Victorias diverse climate was once considered unsuitable in most areas for growing wine many years ago. Now Victoria lays claim to having the most winery/vineyards in the country. With mountainous cool climates all the way through to coastal and warmer northern weather patterns, Victorias range of wines is unique. Regions like the Grampians, Pyrenees, Yarra Valley and Central Victoria are some of the more renowned areas for fine wines. Victorian brands include Seppelts, Brown Brothers, De Bortoli, McWilliams, Yarra Ridge and Zilzie Wines.
Picture alpine peaks stretching to the horizon, clear bubbling streams cascading into valleys below, picturesque gardens and untouched National Park bushland...it does not matter when you are here, all year round this place is breathtaking.
Geelong, population 125 400, situated on Corio Bay, less than an hour from Melbourne is Victoria's largest regional city with a picturesque waterfront, plentiful parks, gardens, beaches, great dining and plenty of shopping.
Gippsland is one of the few unique and diverse regions in Australia. It comprises of snow fields, wilderness, rainforests, beaches, industrialised areas, farm land and much much more.
The Grampians region offers an abundance of adventure activities, superb national and state parks and a diverse array of native wildlife. Be inspired by stunning vistas and unspoilt natural beauty and relax in tranquil surrounds while enjoying a glass of shiraz.
Heathcote boasts a range of tourism interests - historical and cultural; National and State parks, relics from the gold rush days, burgeoning wine industry.
With a varying climate from open plains to the tops of the hill country, King Valley is diverse as it is beautiful. Be it red or white varities you wont be dissapointed witha drop from this region.
The Macedon Ranges is right on the city's doorstep, just a one-hour drive from Melbourne along the Calder Freeway (or 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport). Select a special place to suit your needs from out vast array of accommodation: self-contained cottages, historic homes with B & B, winery retreats, guesthouses and hotels.
The Mornington Peninsula has long been a favourite destination for lazy beachside holidays that come with green hinterlands and wild ocean beaches on the side. But if you haven't visited us for some time, you'll be very pleasantly surprised at how the Peninsula has completely redefined the traditional beachside holiday.
Australia's greatest river, The Murray, is flourishing this February, as over 50 concerts in river locations, including wineries, river islands, churches and pubs, roll out as part of the Murray River International Music Festival, across three Australian States.
The signature grape of the region, Shiraz, has long been recognized by serious wine drinkers and writers alike. The complex and distinctive flavors of the Shiraz grape make it the pick of the vines in the Pyrenees Wine Region.
Rutherglen is blessed with the world's richest wines, deep soul and character, the powerful Murray, ancient river red gums, idyllic pastoral scenes and historic villages.
The history and heritage of the Ranges are preserved in the quaint towns and villages with historic buildings and heritage trails, in the rustic homesteads, cottages and rural outbuildings and in the natural beauty of the land itself - ancient, mystical, uniquely Australian.
Under an hour from Melbourne, nestled amongst the infinite shades of blues and greens, lie 55 of the world's leading wineries, and dozens of fine restaurants and romantic retreats. All easy to get to, but impossible to leave.
