Victoria is cold in the winter; especially the Victorian highlands north of Melbourne where we live. Last year we had the worst winter in 20 years and we froze our butts off. So, this year we got smart. Stay away, travel north for the cold months June to September. Go where it is warmer. We planned to get to Byron Bay and then further north along the coast as far as we get. : That was the strategy! Ha Ha, they say the gods laugh at the best laid plans of mice and men.