If you tire of the monsoon season in Northern Australia or the cold desert nights of the Outback, a Victoria retreat awaits. This southern Australia destination benefits from four distinct seasons and terrain ranging from emerald forests to Philip Island beaches. Sail over the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon or dine on gourmet grub in Melbourne—the choice is yours. When you score airfare deals on flights to Victoria, Australia, there's no reason to limit yourself: You can afford to do both.

Exploring Victoria

You'll find diverse weather in Victoria, it's true, but extreme temperatures are rare. Many people consider autumn the most appealing time to visit the region, especially Melbourne. Temperatures are cool enough that you can comfortably trek through the city without burning up, and the region holds wine and food festivals that are hard to rival. Of course, if you plan on spending the better part of your Melbourne holiday at the beach, the summer months are the best time to head down from Brisbane to Melbourne. Activities like surfing, kayaking, and sailing are can't-miss when the temperatures rise. October is the wettest month in Victoria, so you may want to avoid trips up Great Ocean Road in early spring and stick to activities like show-going at Regent Theatre and touring the Surfworld Museum in Torquay.

Expedia.com.au always has great deals on holidays in Victoria. Flights into Melbourne Airport land you near ferry boats on the Murray River and quiet breakfasts on the Mornington Peninsula—all at a price that won't break your budget. It doesn't matter whether you fly from Sydney to Melbourne or take another convenient route; you can get to Victoria in no time if you book today. Your adventure in southern Australia starts right here on Expedia!