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A gorgeous harbour with waterfront dining and jaw-dropping city skyline views… this might sound more like another popular Australian city, but surprise – it’s Melbourne!

See the giant Twelve Apostles, go surfing or hiking, laze on a secluded beach and spot seals or penguins along Australia’s most famous coastal road.

Victoria’s expansive eastern region is renowned for its diverse geography and natural beauty, as well as its enchanting towns and award-winning local produce.

Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.

See the giant Twelve Apostles, go surfing or hiking, laze on a secluded beach and spot seals or penguins along Australia’s most famous coastal road.

Everyone knows the way to Melbourne’s heart is through the stomach and this famous dining strip in St. Kilda has been winning hearts for nearly a century.

Take the family to this large Australian ski resort to enjoy well-groomed slopes, exhilarating adventure tours through snowy landscapes and fun summer activities.

Find out more about what goes on beneath the waves in one of Australia’s most impressive marine attractions.

Be spoiled for choice as you browse the restaurants and bars of this atmospheric dining district, hidden in a laneway in Melbourne’s CBD.

Bring a picnic to share at Sherbrooke Forest and purchase a handful of seed to feed to the native birds that live within the tranquil eucalypt forests.

Centuries ago, settlers developed Melbourne around this river. Today it is the heart of the city with bars, shops and restaurants lining its banks.

The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

Find out how a trend ticks in Collingwood, Melbourne’s inner-northern incubator for style. If there’s a flavour of the week, you’ll see it here first.

Picture-perfect Brighton has got the mix of leisure and style just right. High-end glamour meets coastal chill in this beachside suburb.

Historically the home of Melbourne’s well heeled, South Yarra is a neighbourhood known for its stylish society.

These charming gardens and antique buildings are an ideal spot to relax within a gentle walking distance of the city.

Be spoiled for choice as you browse the restaurants and bars of this atmospheric dining district, hidden in a laneway in Melbourne’s CBD.

For lovers of stylish entertainment, this historic Melbourne theatre is just the ticket!