Australia Regional Guide

Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria — Best in Oct–Apr (Australian Open in Jan; Autumn Wine Harvest Mar–May) · Gateway: Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL — SkyBus to Southern Cross A$23.90)

Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria (Victoria (VIC)) is famed for Melbourne CBD Laneways & Arcades, NGV, Royal Botanic Gardens, Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles, Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wilsons Promontory. Signature regional specialties include Melbourne Laneway Espresso & Magic Coffee, Queen Victoria Market Hot Jam Doughnuts, Lune Croissants & Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Primary transit hub: Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL — SkyBus to Southern Cross A$23.90).

Regional Highlights

  • Melbourne CBD Laneways
  • Arcades
  • NGV
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Wilsons Promontory

Getting Around Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria

Connected via Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Sydney Opal.