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Stars of Spice gala dinner, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Image courtesy Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Food & wine festival

2–21 March 2012

Raise a toast to regional producers, hatted chefs and pioneering vintners.

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Grace Kelly: Style Icon, Bendigo Art Gallery, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Formula 1 (TM) Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Formula 1 Grand Prix

15–18 March 2012

Race to Albert Park for four days of excitement and entertainment on and off the track.

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L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Image: Lucas Dawson Photography

Fashion Festival

8–15 March 2012

Step out with the seriously stylish at L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

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Play Melbourne

Melbourne is an ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. Find more reasons to stay and play.

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Rooftop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne

Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways for secret bars, boutiques, and events.

Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Take to the relaxing waters of Daylesford - in spas, decadent meals, or lakeside rooms.

Bulong Estate, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Disappear from city bustle in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge away in the Yarra Valley.

Mt Martha, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Mornington Peninsula

Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Penguins, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Phillip Island

Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.

12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Great Ocean Road

Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.

Craig's Royal Hotel, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Goldfields

Unearth the riches of the Goldfields in modern galleries, museums and boutique bistros and wineries.

Mount William, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Grampians

Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

Boyntons Feathertop Winery, High Country, Victoria, Australia

High Country

Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.

Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Gippsland

Be inspired by Gippsland's calm beaches, lakes and peaks, then dip into busy waterfront villages.

Murray River, Mildura, Victoria, Australia

The Murray

Unwind along the mighty Murray River and enjoy the region's slow food, fine wine, golf and scenery.

Melbourne highlights

Experience Melbourne

Scanlan & Theodore, Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Collins Street and Little Collins Street

Enjoy chic shopping in Collins Street and bars on Little Collins.

Sign at Rose Street Artist's Market, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria. Australia

Fitzroy

Perch in a Brunswick Street bar and celebrate both change and continuity in this bohemian enclave.

Chinatown, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Chinatown

Make a dramatic entrance to Chinatown through the grand arches and get a sniff of its rich history.

Interior of Cavallero, Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Collingwood

Peel back the inner-city onion that is Collingwood and find layers of history, creativity and charm.

Rooftop Bar, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rooftop Bar

A beloved Melbourne institution, Rooftop Bar is set seven storeys atop the popular Curtain House....

Centre Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

City laneways

There's always an illicit thrill to be had in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways.

Well-worn colourful steps in Crossley Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Crossley Street

There's comfort in knowing places like Crossley Steet still exist, with its quirky shops and cafes.

Fed Square New Years Eve

Federation Square

Start your Melbourne journey at "Fed Square", with its events, restaurants and cafes, and galleries.

Explore Victoria

Penguins, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Phillip Island

Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.

Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Gippsland

Be inspired by Gippsland's calm beaches, lakes and peaks, then dip into busy waterfront villages.

12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Great Ocean Road

Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.

Adventures Happen, High Country, Victoria, Australia

High Country

Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.

Mt Martha, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Mornington Peninsula

Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Peninsula Hot Springs & Day Spa

Spa and wellbeing

With a long spa tradition, if it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape.

RACV Victorian Tourism Awards

Award winners

Winners of the 2011 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards for best experiences and outstanding service.

Bulong Estate, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Escape from the city in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge in the Yarra Valley.

Mount William, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Grampians

Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Family activities

Bring the kids and make the most of Victoria's family-friendly attractions and exciting events.

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