thedrys

Planning to go SIR to regional Victoria (or maybe South Australia).
Hope to do a reccie first if we can, but would love to hear why you love Victoria (or SA).
Thanks

wombat42

Victoria has a great scenic coastline, especially along the great ocean road,
Great beaches and good surf. The Grampian mountains national park, great bushwalking , spectacular scenery, Victoria has nice green countryside.
Snowy mountains in the east of the state, ski fields.

wannalollipop

Victoria is beautiful,

it has everything... great dining and social scene, fantastic beaches and exuberant bushland, lots of great short break destinations - which is what most people from europe complain about - holiday destinations being so pricey.

the weather is unpredictable i admit, however it keeps things changing and trust me hot weather all the time is overrated - theres nothing to look forward to....

Hels

I have lived in and around Victoria for most of my life and IMO is the best State in Australia (Yes, I have been to them all apart from Tassie )

Victoria is small enough that you can get to most places in comfortable travelling time from Melbourne. It has a hugely diverse country side from green and lush in the East to what I call real Aussie bushland. Its got some beautiful Mountain ranges and some of the most spectacular coastline in Australia. There is some of the nicest wine regions in Oz (Apart from Barossa and Hunter valleys of course), The Murray River is the Northern boarder and well worth the trip.

Unlike other posters, I dont find the weather here unpredictable at all!! I can easily predict that in one day, you are likely to get snow, rain, blazing sunshine and possibly some hail. So just always leave home with the brolly, sun screen, rain coat & ski's

I could go on and on about what I think makes Victoria the best State, but I would suggest you come and have a look for yourself. Its worth it...

Hels

scoobydoo

We love the Great Ocean Road and the coastal scenery, Melbourne is a great city with so much to see and do, especially the variety of food available in restaurants. The Mornington Peninsula is a lovely area particulary the bay beaches for young children.

We also like the variety in weather here and like the fact that it isn't constantly hot - yet you still get days like today of temperatures in the 30's.

RichS

Spoke to the guy who sits next to me at work in order to garner a sydneysiders opinion.

He thinks it should be formatted.

HUP

20 minutes from the beach
20 minutes from an area of outstanding beauty (Dandenong Ranges)
1 hour from the city
1.5 hours from snow
Loads of beautiful areas easily accessible

Phillip Island
Mornington Penisula
Dandenongs
Marysville
Grea Ocean Road
Great Alpine Road
Wilson Prom.

jackisback

Victoria has the Grand Prix..........SA used to have the Grand Prix.


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jackisback

Tell the gay next to you we'll be having his Mardi Gras before too long.

Brizbound

[QUOTE=jackisback]Victoria has the Grand Prix..........SA used to have the Grand Prix.


SA has the AFL champions - Victoria used to have the AFL champions (a long time ago!)

MarkMyWords

Aussies and Brits have rather different perceptions about what constitutes "small" (and hence "comfortable travelling time", as touched on in a recent thread).

For reference, Victoria is the same size as Great Britain. It's still the smallest mainland state though! (ACT isn't a state before anyone disagrees!)

RichS

He is actually gay, as is my boss. He doesn't think Melbourne is quite ready to step out of the 18th century yet and host such an event.

wannalollipop

Are you / your friends aware that Melbourne and NOT sydney was voted Gay Captial last year ---- 18th century LOL

The OConnor family

Hi everyone,just joined today although been reading for
a few weeks now.We`re planning to go to Victoria about
to send to "tra" by end of the week.Getting so excited
but also nervous!.We might just go out there once or should
I say if we`re excepted.and not visit first.Quite like the
sound of Narre Warren or Cranbourne areas!.Would love to
hear from any of you.

thedrys

Welcome to the O'Connors. You'll get tons of help with everything and anything on here, so use it well!!! Good luck with all your plans.

Thanks to everyone for your info. on Victoria, sounds beautiful!!!

Keep it coming if there's more!!!