
Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state, covering an area
roughly the size of the British Isles. It hugs the tip of
Australia’s east coast and has a decidedly clement climate.
Packed into this relatively compact area is a wealth of diverse
regional areas and attractions, from national parks and forests
teeming with wildlife to wineries, lakes and mountains offering
skiing, climbing and hiking. Best of all, many of Victoria's
unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible as day trips
from the state capital of Melbourne.