OTHER pLACES IN VICTORIA

BEYOND THE CITY OF MELBOURNE

Melbourne is the gateway to Victoria’s world class wineries, natural springs, peninsulas, spectacular coastline and alpine villages. Visit Victoria Regions for more information.

The Yarra Valley

Escape to the Yarra Valley for indulgent food & wine. Less than 1 hour from Melbourne, The Yarra Valley has over 90 cellar doors, plus many more vineyards. Along with the famous Domaine Chandon (Moet & Chandon's Australian winery), De Bortoli and Yering Station, there are many other mid-size and boutique cellar doors that provide an intimate wine experience, unlike many other wine regions.

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Phillip Island

Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, discover sheltered bay beaches and wild surf beaches, blowholes, caves and unusual rock formations along Phillip Island's coastline. Fresh caught seafood and locally sourced produce are served up with spectacular views at Phillip Island's foodie hot spots. Over 4,000 of the 32,000 little penguins living in the waters around Phillip Island have their burrows around Summerland Beach.  Tours can be arranged.

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Great Ocean Road

Set off on your own Great Ocean Road adventure and experience one of the world’s most sceanic coastal drives.   See the towering 12 Apostles, get up close to native wildlife, and take in iconic surf breaks, pristine rainforest and misty waterfalls along the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Feast on spectacular views and local produce along the way and stay in one of the many houses, apartments, cottages, hotels to choose from.

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Goldfields

A comfortable 90 mins drive, you can discover the legacy of Victoria's gold rush, visible everywhere, from the tree-lined boulevards and botanic gardens to the architecture, artistic communities and charming towns. Catch major exhibitions at some of Australia's best regional galleries, dine out at award-winning restaurants, sample regional wines at cellar doors, and hit the trails at nearby lakes, national parks and nature reserves   

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Sovereign Hill 

Visit “Sovereign Hill” which was named Australia’s best ‘Major Tourist Attraction’ four times most recently in 2016.   A unique Australian experience bringing to life the excitement of Australia’s great 1850s gold rushes and a full day of entertainment.  

Open 10am – 5pm daily. 

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The Grampians

There’s no shortage of reasons to visit this rugged sandstone mountain range three hours’ drive west of Melbourne. The Grampians offers Victoria’s best bushwalking terrain, a rich array of native Australian plants and animals, a long Indigenous history that plasters caves with ancient rock art, and a burgeoning gourmet food and drink scene in towns such as Halls Gap and Ararat.

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Contact Us

Should you have any questions about the conference please contact our 2019 BIG4 National Conference Event Partner:

BIG4 National Conference Team

 : +61 (03) 8620 7820

 : big4conference@212f.com.au