Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Victoria





Hanging Rock is an unique hill topped by rocks and was the site of the strange story of the four lost girls at the Picnic at Hanging Rock.













The view from Picnic Rock reveals a countryside fit for a hobbit – or an Englishman.





In the late 1800’s Gold was discovered north of Melbourne and Bendigo became one of the richest cities in the world.




The main source of Australian wines is Southern Australia but vineyards are throughout the coastal areas. Yarra Valley is a major wine area in Victoria just east of Melbourne.






Next stop Melbourne

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