Victoria
Bay Of Islands:
The 12 Apostles are also known as the Bay of Islands. They were formed by erosion and are a collection of limestone stacks. The 32 kilometre long coastal reserve is located on the Great Ocean Road between Peterborough and Warrnambool in Australia.
The Grampians:
The Grampians are rocky ranges in Victoria’s west. The rock ranges consist of a series of parallel hills that run in a north-south direction. It is the traditional land of the Jardwadjali and the Djapwurrung peoples. It contains the richest collection of rock art.
Climate graph:
The coldest temperature is 6°C in July & August. The warmest temperature is 26°C in January & February. The most rainfall was in October and the least rainfall was in January. The average temperature is 14 °C. The hours of sunshine are 4 hours per day in June and 14 hours per day of sunshine in January. The climate is temperate.
Geographical Facts:
Population: 5,364,800 people
Highest Mountain: Mount Bogong 1,986m
Largest City: Melbourne 3,744,373 people
One Rural Centre: Mildura 573km north-west of Melbourne
Highest Mountain: Mount Bogong 1,986m
Largest City: Melbourne 3,744,373 people
One Rural Centre: Mildura 573km north-west of Melbourne
Interesting Facts:
The area of Victoria is 277,416 km2
Victoria has the longest river the Murray-Darling 3,750 km.
Trams are a popular form of public transport in Melbourne.
Melbourne people love sport, in particular Australian Rules Football. Each year Melbourne hosts the Melbourne Cup, The Grand Prix and The Australian Open.
Ballarat became famous after the discovery of gold and in the 1870's it claimed to be the largest gold city in the world.
Victoria has the longest river the Murray-Darling 3,750 km.
Trams are a popular form of public transport in Melbourne.
Melbourne people love sport, in particular Australian Rules Football. Each year Melbourne hosts the Melbourne Cup, The Grand Prix and The Australian Open.
Ballarat became famous after the discovery of gold and in the 1870's it claimed to be the largest gold city in the world.