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Victoria
Victoria has a wealth of activities and attractions. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, a romantic getaway or designer labels, the state has something for everyone. Sandy beaches, snow-peaked mountains, zoos and aquariums, historic sites, bars and cafes, white-water rafting, spas, wildlife and wineries, or self-driving along Victoria’s breathtaking coast; everywhere you turn there’s always something special to see and do. Better still, Victoria’s compact size means activities and attractions are all within easy reach of each other.
Melbourne
 Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay.
One glance at a map and it’s obvious that Melbourne is a planned city: a tidy, balanced grid of neatly angled streets. But beneath this sense of everything in its place restraint lies a restless creative energy constantly pushing back at the city’s seeming conservatism. The CBD is made up of precincts; distinct enclaves each with its own flavour and charm. Some are just a lane or two, while others cover the banks of the Yarra River or a busy CBD street.
Extending around the bay are a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinct character and personality. A short tram ride from the city centre, Melbourne’s suburban neighbourhoods are a must see for anyone wanting to experience what life here is really all about.
The Prince Hotel - 5 Star 
Location:
Opened in September 1999, The Prince is a 40 room boutique hotel housed within The Prince of Wales complex. Located in cosmopolitan St Kilda, the Prince is an innovative, elegant hotel, presenting guests with views of Port Phillip Bay and within walking distance. Style, substance and exceptional personal service in cosmopolitan St Kilda.
Accommodation:
No two rooms are the same. All are distinctly contemporary with Bose stereo radios, Loewe televisions and dvd players. Each with individual data connections for fax and modem. Conference rooms are available with prior booking. You will find your cotton waffle weave bathrobe in your spacious robe along with your hair dryer and in-room safe.
Single Deluxe rooms are located around the central courtyard with double beds and separate ensuite bathrooms with showers.
Deluxe Rooms are located around the central courtyard and Acland Street. They have ensuite bathrooms with walk in shower.
Superior Rooms have balconies overlooking Fitzroy Street. They have queen beds and separate ensuite bathrooms with showers.
Premier Suites have balconies overlooking either Fitzroy Street or Acland Street and spacious lounge areas. They have king beds and separate ensuite bathrooms with baths.
Facilities:
- Aurora Spa (most comprehensive spa retreat in Urban Australia)
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Whirlpool
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Laundry
- Free parking
- 24 hour room service
- Meeting facilities
- Business facilities
- Non smoking rooms
- Safe deposit
Dining:
- Circa
- Circ
- Il Fornaio
- Mink
- The Prince wine store
Le Meridien at Rialto - 5 Star Deluxe
Location:
Built at the end of the 19th century, Le Meridien at Rialto is one of Australia's finest examples of 'fin de siècle' architecture. Located in the heart of Melbourne, it is only a short stroll from Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Colonial Stadium, theatres and well-known shopping areas. The European style of each bedroom makes for elegant and intimate accommodation.
Accommodation:
The hotel has 244 rooms, all of which have individualised European-style interior furnishings, creating elegant, intimate and comfortable zones. Room types consist of Standard, Deluxe, Premier and suites - offering all guests something suitable for their needs.
 Standard - French style flows through the Standard rooms. Each Standard room has a warmth and unique quality which only time can produce.
Deluxe - rooms are spacious in size (36 square metres) and offer the guest a Juliet balcony on request. These rooms overlook the magnificent nine-storey atrium.
Le Royal Club - utilises the recently refurbished Premier room type. It has been designed with the needs of the most discerning executive traveller in mind. Premier rooms are equipped with four phone lines, cordless phone, fax, stereo, video machine, oversized bathrooms and access to Le Royal Club Lounge for evening drinks and gourmet breakfast.
Suites - Le Meridien at Rialto has ten suites. Each suite is different and highlights the architectural features of the room. One of our most popular suites is the Courtyard Suite with a romantic turret bedroom and elegant furnishings.
All rooms feature the most modern amenities expected in a top class hotel.
Facilities:
- Heated rooftop swimming pool
- Sun deck
- Sauna
- Spa
- Gymnasium
- 24 Hour front desk
- Business centre
- Currency exchange
- Indoor parking
- Currency exchange
Dining:
- Cafe Rialto
- The Rialto Bar
- The Francs Bar
The Windsor Hotel - 5 Star Deluxe 
Location:
The elegant Windsor, Australia's only remaining Grand Hotel, combines the classic beauty and culture of Victorian Architecture, with all the comforts and modern facilities of a five-star property, complete with 24 hour businesscentre and towers fitness centre. The Windsor, located at the "Paris end" of Melbourne, is adjacent to the Treasury Gardens and within walking distance of some of the city's best known attractions including the Princess Theatre, the Exhibition Building and Australia's famous sporting ground - the MCG.
Accommodation:
The Windsor offers a diverse range of superb accommodation choices in its 180 rooms and suites, each expressing individuality and the exceptional Oberoi standard. They are renowned for their grandiose proportions and other luxuries such as marble bathrooms and impressive 12 foot ceilings (4 metres) that confirm The Windsor's Victorian heritage. Superior rooms are Decorated either in a combination of rose and green print fabrics or in contrasting blue and yellow. Superior Rooms are spacious, most with walk-in robes and marble bathrooms with a combined shower and bath. Available with king or twin beds. (King: 1830 x 2030cm. Twin: 2 x 920 x 1880cm).
Facilities:
- 24 Hour room service
- Business centre
- "The Towers" fitness centre
- Guest laundry
- Safe deposit
- Internet access
Dining:
- 111 Spring Street
- Grand Ballroom
- Afternoon tea
Please refer to Formula 1 section for information on our contracted Grand Prix Hotels.
Great Ocean Road
 Take time out to enjoy this spectacular stretch of coast. Watch the tides change, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and uncover the history of shipwrecks, lighthouses and maritime villages, or head inland to waterfalls and rainforest. You will find limitless opportunities to leave everyday life behind. Winding along the western coast of Victoria, the Great Ocean Road offers stunning ocean views, beachside activities, laidback coastal towns and maritime villages. You will find limitless opportunities to leave everyday life behind.
The Twelve Apostles are the remnants from constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland that began 10-20 million years ago. The stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore. Sunrise and sunset offer particularly impressive views as the Twelve Apostles change colour from dark and foreboding in shadow to brilliant sandy yellow under a full sun.
Philip Island
 Just 26 kilometres long and 9 kilometres wide, Phillip Island is a short stretch of land just over an hour south-east of Melbourne. Accessible by passenger ferry from Crib Point or by bridge from San Remo, Phillip Island is a popular holiday destination for Melburnians. The rugged southern coastline of the Island faces Bass Strait and offers some of the best surf beaches in Victoria, while the protected northern beaches nestle into Westernport Bay and provide excellent areas for swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Cowes, on the bay side, is the largest township on the Island and offers a lively range of restaurants, shops and family attractions. Often described as Victoria’s natural attraction, Phillip Island has an abundance of wildlife including the ever-popular colony of Little Penguins, koala and fur seal colonies.
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