Accommodation
Hotels
A full range of accommodation is available in Victoria, ranging from international-standard hotels in Melbourne to farm-stay, home-stay and self-catering holidays throughout the region. Numerous historic bed & breakfast establishments, some of them supported by the National Trust of Australia, are also on offer. There are some cutting-edge hotels now open in Victoria. For further information, contact the Australian Hotels Association Victoria, (tel: (3) 9654 7100; fax: (3) 9822 9099; website: www.ahha.com.au).
Bed & Breakfast
These range from quiet lodges and cottages to farms and classic guest houses. Farmstays offer the opportunity to stay in a family homestead whilst participating in farm activities. Further information can be obtained from Tourism Victoria (see Contact Addresses section).
Camping/Caravanning
A number of companies can arrange motor camper rentals, with a range of fully-equipped vehicles. Full details can be obtained from Parks Victoria, Level 10, 535 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 (tel: (3) 8627 4699; fax: (3) 9629 5563; e-mail: info@parks.vic.gov.au; website: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au). The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) also produces a comprehensive guide to tourist park accommodation, available at RACV retail stores in Victoria and online (website: http://motoring.racv.com).
Note
For further coverage of the range of accommodation available, see Accommodation in the main Australia section.
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