Victoria
Victoria can be found situated in the southeastern most corner of Australia. It is considered as the smallest state of Australia and it has a small population. Despite being a small place, Victoria is home to so many outdoors activities due to the national parks, wildlife, long coastline and the wineries it have.
Melbourne
The capital of Victoria is Melbourne. It is a wonderful city full of style and elegance. It is located at the shores of Port Philip Bay and the Yarra River Banks. This place has a rich arts heritage. It also has great shopping, dining and so many colorful festivals. If you are fund of a cosmopolitan kind of city, then you must not miss to visit Melbourne. There are so many tourist attractions in Melbourne that you must go to. In these places you will definitely enjoy the countless activities you can do.
Queen Victoria Market
The Queen Victoria Market is one of the best places you can go in Melbourne. This is one of the biggest and oldest open market in the South. You can find a lot of things for sale in this market, from gourmet foods to clothing and souvenirs.
National Gallery
If you want to see more of the artistic and cultural aspect of Victoria, then you must visit the National Gallery of Victoria. This is Australia’s oldest and biggest museum. You can find more than 70,000 items in this area. This museum is made up of two buildings. Admision to these buildings is free.
Royal Botanical Garden
You will find the most beautiful landscape in the world in the Royal Botanical Garden of Victoria. This place has more than 20 different kinds of gardens; these gardens are the best in the world. This place is also very close to the city. It also has a garden for children where they can do fun activities as well.
Federation Square
The Federation Square is known as the hub of the city where you can find different art galleries, shops and restaurants. It also has a museum, a cinema and it has a lot of bars.
There are so many other attractions in Melbourne where you can have fun. Some of these attractions include the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The Melbourne Zoo, The Melbourne Aquarium, and the Victorian Art Center.
Other Places in Victoria
Melbourne is just one place in Victoria where you will be able to find so many tourist attractions at. There are so many tourist attractions all over Victoria where you and your whole family can have fun. Other places in Victoria where you must not miss to go are, the Great Ocean Road, the Port Campbell National Park, Yarra Valley and Dandendong Ranges. Also, you can go to the Healesville Sanctuary and the National Rhododendron Gardens. If you are a wine connoisseur, then Victoria is one of the best places in the world where you should go. Victoria is home to some of the best vineyards in the world. These vineyards spread across the wine regions of Victoria.