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Friday, 29th August 2008

About Victoria

Victoria is a state located in the south-eastern corner of Australia. It is the smallest mainland state in area but the most densely populated and urbanised. New South Wales lies to the north, with the Murray River forming most of the boundary between the two states, and South Australia lies to the west. Melbourne, the state capital and largest city, is nestled on Port Phillip Bay.


History of Victoria

After the founding of the colony of New South Wales in 1788, the continent was divided into an eastern half - named New South Wales and a western half, named New Holland. Victoria's first settlement was at Portland, on the west coast of what is now Victoria. Melbourne was founded in 1835 by John Batman as a farming community.
In 1851 gold was discovered near Ballarat, and subsequently at Bendigo. This triggered one of the largest gold rushes the world has ever seen. The colony grew rapidly in both population and economic power. Immigrants arrived from all over the world to search for gold, especially from Ireland and China.
In 1854 there was an armed rebellion against the government of Victoria by miners protesting against mining taxes (the "Eureka Stockade").

In 1901 Victoria became a state in the Commonwealth of Australia.

Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in VICTORIA (Melbourne)

In Victoria (Melbourne) there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.

Backpacker Tours & Travel - Victoria, Australia

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Tours/Packages Related To: Melbourne
Price: AUD $260.00
This tour offers a truly five star experience. Includes sunrise balloon plus gourmet breakfast...
Price: AUD $142.00
Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival! There’s nothing quite like it. The atmosphere, the fashions, Caulfield Cup, Victoria Derby, Cox Plate, Oaks Day and the world famous Melbourne Cup.
Price: AUD $157.50
Travel in style in a classic convertible through the Mornington Peninsula...
Price: AUD $55.00
Picture yourself in a classic Chevrolet convertible travelling the streets of Melbourne with the wind blowing in your hair and everyone wondering who you are. This is a feeling of luxury, this is unique!
Price: AUD $165.00
Explore the sights, sounds and scents of the magnificent Australian bush and meet our wonderful wildlife up close. In combination with visits to some of the Yarra Valley’s finest wineries, this tour makes for an amazing and memorable experience.
Price: AUD $109.00
This is a great tour that visiting the Koalas & Penguins on Phillip Island plus taking in all the local sights.....
Price: AUD $0.00
Here you will enjoy a tutored wine tasting where you are shown how to taste and what to look for in wine.
Price: AUD $157.50
Tour in a classic convertible from Melbourne to Torquay, the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges...
Price: AUD $95.00
Join us for a days touring the magnificant High Country. Sampling some of the countries finest cool climate wines.
Price: AUD $109.00
Presenting Australia’s very own Little Penguins at the World Famous Penguin Parade!
Price: AUD $142.00
This region has rich volcanic soils and incredible natural rock formations like the mysterious Hanging Rock.
Price: AUD $40.00
Official World Famous Neighbours Night! Meet your favorite Neighbours actors up close and personal!
Price: AUD $105.00
This is the best way to see all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road in one day.
Price: AUD $59.00
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city - with only Melbourne and Sydney being larger. Brisbane's estimated resident population in 2004 was 1.77 million. This morning tour provides a great overview or the city centre and surrounding suburbs. Hear about
Price: AUD $0.00
Let us take you to Fergusson’s Winery, in the heart of the Yarra Valley for the ultimate cooking lesson…
Price: AUD $125.00
Visit the Yarra Valley and its world famous wineries, touring by classic convertable...
Price: AUD $175.00
Phillip Island is Victoria’s wildlife island! Come and join us on an ecotourism adventure with your very own park ranger!!!
Price: AUD $109.00
Includes: Wildlife Up Close, Sunset at Penguin Parade, Coastal Walks, Swim at a surf Beach.
Price: AUD $142.00
This seaside cool-climate region has acquired a definitive style and boasts a magnificent array of cool-climate wines and regional produce.
Price: AUD $65.00
Come and see the famous Ramsay Street, take photos of the houses & Erinsborough High with authentic props!
Price: AUD $59.00
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city - with only Melbourne and Sydney being larger. Brisbane's estimated resident population in 2004 was 1.77 million. This morning tour provides a great overview or the city centre and surrounding suburbs. Hear about
Price: AUD $0.00
Travel with us to the glorious Macedon Ranges and visit two of our favourite family-operated wineries. Learn how to make the most of your tasting experience as well sampling a range of the regions finest wines. Bask in the majesty of the mountains and t
Price: AUD $105.00
The incredible Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most beautiful and naturally maintained secrets! Experience and enjoy the breath-taking coastline.
Price: AUD $99.00
Highlights of this Day Tour are Halls Gap, Grampians National Park, Aboriginal Culture, Wildlife, and Waterfalls.
Price: AUD $157.50
Mystic Mountains , Ancient Rainforest - see it all from your classic convertible.
Price: AUD $142.00
Amid undulating panoramas of vineyards and fertile farmland lie fifty-five cellar doors of some of the world’s finest wineries alongside some brilliant family-owned and boutique wineries, awaiting your discovery.
Price: AUD $50.00
Meet one of your favourite Neighbours actor’s – take exclusive photos and have your complimentary Neighbours souvenir gift autographed by the star!
Price: AUD $98.00
Private and group tours available. Our daily tours take in some of Victoria's best wineries in the stunning region of the Yarra Valley only one hour from Melbourne.
Price: AUD $125.00
Cool Mountain Air/Rushing Clear Waters - enjoy the natural sights from a classic convertible...
Price: AUD $110.00
An unbelievable natural experience – come visit Australia’s best kept secret!
Price: AUD $295.00
Enjoy two fantastic days, experiencing the best highlights of the Victorian High Country.
Price: AUD $275.00
Come and discover the diversity and abundance of native wildlife!
Price: AUD $195.00
Watch the surfers at Bells Beach,View the impressive limestone stacks that form the 12 Apostles. Spend time in Halls Gap- the heart of the Grampians...
Price: AUD $160.00
Travel along the Great Ocean Road to the Otway Ranges and the impressive Twelve Apostles. View the Otway Rainforest and it's ancient trees.
Price: AUD $450.00
Escape the ‘day to day’ and whisk your partner off on a delightful adventure for two…
Price: AUD $220.00
Mountain Biking and the High Country... What better way to experience the magic of the mountains. We will take you to one of the many tracks for you to explore.
Price: AUD $300.00
Our two day treasure Hunt is a fantastic and challenging Team building exercise or group Adventure.
Price: AUD $500.00
Over two magnificent days, you will get to discover a wonderland that is only one hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Here you will get to experience one of the worlds greatest animal sanctuary’s at Healesville where you can take a wander through the beautiful bus
Price: AUD $395.00
Explore the Great Ocean Road & Grampians...
Price: AUD $275.00
These camping and canoeing tours have been developed for backpackers and people who love the outdoor life and a bit of adventure!
Price: AUD $395.00
This is a great tour - Highlights include : Adelaide Hills, Grampians National Park, Otway Ranges and magnificent rainforests.......
Price: AUD $395.00
This is a great 3 day tour exploring the great Ocean Road & Grampians...
Price: AUD $195.00
Feel the sand between your toes at the famous Bells beach, home of the Rip Curl Classic. Port Campbell National Park - the home of the 12 Apostles, Cruise inland and check out an incredible collapsed volcano.
Price: AUD $365.00
Travel between Sydney and Melbourne visiting Canberra, Snowy river, Lakes Entrance and Wilsons Promontory...
Price: AUD $395.00
If you are in search of breathtaking scenery, a real taste of Aussie culture, and memories of Australia to last a lifetime, then you've come to the right place!
Price: AUD $315.00
Our three day Adventure will take you on a journey to discover the breathtaking coastline of the Great Ocean Road and the hinterland of the Grampians!
Price: AUD $365.00
Highlights: Wilson's Promontory NP, Ninety Mile Beach, Mt Kosciuszko, Snowy River, Rainforests and Wildlife...
Price: AUD $790.00
Combine the highlights of the Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island....
Price: AUD $790.00
Combine Kangaroo Island with the Great Ocean Road. See the 12 Apostles , Grampians, Rainforests and spectacular coast line.........
Price: AUD $750.00
Take in the sights from Adelaide to Sydney on this 6 day tour...Canberra, Jindabyne, Snowy River High Country, Mt Kosciuszko, Ninety Mile Beach, Grampians...
Price: AUD $1220.00
Depart for your adventure tour from Alice Springs to Melbourne -with a break in Adelaide mid way. Enjoy the change of scenery as you go from the outback to the coast. Explore Kings Canyon and be amazed at the Uluru sunset. Other features of t his tour
Price: AUD $1220.00
Travel via the Great Ocean Road to the Outback....
Price: AUD $1075.00
Ride through Bangkok's backstreets, Embark on a cycling adventure from Chiang Mai, Visit remote hilltribes on a jungle trek, Sleep in bamboo huts, Kayak on the River Kwai, Try a traditional mud bath, Spend a night aboard a jungle raft
Price: AUD $1440.00
Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, Sample Ming history in Nanjing, See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Experience life on the Yangzi River, Scale the Great Wall, Visit ancient Beijing
Price: AUD $950.00
The Austrail Flexi Pass is the ideal way to see Australia within your designated time frame
Price: AUD $1945.00
Darwin to Melbourne -Wildlife, adventures, The Olgas & Uluru , Kings Canyon, Coober Pedy , the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road. This trip has it all........
Price: AUD $2260.00
Travel from Sydney to Darwin via Melbourne, Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Uluru & Kings Canyon, through to Kakadu and Darwin on this tour that takes in the higlights of each area travelled through.......
Price: AUD $316.00
Feel the energy of the south east sun. Take in the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Our cities and beaches make a beautiful holiday.
Price: AUD $289.00
Discounted bus passes between Darwin and Cairns, or vice versa, with Greyhound Australia Coachlines
Price: AUD $108.00
With this mini-traveller ticket you have 45 days to complete your travel from Sydney, Melbourne or Cairns to Hervey Bay.
Price: AUD $364.00
Discounted bus passes between Melbourne and Cairns, or vice versa, with Greyhound Australia Coachlines
Price: AUD $590.00
The Great Southern Rail "Rail Explorer Pass" offers the ultimate great train experience. This Pass provides 6 months unlimited travel to International visitors to Australia.
Price: AUD $280.50
The East Coast Discovery Pass offers a value for money, flexible rail pass giving access to all major coastal tourist destinations along Queensland’s east coast between Brisbane and Cairns.
Price: AUD $826.00
See the great Outback Opal at Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, The Red Centre, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks
Price: AUD $1603.00
Discounted Bus pass to see Australias most popular sights including Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Great Barrier Reef and Uluru with Greyhound Coachlines.
Price: AUD $1279.00
Explore all that the popular East Coast of Australia has to offer. Great cities; beautiful beaches AND the Red Centre.

Security in Victoria (Melbourne)

Victoria (Melbourne) in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Victoria (Melbourne) every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.

Weather in Victoria (Melbourne)

The weather in Victoria (Melbourne) is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons . To get more information on the weather in Victoria (Melbourne), Australia, then click here.

Discounted Travel Insurance

Backpacker Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world. Click below to view our discounted backpacker rates...

Currency used in Victoria (Melbourne)

In Victoria (Melbourne) the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Victoria (Melbourne) all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Victoria (Melbourne) all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.

Map of Victoria (Melbourne)

Attractions in Victoria
Melbourne City - Crown Casino, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Bourke St Mall, The Arts Centre, National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and the Melbourne Cricket Ground, also known as the MCG, Docklands, Southbank, St Kilda.
The Goldfields Region - Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maldon and Daylesford.
Natural attractions - Wilson's Promontory, The Grampians, the Fairy Penguins at Phillip Island, the Buchan Caves and the Gippsland Lakes.
The Dandenong Ranges (in particular Puffing Billy Railway and Healesville Sanctuary
The Bellarine Peninsula which features famous beaches such as Bells Beach and Torquay.
Mornington Peninsula - for its wineries and secluded beaches, Arthur's Seat and the coastal attractions of Portsea and Sorrento.
Yarra Valley - for its wineries
Great Ocean Road - which features The Twelve Apostles, historic towns of Port Fairy and Portland, cliffs and whale watching and resort towns such as Lorne.
The Victorian Alpine Region - winter skiing

Major Events in Victoria

  • Australian Tennis Open in Melbourne - January
  • Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne - March
  • Port Fairy Folk Festival - March
  • Australian International Airshow at Geelong - held every 2 years. Next show is March 2009.
  • Bells Beach Rip Curl SurfClassic - Easter
  • Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool - May
  • V8 Supercars and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island - October
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