The sunny season is calling

Victoria is blessed with blue skies and balmy, sun-kissed days in summer. Set out on a regional adventure characterised by refreshing watering holes, sand between your toes and tasty mouthfuls of fresh food. Lap up a creamy ice cream or a dollop of authentic gelato from gelaterias and emporiums across the state, sip aperol and curated cocktails at rooftop bars and chase the vibrant hues of a fiery sunset in scenic locales. 

Find a reprieve from the heat at white sand beaches, freshwater lakes and in shady forests, or get your thrills on water slides and under fountains at colourful adventure parks. Venture through Victoria’s picturesque landscape on eco-tourism experiences and take time to feel and see the land through an Indigenous lens on a First Nations tour.

There’s so much to see and do in Victoria this summer. 
FEASTIVAL at Falls Creek, High Country, Victoria

Summer festivals and events

Events
Celebrate summer and experience the best of Victoria's regions at incredible outdoor festivals and unmissable events along the coast and across towns.

Top summer reads

Inspiration for getaways spent beachside, poolside or frolicking through the countryside.
Geelong Foreshore, Victoria

Coolest places in Victoria

Features
Cool down this summer with a fruity ice cream or a cool swim in one of the many refreshing swimming spots and beaches around Victoria.
Picnic at Lon Retreat and Spa, Point Lonsdale, Victoria

Perfect picnics

Features
Spread a blanket and share a bite together in some of Victoria's stunning green spaces. Sun or shade, we've the perfect spot for grazing.
Venus Baths, Grampians, Victoria

10 epic walks for newbie hikers

Features
Here are 10 of the best trails to hit up in Victoria if you want a taste of nature, minus the crowds and the burning calves.
Live Wire Park, Geelong. Victoria

Victoria's funnest attractions

Features
Add a dash of excitement and a sprinkle of adrenaline to your fun-packed escape in Victoria with a visit to some of the state’s best attractions. From adventure parks to historical landmarks, there's something for everyone.
Geelong Art Gallery, Victoria, Australia

10 Accessible escapes in Victoria

Features
People of all abilities can enjoy the best of Victoria on an accessible escape. Think sensory forests, mobility access, audio aids and more to make travel easy for everyone.
Animus Distillery, Daylesford, Victoria

Victorian foodie hot spots

Eat & drink
Travel through our beautiful regions to find Victoria's celebrated and emerging foodie destinations in search of great places to wine and dine.
A campervan on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

7 epic campervan road trips

Features
Explore rugged coastlines, mountain ranges and dusty open roads on a trip through Victoria’s regions in your campervan.
Chancery Lane, Bendigo

Towns by train

Road trips & itineraries
Take the train straight to a regional city or town for a cruisy day trip, revelling in art, history and foodie adventures at an easy walking pace.
Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

All abilities outdoor adventures

See & do
Have no limitation fun in Victoria's national parks with accessible view points, sensory trails and all terrain mobility aids that make getting outdoors easier than ever.
Gelato Messina, Melbourne, Victoria

Victoria's best ice cream and gelato

Features
Think ice cream emporiums, authentic gelato, and lashings of sweet toppings from the best ice creameries and gelaterias around Victoria.
Hanging Rock, Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges. Photo by Ben Savage.

13 spectacular natural wonders in Victoria

Features
Visit enormous rock formations, ethereal pink lakes or enchanting caves — all of these natural wonders are right here in Victoria.
Cycling on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Road trips for backpackers

Features
Pack up and go: discover some of Victoria's best short road trips from Melbourne for budget-savvy backpackers.
Prom Country Cheese, Moyarra, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Feel good road trip

Features
Seek out sustainability in Victoria's regions. Plan a road trip with a feel-good difference, or swap out the car for a bike or multi-day hike.
Road tripping in the Grampians, Victoria, Australia.

Electric car road trip itineraries

Features
Gone electric? Map out the perfect EV vehicle road trip itinerary in Victoria, stopping in regional towns and villages to recharge.
Hotel Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Victoria's best outdoor dining options

Features
Keep the beers rolling and the tunes pumping at Victoria's top outdoor venues this summer.
}

Unable to get data

Refreshing activities

Chase fun in the sun at water parks, air-conditioned indoor attractions and more this summer.
Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre

Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre

Leisure activities
Make a splash in the pool, shoot a three pointer, play a game of table tennis, workout in the gym or smash out a game of squash, all that and more is on...
Skydive Yarra Valley

Skydive Yarra Valley

Action sports
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush over the lush Yarra Valley countryside in a life-changing tandem skydive
Stand Up Paddleboard along inland waterways

Wild Peninsula Stand Up Paddleboard and Snorkel Safari

Tours
A magical morning paddling immersed in nature as you embark on a SUP and Snorkel safari discovering the Mornington Peninsulas most majestic waterways.Your...
Adventure Girl

Live Wire Park

Action sports
Visit Australia's most electrifying adventure park. Unplug, recharge and set your senses alight with the beauty of the Great Ocean Road whilst zip lining,...
YMCA benalal

Benalla Aquatic Centre

Leisure activities
Benalla Aquatic Centre is a multi purpose modern facility offering fun and fitness for everyone, from toddlers to serious lap swimmers.The indoor complex...
Kayaking

Kayaking - Adventure Guides Australia

Tours
If you are wanting to keep cool in summer then this activity is for you.Adventure Guides Australia have various kayaking options available to suit your...
Early summer session

Group Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson

Tours
If you are planning to experience SUP for the very first time, either on your own, with family, or a group of friends, then a group lesson is the way to...
Lake Boga

Lake Boga

Waterskiing
At Lake Boga you can see how this quiet cul-de-sac was a transformed in 1942, during World War II, to a flying boat repair depot housing 1,500 servicemen...
Surf Lessons

Torquay Surfing Academy

Tour operator
The Torquay Surfing Academy is the ideal place to go for an exhilarating wave-riding experience, whether it's your first time or you're looking to enhance...
Anchoring in Refuge Cove

Wildlife Coast Cruises

Tour operator
Wildlife Coast Cruises is an environmentally accredited boat tour operator providing unique wildlife experiences and stunning scenic cruises around Wilsons...
AquaZone's 25m indoor pool

Aquazone

Leisure activities
Warrnambool is a city that loves to swim, and AquaZone is the premier aquatic and recreation centre in the area. It’s a perfect place for you, whether...
Climb Arena

Clip 'n Climb Phillip Island

Action sports
Reach new heights as you climb 10 metre visually stunning and individually themed wall challenges. Clip 'n Climb's challenges will keep everyone engaged...
Yarra Valley Trails

Yarra Valley Trails

Horse riding
Yarra Valley Trails - Horse riding at its best. Experience horse riding at its best on the fringes of the Yarra Valley. Less than an hour from the CBD,...
Marysville Pool

Marysville Outdoor Swimming Pool

Leisure activities
Come and enjoy a day at Marysville Outdoor Swimming Pool!A large undercover shelter area, equipped with tables and seats, provides a fantastic spot to...
Wake boarding on Lake Hume

Adventure Ski

Waterskiing
For those who enjoy getting out on the water and feeling the rush of adrenaline, Adventure Ski is right for you. Offering a range of services including...
}

Unable to get data

Embrace slow travel

Move with intention this summer and opt for experiences that support local tourism providers, encourage sustainable travel practices and show a deep sense of respect for the Traditional Owners of the Land.
Therapy Room set up for Shamanic Healing and Reiki

Holistic Soulscape

Spa & wellbeing
Unique Holistic Therapy and Healing service in Beechworth, North East Victoria. Supporting soul connection, discovery and healing for a deeper more authentic...
Churchill Island activities

Churchill Island

History & heritage
Discover important Victorian history at Churchill Island and take home local delicacies from the thriving farmers' market.
ponies grazing on grass

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary are a registered charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for horses, ponies and other large animals in crisis. The...
food and wine

Naturaliste Tours - From Phillip Island

Tour operator
Naturaliste Tours is a 4WD tour company operating on French Island, an off-grid, eco destination, just a 15-minute ferry ride from Cowes. Experienced,...
Burrinja Entrance

Burrinja Cultural Centre

Aboriginal art
Burrinja is at the heart of a thriving, contemporary art and performance culture, that invites participation, tells important narratives and champions...
Exterior shot of the Aboriginal Art Gallery set in a bush setting in Kalimna West, East Gippsland

Aboriginal Art Gallery at Forestec

Aboriginal art
The Aboriginal Art Gallery at Forestec offers a wide range of artworks from many talented Aboriginal artists living, working and practicing culture across...
Lee Couch on Country (Sacred Ladybath Falls)

Lee Couch - First Nations Wellness

Tour operator
Lee Couch is a First Nations wellness facilitator and educator offering various retreats, workshops and products.Lee offers unique essential oil blends...
Bunurong Environment Centre

Bunurong Environment Centre

Art & culture
Shell museum, discovery room, gift store, education programs.The Bunurong Environment Centre has something for everyone and will engage curious minds of...
Mitta Mitta gorge, Omeo

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,...
Enjoying a well earned view

Grampians Peaks Walking Company

Tour operator
The Grampians Peaks Walking Company is the premier operator of the Grampians Peaks Trail. With over 10 years of industry experience and local knowledge,...
Taungurung Country trees and flood waters

wawa biik - Taungurung Cultural Experiences

Tour operator
Wumindjika! wawa biik offers Taungurung-led cultural experiences across diverse biocultural landscapes of Taungurung Country. 'wawa biik’ means ‘hello...
young woman receiveing a Reiki Treatment

Heart Centred Reiki

Spa & wellbeing
Getting a Reiki treatment is one of the best things that you can do for your mind, body and spirit other than going on holiday. So, if you are on holiday...
Black Spur Drive, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.

Road trips and itineraries

See & do
Explore road trips, itineraries and walking trails. Follow our routes or pick your own path.
Woman using binoculars at wetlands

Melbourne Birding Tours

Tour operator
Chris has been a keen bird watcher since his boyhood in England. He founded his bird watching tour company in 1984, offering worldwide bird watching tours,...
Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island, Victoria

Sustainable Victoria

Features
Discover Melbourne and Victoria's good nature. Find eco-friendly travel options, sustainable kitchens and conservation experiences around the state.
}

Unable to get data

You may also like...

Metung hot springs, Gippsland, Victoria

Regional deals

Deals
Plan your next getaway with these great offers on the best accommodation, restaurants, spas and more across Victoria.
Kyneton Springs Motel, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

Wallet-friendly travel

Features
Replenish your soul in regional Victoria with great value getaway deals.
Olive at Loch, Gippsland

Explore Victoria's tiny villages

Features
Take time to seek out Victoria's tiny villages and towns. They're the small spaces that are home to some of the state's best-kept secrets.
Lake daylesford, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria

The best things to do in Victoria's regions

Road trips
Hit the open road and spend some time getting acquainted with the best parts of Victoria's pretty spectacular regions. Whatever your adventure style, there's an experience for you.