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The Twelve Apostles
Rising starkly from the Southern Ocean,The Twelve Apostles are 12 rock formations which stand as testaments to the power of nature. Hewn by the forces of erosion from limestone cliffs which were once part of the mainland, the tallest of these reaches a height of 45 metres.
A network of tracks ensures accessibility to viewing platforms, but if you want a bird’s-eye view of these giants, helicopter flights can be chartered within the vicinity.
Going with the flow : Along the
Murray River
Measuring 2,700 kilometres from the craggy peaks of the Great Dividing Range in northeast
Victoria to Adelaide in South Australia, the Murray River traces a path which runs along picturesque towns with lyrical names like Echuca-Moama, Barham-Koondrook, Swan Hill, Mildura and Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Set off from Echuca-Moama, which lies about two- and-a-half hours’ drive from Melbourne. Cruise down the river in a historic paddle-steamer, or hire a houseboat for an intimate weekend on the water. Even in winter, the sights and sounds along the river will draw you in. The Swan Hill region and Mildura also have a well-deserved reputation for good food and wine, and the vineyards are certainly worth exploring.
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