Overview

Step out of the everyday and find your special place in the clouds. Lose yourself in the ancient landscapes of the Grampians National Park, looking down across Halls Gaps and the surrounding craggy peaks, or survey the towering limestone cliffs of the famous 12 Apostles and the wild Southern Ocean. Soak up sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay at Arthur's Seat, or get a bird's-eye view of Wilson Promontory's idyllic coves and lush hinterland from the top of Mt Oberon. Stand a while in quiet contemplation of Victoria's stunning vistas and iconic landmarks.

Highlights

The Pinnacle, Grampians National Park, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

The Pinnacle

Walking & hiking
Choose from two different routes up to The Pinnacle lookout and keep an eye out for native wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and echidnas.
12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

12 Apostles

Beaches & coastlines
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.
The Horn Trail, Mt Buffalo, High Country, Victoria, Australia

The Horn Trail

Walking & hiking
Walk to the highest point on Mt Buffalo and enjoy a spectacular view over the Australian Alps and Mount Buffalo National Park.
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Lighthouses

Cape Otway Lighthouse

Cape Otway Lightstation

History & heritage
Climb for dramatic views and stories of shipwrecks at this historic lighthouse perched on towering cliffs where Bass Strait meets the Southern Ocean.
Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve

Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve

National parks & reserves
Things to do- Visit the lighthouse museum- Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse- See some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne when you...
Walking trail

Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk

Walking & hiking
Take the gravel path that leads walkers through beard heath to a lookout point with views across to the lighthouse, telegraph station and the ocean.
Point Hicks Light Station Reserve, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Point Hicks Lightstation Walk

Walking & hiking
Journey through pristine natural beauty to the granite headland that was Captain Cook's first sight of the Australian mainland in April 1770.
A full view of Split Point Lightouse on International Lighthouse Weekend with signal flags flying

Split Point Lighthouse Tours Aireys Inlet

History & heritage
Come and climb the Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet. The views are simply breathtaking.You will spot Split Point Lighthouse as you travel the Great...
Cape Schanck Lighthouse, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Cape Schanck Lighthouse

Heritage buildings
Climb the stone steps to the lamp room of one of the oldest lighthouses in Victoria and look out over the blue waters of Bass Strait from the balcony.

Across Victoria

The Horn at Mount Buffalo, High Country, Victoria, Australia

High Country

Nature & wildlife
From rugged mountains to rolling snow plains, rushing rivers to gentle lakes, here are some of the best places from which to take in the views.
Scenic lookout, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Geelong & the Bellarine

Nature & wildlife
Breathe in fresh sea air and enjoy views of Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait at the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and The Bluff at Barwon Heads.
Yarra Valley Vista, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Nature & wildlife
Explore the Yarra Valley's scenic vine-strung hills, lush greenery and orchards from up high in an air-balloon or down low among the vineyards.
Hanging Rock, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Nature & wildlife
Gaze up at cascading waterfalls and wander through verdant gardens. Look out over the plains from rocky outcrops and encounter majestic Hanging Rock.
National Rhododendron Gardens, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Nature & wildlife
You'd be excused for thinking every part of the photogenic Dandenong Ranges is a scenic attraction, but make a beeline for some real standouts.
Teddy's Lookout, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Great Ocean Road

Nature & wildlife
View Victoria's stunning coastline from scenic lookouts of the Southern Ocean to rugged cliffs, picture-perfect beaches, islands and ancient forests.
Lang's Lookout, Mount Alexander. Photo by Ben Savage

Goldfields

Nature & Wildlife
From rocky outcrops to panoramic vistas, here's where to find the best lookouts in Victoria's Goldfields.
Black Spur, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Nature & wildlife
Travel the awe-inspiring Black Spur to see diverse, breath-taking scenic attractions ranging from snowgum woodlands to rainforest in the Yarra Ranges.
Walkway to London Bridge, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Mornington Peninsula

Nature & wildlife
The Mornington Peninsula's stunning coastline and glittering stretches of bay and beach roll out beneath you from these breathtakingly scenic viewing spots.

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Reeds Lookout, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Walking and hiking

Outdoor & adventure
Pack a picnic, map and camera and discover Victoria on foot on walking trails close to Melbourne or within easy driving distance of the city.
Global Ballooning, Melbourne, Victoria

Ballooning and scenic flights

Outdoor & adventure
Take to the skies and survey Victoria's landscape from a hot air balloon or scenic flight, or experience the thrill of skydiving or hang-gliding.
Camping, Forges Beach, Victoria, Australia

Camping

Outdoor & adventure
Pitch a tent and set up camp to sleep under canopies of stars in campsites with the comforts of home, or rough it in undiscovered, secluded spots.
Surfer at Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Surfing and windsurfing

Out door & adventure
Throw on your wetsuit and ride the crystal clear waves as they roll in from the Southern Ocean along Victoria's famous and tempestuous coastline.