Victoria is the smallest of Australia's mainland states, and its position on the southernmost border of the continent makes it cooler and wetter than the other territories.

Bordered by New South Wales to the north, South Australia to the west and Tasmania to the south, Victoria is topographically and climatically diverse.

Most of Australia's iconic fauna can be found in Victoria; koalas and kangaroos, echidnas and cockatoos, emus and kookaburras all make their home here.

Some of the best coastal scenery in Australia can be viewed along the Great Ocean Road, where the iconic twelve apostles are found.

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