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Best time to be there

All year round; many parts of the country are perfect, even in the middle of the year. The climate ranges from tropical (Darwin) to semi-desert (Alice Springs), humid temperate (Brisbane and Sydney), cool temperate (Melbourne and Hobart) and Mediterranean (Perth and Adelaide).

Fly to

Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Darwin

flying time

17-21 hours 30 minutes, one refuelling stop

time difference

GMT +8 - +10 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area



Twelve Apostles Victoria

Unwinding the Great Ocean Road

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Scenic roads. Twelve Apostles. Read more...


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Geoffrey Kent, interviewed on CNBC’s “Street Signs” about trends in travel.
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Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) is supporting relief efforts to build 20,000 emergency homes to assist those displaced by the earthquake and tsunami in Chile, working in partnership with Fundación Un Techo Para Chile Foundation (A Roof for Chile). Read more...

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At this week’s Incredible India Awards evening in New Delhi, Abercrombie & Kent India were the proud recipients of the National Tourism Award. Read more...

Victoria

 Victoria is Australia's southernmost mainland state and is astoundingly diverse. Within its boundaries are 35 national parks, encompassing every possible terrain, from rainforest and mountain ranges to sun-baked outback desert and a coast where waves crash dramatically onto rugged sandstone outcroppings.

Most visitors to Victoria start out exploring Melbourne's cosmopolitan streets and Phillip Island with the delightful fairy penguins and then visit a few local wineries before heading for along the Great Ocean Road  to experience the dramatic coastline, en-route to South Australia.

Visitors with more time might head inland to the mountains or to the outback, to the Grampians National Park and to Mildura through open deserts, past pink lakes and red sand dunes.

Whatever itinerary you choose, you're sure to find adventure and dramatic scenery in this diverse state.

Suggested Victoria accommodation

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Chateau Yering Hotel  

Chateau Yering Historic House Hotel is a heritage listed Victorian mansion on 250 acres which borders the Yarra River. The 20 luxury period suites include River and Stable Suites while the lounges and sitting rooms...

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Chocolate Gannets    

Imagine sinking into the rich leather sofa, relaxing in front of the wood fire and being enveloped by the extraordinary sea views, experience all this and more at Chocolate Gannets. Situated on the Great Ocean Road...

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Claerwen Retreat

Claerwen Retreat overlooks the Great Ocean Road. It offers a holiday experience that is focused on relaxation, self-discovery and personal growth. Its guesthouse and two cottages...

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Park Hyatt, Melbourne

Conveniently situated in one of Melbourne's most historic areas, Park Hyatt is at the top of Collins Street and opposite St Patrick's Cathedral and bordered by Melbourne's delightful Fitzroy Gardens.....