Victoria (Australia) - Victoria (Australien)

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Victoria is a state in the southeast Australia, the capital is Melbourne.

Regions

Map of Victoria (Australia)
  • Yarra Valley, Wine-growing region on the middle reaches of the Yarra River.

places

  • 1 MelbourneWebsite of this institutionMelbourne in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMelbourne in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMelbourne (Q3141) in the Wikidata database - The capital and the cultural and economic center of Victoria.
  • 2 BallaratBallarat in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBallarat in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsBallarat (Q17856) in the Wikidata database
  • 3 BendigoWebsite of this institutionBendigo in the Wikivoyage travel guide in a different languageBendigo in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBendigo in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsBendigo (Q497793) in the Wikidata database - One of the oldest cities in Victoria with a long Chinese tradition.
  • 4 BrightBright in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBright in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryBright (Q915640) in the Wikidata database
  • 5 GeelongWebsite of this institutionGeelong in the Wikipedia encyclopediaGeelong in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsGeelong (Q231765) in the Wikidata database
  • 6 MilduraWebsite of this institutionMildura in the travel guide Wikivoyage in another languageMildura in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMildura in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMildura (Q705829) in the Wikidata database - A small town in the countryside in northwest Victoria. Known for growing fruit, especially oranges and grapes.

background

getting there

By plane

  • 1  Melbourne Airport (Melbourne Airport, IATA: MEL) Melbourne Airport in the Wikivoyage travel guide in another languageMelbourne Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMelbourne Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryMelbourne Airport (Q733738) in the Wikidata database

By train

Details of this state in Travel by train in Australia.

In the street

mobility

The road network is dense throughout the state. Almost all roads are paved.

Local public transport is only available to a limited extent. There are some railway lines that are star-shaped after Melbourne walk and from most places there is at least one bus service to Melbourne.

Tourist Attractions

The well-known Twelve Apostles (there are only eight rock pillars)
  • Great Ocean Road. A popular stretch of coastline with miles of white sandy beaches, impressive national parks and rocks as well as some very touristy places. Main goal is Port Campbell National Park with various rock formations on the coast (including the well-known Twelve Apostles - official park information in English.
  • Alpine National Park. The Victorian Alps are an excellent hiking area in summer and a corresponding ski area in winter.
  • Gippsland. And the national parks east of it on the Pacific.
  • Yarra Valley. A wine-growing area.

activities

Apart from the obvious water sports on the coast, a number of long-distance hiking trails have been marked in recent years, which run along disused railway tracks and are also suitable for bicycles, so-called Rail trails (Overview or. cards.)

The 655 km long is particularly demanding Australian Alps Walking Trail, the in Valhalla starts and near Canberra ends. Almost all of Australia's highest mountains are touched. The national park administration recommends planning eight weeks for the entire route.

kitchen

Smoking in eateries, including outside, is prohibited when food is being served. However, smoking areas may be designated by the host.

Web links

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