Vivacious Victoria: A to Z Highlights
Vivacious Victoria in south-east Australia is the third smallest state, but the second most populated state in Australia. Melbourne is its capital, which is renowned for being a melting pot of culture and the sporting mecca of Australia.
Regions in Victoria vary from The Murray, Goldfields, Mornington Peninsula, Great Ocean Road, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, Gippsland, The High Country, The Grampians and The Yarra Valley and The Dandenongs.
During our around Australia trip in 2014 we mainly stuck to the coastline regions of Victoria, however we did venture into the Goldfields area of Bendigo and through Daylesford. You see I was born in Bendigo and had to take a detour to visit my relatives that still live here.
On our second caravan trip in 2017 we traced the Murray River from Albury-Wodonga, criss-crossing the river between Victoria and New South Wales, until we reached the border of South Australia.
Here is an A to Z of the places we visited in Victoria which will reveal the diversity of this small state:
A – Anglesea
B – Barwon Heads
C – Cape Bridgewater
D – Daylesford
E – Echuca
F – Fitzroy, Melbourne
G – Great Ocean Road
H – Halls Gap, The Grampians
I – Irymple, Mildura
J – Johanna
K – Koondrook
L – Lorne
M – Mallacoota
N – Nelson
O – The Otways
P – Portland
Q – Queenscliff
R – Rosedale
S – Swan Hill
T – Torquay
U,V – Victorian High Country
W – Warrnambool
X,Y,Z – Yarrawonga
For a small state Victoria packs a punch! As a child I explored a lot of the state, in particular The Murray region along the Murray River and a bit of the High Country, which is spectacular. Although I have never been, I believe The Grampians is another stunning region in Victoria. As well as Wilsons Promontory in Gippsland and Phillip Island south of Melbourne are also highly rated.
Have you been to Victoria? Which region do you like the best?
So glad you made it to our beautiful Mallacoota. For a moment there I thought you had gone to Lakes Entrance and then driven right past us. Too many people miss the Mallacoota magic.
Mallacoota was one of the big highlights on our trip Jan. It is a spectacular place with so much going for it. You must see my previous blog post on Mallacoota at http://www.50shadesofage.com/2014/03/14/magic-mallacoota/ :)
So you were born in Victoria. Kathy! Gotta say Lorne is my favourite. I love those little coastal towns. And Torquay.
Yes I confess – I am a Mexican! Lorne is a gorgeous place but gets very crowded in summer. I really enjoyed Mallacoota and Lakes Entrance, but the Great Ocean Road is hard to beat for spectacular scenery. :)
I haven’t spent a lot of time in Victoria, but I have a much better idea of where I’d like to visit now. Thanks Kathy :-)
Victoria doesn’t seem to attract a lot of publicity other than the capital Melbourne which is unfortunate because it has so much more to offer. I spent the first 22 years of my life in Bendigo in Central Victoria so travelled this state extensively. It is very diverse and I must say I have a soft spot for the Murray River regions where I used to camp when I was a kid and also the awesome Great Ocean Road. :)
Well, not I know there’s a place named after me, I have to visit really don’t I? And Lorne looks beautiful, and so do some of those beaches, and the Great Ocean Road. So much to see, so little time! Great post :)
Johanna was one of the most exquisite beaches on the Great Ocean Road so it is definitely a compliment to have a beach named after you! Victoria, apart from Melbourne is overlooked as a tourist destination but it does offer a lot. :)
You are so good at the A-Z theme Kathy. There are some lovely shots amongst these photographs. I particularly like the High Country, St. Kilda Pier and The seaspray? at Johanna Beach.
Thanks Jan. I have a lot of fun putting the A to Z together, even though it can be a bit of a challenge. The High Country in Victoria is very pretty as is Johanna Beach on the Great Ocean Road. I really enjoyed our travels through my home state, Victoria. :)
We go to the Grampians every year (well … mostly!), and it’s fantastic! But it wasn’t until about 4 or 5 years ago we started exploring some of the other places in Victoria. I love Bright and the High Country, the Mallee, Nelson and the Glenelg River, and of course Bendigo! It’s only a small state, but it REALLY rocks it’s attractions!
In all the years I lived in Victoria I never got to The Grampians sadly. Bright and the High Country are gorgeous and I did spend a bit of time in the Mallee region as well. My Dad loved going bush on our family holidays! :)
Read again. Still loved It!!
Thanks Jo. Victoria does have a lot to offer being such a small state in Australia.