12 tourism regions.
The map below provides information on the sub-regions that make up Victoria’s 12 tourism regions.
How many regions are in Victoria?
There are 8 electoral regions in Victoria. Each region is made up of 11 districts. Voters in a region elect 5 members of Parliament to represent them in Victoria’s Legislative Council.
What are the regional places in Victoria?
Discover Victoria’s regions
- Barwon South West Region. The Barwon South West Region stretches from the border with South Australia to the tip of Queenscliff at Port Phillip Bay.
- Gippsland Region.
- Grampians Region.
- Hume Region.
- Loddon Mallee Region.
- Melbourne.
Is the tourism sector growing in Victoria?
Victoria’s Visitor Economy
Total tourism expenditure in Victoria was $20.7 billion in the year ending June 2022, representing an increase of 62 per cent or up $7.9 billion compared to the year ending June 2021 which had limited travel due to restrictions.
How many tourists visit Victoria annually?
International visitors’ reason for visit to Victoria (year ending December 2019)
| Reason for visit | Visitors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday | 1,697,000 | $2,284 Million |
| Visiting friends and relatives | 1,045,000 | $1,451 Million |
| Business | 342,000 | $560 Million |
| Employment | 46,000 | $361 Million |
What is the biggest region in Victoria?
Barwon South West region
It is home to Victoria’s largest provincial centre, Geelong. The region includes the local government areas of Colac Otway, Corangamite, Glenelg, Greater Geelong, Moyne, Queenscliffe, Southern Grampians, Surf Coast and Warrnambool City.
What are the 7 regions of Australia?
They are the Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Which is the best regional area in Victoria?
Top 5 Regional Towns in Victoria
- Port Fairy Lighthouse.
- Bairnsdale.
- The Apollo Bay Fisherman’s Co-Op.
- Echuca Wharf at sunrise.
- Boroka Lookout over Halls Gap.
Which areas are regional in Melbourne?
Those major regional centres close to Melbourne, ie. Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, and to some extent, the Latrobe Valley, as well as those on the Sydney-Melbourne corridor (Shepparton, Wodonga) are increasing their economic role and are becoming more interactive with Melbourne across a range of activities.
Why is Port Fairy called Port Fairy?
Port Fairy was named after a small boat ‘Fairy’, captained by James Wishart, which entered the port and probably the River Moyne during a whaling reconnaissance.
What are the 5 main tourism sector?
Five industries – one important sector of the economy
- Accommodation. The accommodation industry includes hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds.
- Food and Beverage Services.
- Recreation and Entertainment.
- Transportation.
- Travel Services.
What are the 6 tourism sectors?
Tourism Industry: Everything You Need to Know About Tourism
- Transportation.
- Accommodation.
- Food and Beverage.
- Entertainment.
- Connected Industries.
What are the 8 tourism sectors?
The following are the eight sectors of tourism:
- Accommodation.
- Adventure Tourism and Recreation.
- Attractions.
- Events and Conferences.
- Food and Beverage.
- Tourism Services.
- Transportation.
- Travel Trade.
What makes Victoria Falls a tourist attraction?
It is the largest waterfall in the world based on width and height. It measures one mile wide (1.7 km) and 360 feet high (108 meters). The Victoria Falls became a World Heritage Site in 1989 – This means it belongs to all the people of the word, irrespective of the territory on which the World Heritage site is.
How much money does Victoria BC make from tourism?
Fast facts. In 2020-21 the state’s tourism industry generated $10.7 billion (directly and indirectly) in Gross State Product, accounting for 2.3 per cent of Victoria’s economy.
What tourist attraction is located in Victoria that is considered to be one of the most beautiful drives in Australia?
Grampians Road Trip
One of Victoria’s best national parks, The Grampians, with imposing sandstone mountains and panoramic views is a must for any road trip enthusiasts.
What is the best suburb to live in Victoria?
The 12 best family-friendly suburbs in Melbourne
- Camberwell.
- Altona.
- Kew.
- Essendon.
- Wantirna.
- Balwyn.
- Ascot Vale.
- Coburg.
What is the oldest suburb in Victoria?
Fitzroy
Fitzroy was Melbourne’s first suburb, created in 1839 when the area between Melbourne and Alexandra Parade (originally named Newtown) was subdivided into vacant lots and offered for sale.
What is the smallest town in Victoria Australia?
Gordon, Victoria
| Gordon Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Gordon Post office | |
| Gordon | |
| Coordinates | 37°35′0″S 144°06′0″E |
| Population | 1,151 (2016 census) |
What are the 10 regions?
The geographic regions of the world can be divided into ten regions: Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, European Union, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, and the Caribbean.
Which is the most beautiful province in Australia?
Tasmania. South across the Bass Strait from Victoria, the island state of Tasmania has it all: mountains in the west, beaches in the east, and wild landscapes in the south.