Wildlife & adventure touring route
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Victoria's south east is an adventure waiting to happen. Walk through forests, swim and scuba dive in the bays and beaches, explore islands and sail down the slopes at ski fields. See intriguing wildlife at home in sanctuaries and in the waters of Port Phillip Bay. So pack your walking shoes, your bathers and a spirit of adventure - and start exploring.
Take a stroll along the Yarra River at sundown, see dolphins and seals in Port Phillip Bay, or head to Melbourne Zoo for a day with the animals.
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56 km / 35 miles, 1 hr
See 200 species of local wildlife in Healsville and ride Australia's oldest steam railway through lush forests.
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140 km / 87 miles, 1.5 hr
See koalas and little penguins, visit the Grand Prix Circuit, and take in scenery on a helicopter ride.
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105 km / 65 miles, 1 hr
Swim with dolphins, ride through bushland on the Gunnamatta Trail, or grab your clubs and hit the fairways.
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Regions
Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways and discover gourmet feasts and fine wines, dynamic events, secret bars, boutiques and more.
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Combine the best of Europe's coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour from Melbourne.
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Join families and fans of water sports travelling just 90 minutes from Melbourne to see penguins, international motor sports and waterfront living.
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Escape to the Yarra Valley for indulgent food and wine, and disappear into fern glades and forests in the Dandenong Ranges.
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