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- Victoria
Victoria
Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state, covering an area
roughly the size of the British Isles. It hugs the tip of
Australia's east coast and has a decidedly clement climate. Packed
into this relatively compact area is a wealth of diverse regional
areas and attractions, from national parks and forests teeming with
wildlife to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing
and hiking. Best of all, many of Victoria's unique and varied
landscapes are easily accessible as day trips from the state
capital of Melbourne.
Information & Facts
Climate
Most of the state is in the warm and temperate band of the south
east corner of Australia with warm and dry summers and cool, wet
winters; however temperatures can vary widely. The Australian Alps
in the northeast have snow from June to September, while the
eastern highlands, Gippsland and the Otway Ranges to the west
receive the heaviest rainfall. Melbourne has a variable climate
that is well known for its four-seasons-in-a-day weather patterns,
but generally June and July are the coldest months, January and
February are the hottest, and October is the wettest time of
year.
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Time
GMT +10 (GMT +11 from last Sunday in October to first Sunday
in April).