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#74 - Victoria: The Australia Series
Exploring the culturally and geographically beautiful Victoria with Danielle Phyland
VICTORIA
Famous places
The Great Ocean Road
Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Gippsland - beaches
Grampians
Goldfields - Bendigo and Ballarat
High Country
Suggested Itinerary
A few days in Melbourne
Great ocean Road stopping along the way in seaside towns
Port Fairy head inland to the Grampians have a few days here for hiking
Return to Melbourne via Ballarat for the history and a visit to Sovereign Hill
Fave places
Port Fairy
Melbourne not just the CBD but also suburbs
Ballarat Sovereign Hill
Torquay and the surcoast for the beaches
National and state parks - Tara Bulga in Gippsland, Cathedral Ranges, Grampians, Otways
Pre covid it was the place to be for events - sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne Cup, Fashion Week, Film Festivals, Melbourne food and Wine festival etc. Hope this returns.
Best time of year to visit
Spring and Autumn - really all year round
Top travel tip
Pack for all seasons
Raincoats, umbrella, sunhat, scarf, beanie, jacket and socks!
FACTS
Australia’s second smallest state
Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per number of people than any other city in the world.
Imports 30 tonnes of coffee annually
Helmeted honey eater is that state bird emblem and the Leadbeaters possum is the animal emblem the floral emblem is the Common Heath
Worlds longest network of trams
In 1977 was the first state in the western world to make seatbelts compulsory
The worlds first feature film was recorded in Victoria - The Story of the Kelly Gang - a notorious bush ranger.
The Hemsworth brothers were born in Victoria
Established most regional town in the gold rush era of the 1850s - regional cities like Bendigo and Ballarat establish and flourished and still do so today
About our Guest, Danielle Phyland:
I’m Danielle AKA Poss and my trusty 4 wheel steed is Ruby, together we love to explore and discover both locally and abroad. I was bitten by the travelbug many years ago on a family adventure to Singapore and I have been an avid traveller ever since that trip. I love to venture to all corners of the globe with over 56 countries under my belt (some multiple times). I enjoy seeking out the hidden gems, unique and truly local experiences. I have a passion for good food and wine from fine dining to local cuisine and street food and I love learning about food culture and traditions. There is nothing that brings me more joy than a good travel story and I have plenty to share.
Connect with Danielle here:
Twitter: @possandruby
Instagram @possandruby
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/possandruby/
And her website: www.possandruby.com.au
Get some packing travel tips from Danielle here: https://www.possandruby.com.au/packing-tips/
Listen to Danielle on episode 7, the life of a travel blogger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ICqC8xRx0uVY9gEHcAYgJ?si=82Wn4dEcQuKxjUvS9-EXdA&dl_branch=1
And episode 39, Packing tips:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mkxnbBVqcv1kW13SGyvDV?si=oV1_gx9iRSGqXpSM0bLY9A&dl_branch=1
And episode 68, PERU:
https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/68-peru
Connect with us at Lovelly Travels!
Come and check us out on Facebook - Lovelly Travels
Visit the website to learn more:
https://lovellytravels.com/lovelly-travels-podcast/
Chat with us about all things travel in the Facebook group:
www.facebook.com/groups/lovellytravels/
Join the conversation on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lovellytravels/
And some bonus tips provided by Theresa Winters, hear more from her on episode 45 about moving from the USA to Aus
https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/45-theresa-winters
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Exploring the culturally and geographically beautiful Victoria with Danielle Phyland
VICTORIA
Famous places
The Great Ocean Road
Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Gippsland - beaches
Grampians
Goldfields - Bendigo and Ballarat
High Country
Suggested Itinerary
A few days in Melbourne
Great ocean Road stopping along the way in seaside towns
Port Fairy head inland to the Grampians have a few days here for hiking
Return to Melbourne via Ballarat for the history and a visit to Sovereign Hill
Fave places
Port Fairy
Melbourne not just the CBD but also suburbs
Ballarat Sovereign Hill
Torquay and the surcoast for the beaches
National and state parks - Tara Bulga in Gippsland, Cathedral Ranges, Grampians, Otways
Pre covid it was the place to be for events - sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne Cup, Fashion Week, Film Festivals, Melbourne food and Wine festival etc. Hope this returns.
Best time of year to visit
Spring and Autumn - really all year round
Top travel tip
Pack for all seasons
Raincoats, umbrella, sunhat, scarf, beanie, jacket and socks!
FACTS
Australia’s second smallest state
Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per number of people than any other city in the world.
Imports 30 tonnes of coffee annually
Helmeted honey eater is that state bird emblem and the Leadbeaters possum is the animal emblem the floral emblem is the Common Heath
Worlds longest network of trams
In 1977 was the first state in the western world to make seatbelts compulsory
The worlds first feature film was recorded in Victoria - The Story of the Kelly Gang - a notorious bush ranger.
The Hemsworth brothers were born in Victoria
Established most regional town in the gold rush era of the 1850s - regional cities like Bendigo and Ballarat establish and flourished and still do so today
About our Guest, Danielle Phyland:
I’m Danielle AKA Poss and my trusty 4 wheel steed is Ruby, together we love to explore and discover both locally and abroad. I was bitten by the travelbug many years ago on a family adventure to Singapore and I have been an avid traveller ever since that trip. I love to venture to all corners of the globe with over 56 countries under my belt (some multiple times). I enjoy seeking out the hidden gems, unique and truly local experiences. I have a passion for good food and wine from fine dining to local cuisine and street food and I love learning about food culture and traditions. There is nothing that brings me more joy than a good travel story and I have plenty to share.
Connect with Danielle here:
Twitter: @possandruby
Instagram @possandruby
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/possandruby/
And her website: www.possandruby.com.au
Get some packing travel tips from Danielle here: https://www.possandruby.com.au/packing-tips/
Listen to Danielle on episode 7, the life of a travel blogger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ICqC8xRx0uVY9gEHcAYgJ?si=82Wn4dEcQuKxjUvS9-EXdA&dl_branch=1
And episode 39, Packing tips:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mkxnbBVqcv1kW13SGyvDV?si=oV1_gx9iRSGqXpSM0bLY9A&dl_branch=1
And episode 68, PERU:
https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/68-peru
Connect with us at Lovelly Travels!
Come and check us out on Facebook - Lovelly Travels
Visit the website to learn more:
https://lovellytravels.com/lovelly-travels-podcast/
Chat with us about all things travel in the Facebook group:
www.facebook.com/groups/lovellytravels/
Join the conversation on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lovellytravels/
And some bonus tips provided by Theresa Winters, hear more from her on episode 45 about moving from the USA to Aus
https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/45-theresa-winters