Twelve Apostles

Private Tours in Melbourne

Australia’s most liveable city, Melbourne is often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. With so much to see and do in this well-visited city however, a private tour can experience is both personal and doesn’t leave anything important out.

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May 21, 2013 by
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Mackenzie Falls in Grampians National Park. Photo courtesy of Alpha via Flickr.

The Grampians, Magnificent Mountains of Victoria

The Grampians National Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty about four hours drive (235km) west of Melbourne. Featuring a series of magnificent mountain ranges, Aboriginal rock art and sacred sites, the Grampians are popular year-round with walkers, hikers, campers and rock climbers who come to appreciate the area’s lush beauty and remoteness.

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May 8, 2013 by
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Autumn In Melbourne

Melbourne in Autumn

Unlike the more tropical cities in Australia’s north, the change of seasons in Melbourne is quite distinct and thanks to its proliferation of urban parks and gardens and nearby countryside, autumn is one of the best seasons in which to appreciate the beauty of its transition.

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May 2, 2013 by
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A Guide to Art in Melbourne

Melbourne prides itself on being Australia’s cultural capital and has a thriving arts scene that is evidenced in galleries, street art and sculpture gardens across the city and beyond.

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April 24, 2013 by
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Visiting the Central Deborah Gold Mine

Gold mine in Melbourne

Visiting the Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo is an amazing experience. It is a genuine old working mine, and the last commercial mine to operate in the Bendigo goldfields.

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April 18, 2013 by
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The Murray River

Murray River Paddle Steamer. Photo courtesy of puuikibeach via Flickr.

The mighty Murray River borders three states and flows past several Victorian riverside towns and holiday destinations. The third longest navigable river in the world after the Amazon and the Nile, the ‘Murray’ originates in the Australian Alps and extends 2520kms (1566mi) to the Southern Ocean.

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April 10, 2013 by
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Visiting Gippsland Coast

Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland Coast. Photo courtesy of Madeleine_H via Flickr.

Melburnians flock to the seaside towns, beaches and national parks of the Gippsland Coast during summer.

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April 4, 2013 by
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Geelong Wine Region

Wine Vineyard, Victoria

Not only does the Geelong wine region produce some of Australia‘s best wines, it is also the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road.

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April 2, 2013 by
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Daylesford

Daylesford from Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy of melburnian via Flickr.

Just 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, you’ll find one of Victoria’s favorite country towns, Daylesford. Famed for its mineral springs and spas, the town also offers gourmet restaurants, heritage streetscapes, romantic accommodations, and a diverse and artistic community.

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April 2, 2013 by
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Victoria Police Museum

Kelly Gang armour, at the Victoria Police Museum

This undervalued and little known museum has the largest collection of Kelly Gang armour in Australia

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February 27, 2013 by
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