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Great Ocean Walk, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne

Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways for secret bars, boutiques, and events.

Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Take to the relaxing waters of Daylesford - in spas, decadent meals, or lakeside rooms.

Bulong Estate, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Disappear from city bustle in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge away in the Yarra Valley.

Mornington Peninsula

Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Phillip Island

Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.

Great Ocean Road

Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.

Goldfields

Unearth the riches of the Goldfields in modern galleries, museums and boutique bistros and wineries.

Grampians

Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

High Country

Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.

Gippsland

Be inspired by Gippsland's calm beaches, lakes and peaks, then dip into busy waterfront villages.

Murray River, Mildura, Victoria, Australia

The Murray

Unwind along the mighty Murray River and enjoy the region's slow food, fine wine, golf and scenery.

Melbourne highlights

Cafes
Follow the aromas of freshly extracted single origin coffee beans down cobblestoned laneways and into laid-back coffee strips for that caffeine buzz.
Peninsula Hot Springs & Day Spa
Pamper yourself at Victoria's first natural hot mineral spring and day spa located just over an hour South of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula.
Golf
Tee off on Victoria's outstanding sand-belt, links-style and resort courses, following the swings of some of the world's biggest names in golf.
Nature and wildlife
Get outside and find abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria, from desert landscapes to rugged coastline, lush alpine outlooks to inland waterways.
Food and wine
Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.
Spectator sports
Hear the crack of the bat, boot on leather and the roar of the engine in sports-mad Victoria, a prime playing field for spectators and participants.

More about Melbourne

Experience Melbourne

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

Duck into Melbourne's famed laneways, scamper up some stairs and take a tipple in an inimitable bar.

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, and community events.

Centre Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

City laneways

There's always an illicit thrill to be had in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways.

Dirty Three at All Tomorrow's Parties Festival, Mt Bulla, Victoria, Australia. Image: Carbie Warbie

Live music

See headliners at an arena, a big name in a Victorian country venue or find your new favourite band.

Federation Square

Start your Melbourne journey at "Fed Square", with its events, restaurants and cafes, and galleries.

Shopping

Find out where to start your fashion, jewellery, furniture or fine art shopping spree.

Beyond Melbourne

Pier at Mallacoota, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive

Take in the beauty of the coastline between Melbourne and Sydney, and detour inland for a new view.

Mornington Peninsula

Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Grampians

Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

Dominique Portet, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

South east triangle

Explore the natural beauty, attractions and great local food and wine of the regions.

Spa and wellbeing

With a long spa tradition, if it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape.

Couple feeding a kangaroo, Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Nature and wildlife

Get outside to find abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's deserts, coasts, alps and waterways.

Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive

Chart a course from Melbourne to Sydney via Canberra.

Echuca Dancers, Echuca, Victoria, Australia

Aboriginal Victoria

Journey through Aboriginal Victoria for a contemporary interpretation of 60,000 years of history.

Backpacker

Information for backpackers about work, visas, study, volunteering, nightlife and accommodation.

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Escape from the city in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge in the Yarra Valley.

Victoria's regions

Useful information

On the slopes

Melbourne's snowfields
Experience all the excitement of Victoria's snowfields in wintertime. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, toboggan rides and myriad family attractions.

Videos

Villages in the snow (1:52)

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Touring routes

South east touring route
Explore the natural beauty, attractions and great local food and wine of the regions within an easy 60-minute drive of Melbourne.
Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive
Get behind the wheel and absorb the striking coastline between Melbourne and Sydney. Detour to national parks, beaches and lakes, and an inland route.
Touring routes
Travel from mountains to coast to city in no time thanks to Victoria's compact size, following tourist routes and itineraries or just by winging it.
Great Southern Touring Route
Discover the Great Ocean Road, gold history and Grampians along the Great Southern Touring Route. See awesome coastal cliffs and towering rock stacks.