a day trip. Just two hours out of Melbourne driving southeast.
Glenrowan: Site of Ned Kelly's Last Stand
The Victorian town where bushranger Ned Kelly made his last stand upon which the movie directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Heath Ledger is based.
The Victorian town where bushranger Ned Kelly made his last stand upon which the movie directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Heath Ledger is based.
Grampians National Park
Aboriginal rock art, spectacular mountain ranges, walking tracks, a variety of wildlife and wildflowers -- all combine to create an enticing natural bush-and-mountains environment west of Melbourne.
Aboriginal rock art, spectacular mountain ranges, walking tracks, a variety of wildlife and wildflowers -- all combine to create an enticing natural bush-and-mountains environment west of Melbourne.
Melbourne City Centre Map
Map of the central business district showing major streets and points of interest.
Map of the central business district showing major streets and points of interest.
Melbourne City Circle
From your About.com Guide, what to see, where to go. Take the free tram and stop where you will to see the sights.
From your About.com Guide, what to see, where to go. Take the free tram and stop where you will to see the sights.
Melbourne Cup
From your About.com Guide, Australia's premier horse racing event: a day to visit Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse.
From your About.com Guide, Australia's premier horse racing event: a day to visit Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse.
Murray River: Along the Victorian Border
From the source of the Murray River in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, much of the mighty river defines the border between Victoria and its northern neighbor. Cruise the Mighty Murray on paddle-steamers, visit the towns of Echuca, Swan Hill and Mildura.
From the source of the Murray River in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, much of the mighty river defines the border between Victoria and its northern neighbor. Cruise the Mighty Murray on paddle-steamers, visit the towns of Echuca, Swan Hill and Mildura.
Phillip Island Fur Seals and Koalas
Fauna attractions at the Seal Rocks Sea Life Centre and the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island.
Fauna attractions at the Seal Rocks Sea Life Centre and the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Everyday at sundown hundreds of fairy penguins come out of the sea and return to their burrows on Summerland Beach.
Everyday at sundown hundreds of fairy penguins come out of the sea and return to their burrows on Summerland Beach.
Photo Gallery: Images of Victoria
Photos of Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island.
Photos of Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island.
On the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles
From your About.com Guide, a scenic drive through Victoria's coastal attractions.
From your About.com Guide, a scenic drive through Victoria's coastal attractions.
Skiing in Victoria
Victoria's ski slopes are closer to Melbourne than New South Wales ones are to Sydney. Perfect for those trips to the snow. Resorts, slopes, lifts, location, other information
Victoria's ski slopes are closer to Melbourne than New South Wales ones are to Sydney. Perfect for those trips to the snow. Resorts, slopes, lifts, location, other information
Victor Victoria
From your About.com Guide, a look at the continuing rivalry between Victoria and New South Wales.
From your About.com Guide, a look at the continuing rivalry between Victoria and New South Wales.
Yackandandah: Town of Strange Bedfellows
This charming historic town is the setting of the film Strange Bedfellows starring Paul Hogan, Michael Caton and Pete Postlethwaite. It's a town worth visiting in its own right.
This charming historic town is the setting of the film Strange Bedfellows starring Paul Hogan, Michael Caton and Pete Postlethwaite. It's a town worth visiting in its own right.
State Library of Victoria
Located on La Trobe St in the Melbourne city centre.
Located on La Trobe St in the Melbourne city centre.