Victoria, Australia Travel Guide | Things to do in Victoria

Australia's cultural capital also has its share of natural wonders

While Melbourne is known for being an arts centre, with festivals galore and an incredible food scene, Victoria is more than just a cultural hotspot, with outdoorsy options from snowfields in the northeast to the awe-inspiring coastline of the south.

Natural wonders such as the Twelve Apostles vie for attention with wildlife wonders such as Phillip Island’s beloved colony of Little Penguins. Swim with dolphins in Port Phillip Bay year-round or spot whales in Warrnambool from June to October.

Head to wild Gippsland, the famous coastal Great Ocean Road and the rocky Grampians for hiking and picturesque driving holidays, or visit historic goldfields towns such as Walhalla, Castlemaine and Daylesford for a fascinating old-world vibe. Don’t be surprised to find fine dining in country towns – in Daylesford, head to the Lake House; or try former Royal Mail chef Dan Hunter’s new digs at Brae restaurant in Birregurra.

Victoria has 22 distinct wine regions with over 850 wineries and 650 cellar doors. Within easy reach of the Melbourne city centre, you’ll find the vineyards of the Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges and Mornington Peninsula. Bottoms up!

Melbourne

Aerial view of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens and city skyline in the background.

Live it up! The best things to do in Melbourne

Got your coffee? Got your coat? Great, now you’re ready to dive into Melbourne.

Rutherglen is Victoria's other, lesser known wine haven.

Discover Rutherglen: one of Australia's oldest wine regions

This tiny Victorian wine region boasts 19 quaint cellar doors and great restaurants. Spend the weekend wine tasting and eating your way around town.

View of Melbourne skyline across the Yarra River, with Flinders Street Station in the foreground.

Melbourne for families: kid-friendly fun on a budget

An amazing children’s garden, a riverside skate park, a classic tram and arty fun in Fed Square: welcome to free family-friendly Melbourne!

Ski holiday at Mt Baw Baw is about the little things

It may not have top billing when it comes to snow resorts, but Mt Baw Baw’s smaller footprint certainly has its advantages. Here’s why you should visit.

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Discover Victoria's diverse wine regions

Wine regions in Victoria, from the peninsulas to the valleys, discover world-class prosecco, chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz and fortifieds in Victoria.