Top Romantic Escapes In Victoria You Must Consider

At first look, beach cottages are mainly the province of the summer season. Surf, sun, and sand draw crowds out to Victoria's vacation centers and individuals remain in relaxation mode.

But winter leisure activities need not be limited to shivering in front of the heating unit while regretting the loss of your thongs and singlets.

Victoria's regional gets away are just as alluring in the colder months, many hosting occasions that display the best features of the chill.

We searched the 5 corners of Victoria (yes, there are 5 corners, count them) for the top winter weekend gets away.

1. Yarra Valley

With wonderful wine, food, and views, the Yarra Valley never ever disappoints even on the coldest of days, and the many wineries offer up their finest reds and winter-warmer dishes.

To commemorate the winter season solstice-- the fastest day of the year, 15 of the region's smaller sized wineries will be hosting The Shortest Lunch, where punters can come along for entree-sized meals and fantastic wines they may otherwise have actually skipped in favour of the bigger wineries.

A few of the wineries getting involved include Billanook Estate, Paynes Rise, Steels Creek Estate and Yering Farm.

2. Mt Buller

Go out those poles (or employ them from a level of ski stores) and load your thermals-- the ski season will hit.

Mt Buller is among Victoria's most popular ski locations, however, if sliding (or, depending on your coordination, falling) down a mountain is not your concept of a great time, there's still plenty to do.

Indulge yourself in at the bars, dining establishments and spa, and the movie theater-- where you can capture the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour-- showcasing experience movies from around the world.

3. The Great Ocean Road

A trip to the beach does not require warm weather. Carpet up and see the incredible coastline as it changes into a dark and rainy canvas, all from the convenience of the many beachside and holiday accommodation choices along The Great Ocean Road.

Rather than a hotel, why not rent a house with a number of couples and cosy up by the fire with a good bottle of red and a parlor game or more?

Ocean House Lorne is a high-end home that sleeps 10 people and boasts sensational ocean views, high-end furniture and fixtures and champagne on arrival-- what could be better?