It is generally accepted that, in Melbourne, you can expect to encounter four seasons in one day. Even though it is summer, you can have hail on Christmas Day and, in early spring and late autumn, you can have days of endless sunshine. Tourists and Victorians alike...
What are the Twelve Apostles? The Twelve Apostles are one of the Great Ocean Road’s most famous tourist attractions. The twelve limestone rock stacks, which emerge from the water, are named after the 12 Apostles of Jesus from the Bible stories (Simon, aka Peter,...
Gold rush history Gold was first found in Victoria near Ballarat in 1850. Within one year, gold diggers from Britain, the USA, Poland, Germany and China had descended on the region, determined to strike it rich. To see what life was like for the gold miners and their...
Which whales are we watching in Victoria? Is there anything more magnificent than watching a whale break through the surface of the water, twist and then return to the depths of the ocean? We are so lucky in Victoria that there are plenty of places where we can see...
Here in Australia we have some of the most interesting, unique and downright cute animals that can’t be found in other parts of the world. If you’ve never seen a platypus close up or felt the spiky quill of an echidna, then now is the time to do it. Hit the road in...
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