Renowned for its sense of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals, a passion for food and wine, and a flourishing interest in the arts. Outside Melbourne, you'll find a host of regional attractions, from Phillip Island with its famous little penguins to the spectacular Great Ocean Road.

Discover some of Australia's most beautiful alpine regions between June and September. Explore the High Country; visit Mount Buller, Falls Creek, Hotham and Mt Baw Baw ski resorts.

Hugging the contours of Victoria's southwest coast, the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's greatest and most inspiring coastal drives.

View Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. Visit the Phillip Island Nature Park and see the famous little penguins as they waddle ashore to their burrows at sunset.

Explore the wineries and vineyard restaurants of the Yarra Valley, where you can marry mouth-watering local food with fine home-grown wines.

Enjoy beautiful beaches, wineries and restaurants overlooking the bay, championship golf-courses, antique stores and markets.

Explore the natural beauty, attractions and great local food and wine of the regions within an easy 60-minute drive from Melbourne.