Victoria
The state of Victoria - to the south of New South Wales, is a state of excitement, with many activities and sights for the traveller. Melbourne, its capital city, is probably the most cosmopolitan of Australian cities and recognised by most Australians as the Cultural Capital of the country. It's a food lovers delight, and is famous for its fantastic gardens and parks. A city with a lot of personality is how I would label it, with a large European influence which adds to its international flavour.
Due to Victoria's relatively small size a fantastic array of activities await you, with a lot of its main attractions within a few hour's drive. The city of Melbourne, sits astride Port Philip Bay, one of Australia's busiest shipping ports, and its offshoot, the Yarra River, winds its way through the city itself. Melbourne also has the distinction of having the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, the Rialto Towers. The usual supply of tourist services for a big city , with museums, tours, a range of accommodation and this is the city where you can shop till you drop. If you're into shopping, you will not be disappointed with Melbourne. Probably it is most famous for its great botanical gardens, which are truly beautiful in the spring.
I have divided Victorian in half, east to west, to give you a brief idea of the amount of time that you can spend in Victoria.