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Welcome to Victoria - Capital City: Melbourne

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Indulge the tastebuds in Victoria, home of beautiful wineries and scrumptious cosmopolitan food!

As a result of the influx of immigrants from the days of assisted passage after World War 2, Melbourne offers the visitor a feast of gastronomical delights from around the world. Plus, only 50 kilometres from Melbourne is the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, a region of scenic hills, forests… and over 200 wineries!!

Victoria is also home to many major sporting events such as the Formula One Grand Prix, Australian Open Tennis, Australian 500cc Motor Cycle Grand Prix and famous The Melbourne Cup horse race.

Travel Tips

Need a Job?

If you're searching for a job in Victoria or in Melbourne go to - www.work2excite.com The website caters for backpackers seeking jobs. Employers are welcome to post up jobs.

You can sign up for daily job alerts from fruit picking, marketing/sales, health care and much more. Free to sign up!

Accommodation

Avoiding booking fees by using Hostelbookers No booking fees.

Getting Around

Greyhound Australia currently have the following offer - Book your ticket with Grehound and bring your friend for An Incredible 50%* off (*Conditions Apply) between 1st Feb 08 to 19th Sept 08. To book this you will need to go to their website or call them on 1300 473 946 and mention codename "MR2"

Regional Express (REX) is the only regional airline in Australia that offers unlimited travel for the best value ever. $499 unlimited for one month* and $949 for two months*. For more information go to REX (* - Conditions Apply)

The Rail Explorer Pass gives you 6 months of unlimited travel aboard The Legendary Ghan, the mighty Indian Pacific and The Overland for only A$590.00*. (Conditions apply). Discover Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Melbourne and all stops in between, (a $15 fuel price surcharge applies to each sector).

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