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SEASONS AND CLIMATE

Despite its small size, the Victorian climate varies across the state. The north is much drier and warmer weather than the south. Australia's seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. The climate can be characterised as warm to hot in summer (December to February), mild in autumn (March to May), cold and damp in winter (June to August), and cool in spring (September to November).

MELBOURNE

Victoria's capital, Melbourne, sits on the Yarra River and around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Lauded for its sense of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals and events, Australia's best shopping, a lively passion for eating and drinking, and a flourishing interest in the arts. Nineteenth-century architecture has been preserved and restored, while beautiful parks and gardens present a therapeutic respite from the pace of city life. In the nearby Yarra Valley wine region there are 90 vineries waiting for your visit. Your tastebuds will be rewarded with a number of food and wine events around the state.

EVENTS

Melbourne has a reputation as host to some of Australia's best events. Home to the Australian Open Tennis championships, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, and the Melbourne Cup – the horse race that stops the nation – there's no doubt Melbourne is a lively city with plenty of colour and action. For three weeks over summer Melbourne's gay and lesbian celebration, Midsumma Festival, brings a rainbow to every corner of Melbourne and gay-friendly country towns around the state. Showcasing queer art, theatre and dance, Midsumma also rallies the community for the annual Pride March and the ever-popular Carnival Day, one of the nation's biggest pink picnics that becomes an open air dance party as night falls.

QUEER FESTIVAL

Every March, rolls of celluloid from near and far come out of the closet for the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. Local and international features, documentaries and short films are screened during this 10 day festival, which culminates in a closing night screening and party.

For some queer country hospitality, head to ChillOut, a three day gay and lesbian celebration held every March in the townships of Daylesford and Hepburn. Expect dancing, music, markets and all else that glitters under a country sky in Australia's richest mineral spring and spa region.

Or join the crowd at the Spring Migration Festival in Yackandandah, in North East Victoria end of August, beginning of September. 9 days of festivities, wine tasting and markets with the majestic mountains and ski slopes as back ground.

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Visit Victoria today - you'll love every piece of it! Gay Victoria

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