The Natural Beauties of Eastern Victoria

Over the course of the next few weeks, I am going to describe some of the places we will be visiting while we are in Australia.  But first let me describe the Eastern Victoria area in depth, as this was the area assigned to me for our prerequisite "learning about Australia" class.

Eastern Victoria is home of the largest inland lake system, among many other natural beauties, such as wildlife parks, the Alpine National Park, and the 90 Mile Beach.  Many of Australia's best cool season vineyards are within the Eastern Victoria boundaries. The most prominent wines coming from this area include sparkling wines, Chardonnays, and Pinot Noirs.  The picture below is a vineyard in the Yarra Valley, located in Eastern Victoria.

For the animal lovers, Phillip Island is the most attractive place to visit.  A natural tradition happening every time of the year will show tourists the penguin parade.  At sunset, penguins come along the Summerland Beach and preen themselves or take care of their young chicks.  There is also a koala colony on Phillip Island! Here's a photo I found taken on Phillip Island in July 2007:

http://journals.worldnomads.com/stowaway/photo/1715/116454/Australia/Phillip-island-Penguin-Parade

I'm not sure that we will be able to visit all of the natural beauties of Eastern Victoria on this trip.  If I ever get the chance to go back to Australia  on my own time, I know that Phillip Island will be a must for me to see!!


Good night mates, 
~Kaycie