Victoria,Australia

Victoria host the city of Melbourne which is a very art and sports centric city. It has many sports arenas & racing tracks, it even has two public holidays dedicated to sport events. Victoria is the second most populated state after New South Wales, it has many interesting areas to visit such as the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley, Pink Lake, Mornington Peninsula and more.

Melbourne
Is the city for coffee addicts and sports lovers. There are many coffee shops with one that has a coffee priced at $200. It also has lots of different interesting shopping and restaurant areas. The CBD (downtown) has beautiful "hidden" laneways to walk explore (Head to the tourist information store on Federation Square for a map).

Things to see and do
CBD - In the CBD take a stroll down the many laneways and stop for a coffee or food on Degraves Street. Burke Street Mall - Burke Street Mall is a shopping area were only pedestrians and trams can access. It is beautifull and lively. When walking there please beware of trams. Federation Square - Vist Federation Square which is located by the water and just accross from the train station. Federation square is the home ACMI which hosts many exhibition including quite a few Disney themed exibitions. Greek Presinct - Melbourne is the home of the largest Greek population outside of Greece. The Greek Presinct is marked by the street name signs being decorated with a Greek patner. China Town - Just like all major cities, Melbourne has a China Town where you will be welcomed by an arch as you enter. South Bank - Cross one of the pedestrian bridges to the south side of the Yarra River and walk alongside the river where there are many interesting restaurants, bars and often hosts markets, it is also the home of the Crown Casino. Not far from South Bank is the Alexandra Gardens which includes the Botanical Gardens and just accross is the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Centre. Brunswick - Brunswick is a student and multi cultural neighbourhood. It's main street (Sydney Road) is filled with Cafes, Restaurants and shops. Fitzroy - Is an "Artsy" neighbourhood and home of the "famouse" banana sculpture mentioned in John Oliver's Last week tonight. Brunswick street is it's main street where it has many restaurants, shops, cafes and some random artwork. Brunswick street is it's main street Gertrude St which intersects with Brunswick street has antique and vintage shops. Prahran - Prahran is known for it's stylish bars and late night clubs. It's main street, Chapel Street is always vibrant. Toorak - Toorak is known as one of the most expensive neighbourhoods to live in. It's main street Toorak Road is home of posh stores and restaurants and it even has a tutor style building. Lygon St - Lygon St, Carleton is known for it's many Italian Restaurants where one side of the street is known for being less expensive than the other.

Restaurants to try $$$$ Rockpool - Steak house located on South Bank $$ - Very Good Falafel located on Sydney Road, Brunswick $$ - Melbourne Kebab Station located on Sydney Road, Brunswick $$$ - Jim's Greek Taver located in Collingwood (Best to make a reservation) $$$ - 400 Grady located on Lygon St, Brunswick East $$$ - Cafe Cavalino located on Lygon St, Carleton

Tours just outside of Sydney[edit]
 * Great Ocean Road / Twelve Apostles
 * Yarra Valley / Wine Tours
 * Mornington Peninsula / Hot Springs

Places to visit in NSW[edit]
 * Lake Tyrell / Mirror Lake
 * Pink Lake
 * Hillsville sanctuary
 * Dandenong
 * Philip Islands
 * Mildura
 * Daylesford / LGBTQ
 * Halls Gap / Grapians National Park
 * Bendigo / Gold Mines