Beautiful Victoria, Australia’s Garden State.
<p>Much of Australia’s modern history and natural beauty lies within the Garden State, and is located only a short drive away from the capital. <a href="https://www.hertz.com.au/p/hire-a-car/australia/victoria/melbourne">Hire a car in Melbourne</a> and discover the sporting capital of the world.</p><p>Be transported back in time and visit the towns of the gold rush era around Castlemaine, <a href="https://www.hertz.com.au/p/hire-a-car/australia/victoria/ballarat">Ballarat</a> and <a href="https://www.hertz.com.au/p/hire-a-car/australia/victoria/bendigo">Bendigo</a>.</p><p>Drive the iconic Great Ocean Road on the way to Victoria’s surf coast. On the way, pick up a bargain at the factory outlets of some of the world’s most popular sports brands.</p><p>Find serenity under the stars against the backdrop of some of the state’s must-see landscapes on offer at the Grampians and High Country.</p><p>If something a little more decadent tickles your fancy, you can treat yourself to the wine and rolling hills in the Yarra Valley, or pamper yourself in a tranquil spa in the Macedon Ranges.</p><p>Victoria also hosts some of the most unique wildlife experiences in the world, including the little penguin colony at Phillip Island, whale watching in <a href="https://www.hertz.com.au/p/hire-a-car/australia/victoria/warrnambool">Warrnambool</a> and the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary.</p>