Nature and wildlife, Victoria, Australia

Take the time to explore Victoria's diverse natural landscapes and iconic wildlife while you travel. Wander across sand dunes and snow white beaches, trek through lush green rainforests and rugged desert country, while getting up close to the natural inhabitants as you go.

Beaches & coastlines

12 Apostles

Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.

Reed's Lookout, Grampians, Victoria. Photo by Julian Kingma

National parks & reserves

Grampians National Park

Discover grand and rugged mountain ranges, spectacular wildflowers and a wealth of Aboriginal rock art sites in the Grampians National Park.

Raymond Island Koala Walk, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Wildlife & zoos

Koalas

The shy koala is likely to sleep through the excitement you experience when you spot them in the Victorian bush, high up in the forks of gum trees.

Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Wildlife

Penguins

Meet the island's famous penguin and experience that electrifying moment as you spot the first one emerge from the sea and waddle along the beach.

National parks & reserves

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve

Meet koalas, emus, kangaroos and many species of waterbirds roaming freely in Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, which sits inside an extinct volcano.

National parks & reserves

Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory National Park sits at the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland, offering visitors stunning scenery and wildlife.

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Tours

12 Apostles & Great Ocean Road Day Tour

On this laid-back small group (max eight guest) day adventure, you will start the morning off with some hot tea or coffee before we head down to the breathtaking...

12 Apostles, Great Otways and Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Otways National Park

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12 Apostles, Great Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour

The small group of eight guests maximum, will depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Here you...

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3 & 4 Day Grampians & Great Ocean Road Campout

Hop To It Tours specialise in small group camping tours and pack as many activities into your trip as possible making sure you get to experience the area...

Enjoying mountain views and wildlflowers on an easy guided walk in the Alpine National Park

Nature & wildlife tours

Alpine Discovery Tour (5 days)

Relax, breathe in the clear mountain air and enjoy lots of short guided nature walks with Alpine wildflowers at your feet. Discover Victoria's magnificent...

Walking tours

Alpine Walking in Autumn (5 days)

Enjoy a classic lodge based walking holiday exploring part of the Alpine National Park with Gippsland High Country Tours. You can feel as though you are...

Tours

Australian Animals and Winery Extravaganza

Heading to the mountains you will visit a unique animal park in the morning and proceed to the wineries for lunch.Taking in the heights and sights of Melbourne...

Exploring red gum forests along the Murray river

Tours

Australian Bush Delights - Hattah Lakes Half Day Tour

Murray Offroad Adventures' Hattah Lakes Tour is a half day tour of Hattah/Kulkyne National Park. Travel in comfort to experience this internationally listed...

Carla and Alexandra meeting the famous Jo

Nature & wildlife tours

Australian Wildlife & Indigenous Cultural Experience

Koala and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour:Come and experience the real 'Outback Australian Bush', only an hour train ride from downtown Melbourne. On the very small,...

Nature & wildlife tours

Australian Wildlife Experience at Healesville Sanctuary

Wander through a stunning bushland setting with an expert ranger who will share stories of unique and unusual native wildlife.Your ranger will get you...