Weekends are great time to getaway from the daily worries of work and running around. Take a look at top 5 getaway destinations of Victoria and immerse yourself in the unlimited fun offered by these places. Although there are various ways to reach these places, a car drive will give you maximum windows for enjoying peek-a-boo with nature.
Great Ocean Road
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If you love nature's magic, then Great Ocean Road is a must visit place for you in Victoria. It offers unmatched scenic beauty along the eastern sea coast giving you a good view of beaches, cliffs and mountainous roads. This road stretches from
Torquay to
Warranambool covering a distance of 243 kilometres and covers areas like
Lorne,
Apollo Bay,
Port Fairy,
Queenscliff,
Port Campbell and
Geelong. Each of these cities has its own charm and history to woo visitors.
One of the most sought after attraction in Great Ocean Road is the
12 Apostles which are testimonial of nature architecture in limestone. Bushwalk, Tree Top Walk and several waterfalls add to the charm of Great Ocean Road region. Any visit to Victoria is thus incomplete if you do not tick this off your list. Choose from a range of
activities and
accommodation of your liking in any suburb of
Great Ocean Road and make your stay memorable for a lifetime.
Phillip Island
This is another miracle of nature which was formed nearly 6000 years ago. Located on the south-south east of Melbourne this island acts as a natural habitat for hundreds of penguins and other wildlife.
Its cold climate and strategic location to water makes it a perfect abode for little penguins who fill your heart with their cuteness and amaze you with their daily evening parade after the sun sets down. Although this island is quite small in area it becomes one of the hottest destination for tourists especially during the Easter break and Christmas vacation.
Thousands of people flock this place to watch little penguins stride up and down from the sea in what is popularly known as
Penguin Parade. Other
attractions include museums, animal parks and the famous
Australian Grand Prix circuit which hosts events like
Superbike World Championship,
V8 Supercars and the
Australian Drivers' Championship. You can choose from a range of
activities and
accommodation for your family in this place for a perfect getaway in Victoria.
Gippsland
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Nestled in the rural beauty this getaway of Victoria attracts thousands of tourists very year. It encompasses suburbs like
Lakes Entrance,
Inverloch,
Sale,
Port Albert and others. Beaches, forests, hills and plenty of water bodies like lakes, canals, inlets will let you have uninhibited rendezvous with nature and its various forms. Enjoy a range of activities like bird watching, water sports, food and wine apart from soaking fresh air and natural beauty in your mind and soul. Find variety of
accommodation options and
activities[/LINK list for your perfect getaway.
Ballarat
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This is a heritage city of Victoria which gave birth to the era of Gold Rush. Those of you who enjoy bit of history and bit of exploring adventure would fall in love with this city, also known as Goldfield. Walk around the historic villages and uncover the legendary stories of the golden times or attend the much famous sound and light show to understand the dramatic fight for justice. Find out more about different
activities and
accommodation at Ballarat and plan your weekend getaway with your friends and folks.
Daylesford
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Now this is one getaway which is perfect at any time of the year. Oozing romance and relaxation Daylesford offers most intimate and relaxing ambience for just everyone. It houses numerous natural mineral spas and wellness centres because of which it is also known as the
Spa village of Victoria. Just drive around in the town and enjoy its laid back culture which spells relaxation in each bit. Be it fishing or visiting local markets or libraries, or the wineries and natural springs - whatever it is will drive away all your worries and help you soak nature in its truest form. Find out more about
accommodation and [LINK=http://www.visitdaylesford.com.au/Forms/Content.aspx?pid=0&type=1]activitiesin this place.
