Overview

Victoria offers water enthusiasts a range of activities in a variety of environments. Set sail on Australia's largest bay, ho aboard a cruise on the Yarra River or an historic paddle steamer on the Murray River. See the Gippsland Lakes by boat or whizz by on a pair of waterskis.

Discover hidden bays on The Bellarine, catch famous breaks at Bells Beach, and explore local waterways in the High Country.

Scuba, surf, paddle and sail

Victoria offers scuba divers a rich underwater world of shipwrecks, kelp forests and colourful soft corals. Join a local dive boat, or explore an underwater shore trail.

Take a canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP) out on the water and enjoy some quality reflection time. Ready to hit the waves? Strap the surfboard to roof and hit one of Victoria's legendary surf spots.


Good to know

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology website has an interactive weather and wave forecast map. You can also check wind direction, and tide predictions.

You'll need a boat licence to hire or charter a boat with an engine in Victoria. Find out more at the Maritime Safety Victoria website.

Stay sun smart, look for rips and undercurrents and take care around water. See our health and safety tips.

Highlights

Eastern Beach, Geelong & the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Eastern Beach

Swimming
Dive into the art deco swimming enclosure, take a scenic stroll along the boardwalk, or hit the kids' pool in Geelong's spectacular summer playground.
Island Surf School, Phillip Island

National Surfing Reserve

Beaches & coastlines
Declared a National Surfing Reserve in recognition of its quality breaks and pristine environment, Phillip Island offers four sites along its coast.
Surfer at Bells Beach, Torquay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Bells Beach

Beaches & coastlines
Check out the waves at Bells Beach, one of Australia's famous surfing beaches and home to the Rip Curl Pro held every Easter.
St Kilda Beach, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

St Kilda Beach

Beaches & coastlines
Enjoy a day by the seaside at St Kilda Beach, a buzzing hive of fitness activity and home to a weekly market, the iconic pier and heated Sea Baths.
City Baths, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne City Baths

Leisure activities
Swim back in time as you do your laps at these historic public baths. This modern 30-metre indoor heated lap pool is housed in a beautiful Federation building.
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Tours & gear hire

Let the experts take you underwater or help you get active on river, bay, lake and ocean around Victoria.
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Bay City Scuba

Tour operator
Bay City Scuba, located on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, is home to some of Australia's most stunning snorkelling, Scuba and Technical Diving.Port Phillip...
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Go Ride A Wave - Ocean Grove

Tour operator
When you join a surfing lesson with Go Ride A Wave, you are learning to surf with Australia's largest and most professional learn to surf organisation...
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Rafting Australia

Tour operator
Welcome to Rafting Australia, their whitewater paddling addiction started in 1976, that is over 40 years ago. How can such a passion last so long? Easy,...
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Summit&Surf

Tour operator
Summit&Surf (previously SUP-FIT) has been teaching people Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) techniques since 2015 and is the leading provider of SUP lessons...
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Sea Kayak Australia

Tour operator
Sea Kayak Australia (SKA) was established in 1994 and is based in Melbourne. Sea Kayak Australia undertakes sea kayak tours, courses, hire and outdoor...
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