With wineries and top-notch foodie fare in spades, Victoria is a superb Australian destination for couples, families and groups of friends. There is a tremendous array of accommodation available across the region, from low-key guesthouses to luxurious hotels fit for a range of budgets. Many of the best places to stay in Victoria are in trendy Melbourne, the state capital, but there are some real gems tucked amidst the vineyards of the Mornington Peninsula or set in pretty towns along the Great Ocean Road.
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Melbourne, Victoria’s largest city, has a well-deserved reputation for fabulous food, cultural attractions aplenty and a cool, laid-back vibe. Built on the back of the gold rush, the city is home to grand old hotels and galleries, as well as a host of new rooftop bars and alleyway eateries in quirkily converted industrial buildings. Don’t miss a stroll through the Queen Victoria markets — the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere — or catching a match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Beyond Melbourne are Victoria’s historic gold mining towns, Ballarat included. The region is known for its natural beauty: from the majestic Great Ocean Road, where the Twelve Apostles jut out like knives and towns like lovely Lorne hug the coastline, to the tranquility of the wine-producing Yarra Valley. Venture north to the lush Grampians, or east for the Dandenong Ranges and flower-filled Olinda. Whether you’re dreaming of beautiful art hotels, boutique beach spots, or elegant rural B&Bs, Victoria has it all. The best places to stay in Victoria offer visitors a taste of the region’s great food and wine in beautifully-presented surroundings suffused with classic Aussie character.