Victoria's regions

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.

Wilsons Promontory

National parks & reserves

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

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

See Phillip Island's little penguins emerge from the sea, peek at life inside a burrow, and spot other Australian animals at this wildlife wonderland.

Wineries

Eat & drink

Build an enviable wine cellar, stocked with cool-climate varietals and rich reds sourced from Victoria's five distinct wine regions.

Puffing Billy Railway

History & heritage

All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.

Nature and wildlife

See & do

Get outside and discover abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's desert landscapes, rugged coastlines, lush alpine outlooks and inland waterways.

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.

Eat and drink

Victoria

Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.

Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa & wellbeing

Pamper yourself at Victoria's first natural thermal mineral springs and day spa, located just over an hour from Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula.

Sustainable travel tips for Victoria

Food & wine

Keen to travel for good? From sustainable experiences, to protecting local wildlife, learn how to tread lightly as you make your way around Victoria.

Sustainable Central Victoria

Features

Pink Lakes, stunning rockscapes and hikes; wineries and natural spas - Central Victoria has your eco-friendly travel choices covered.

Sustainable Northern Victoria

Features

Hike and swim along the Mighty Murray river, camp in deserts and wildlife parks, and tour eco-friendly food and wine options in Northern Victoria.

Sustainable Southern Victoria

Features

Lighthouses, farmstays, penguins and 12 Apostles - amid all of this discover a wealth of sustainable options in Southern Victoria.

Best regional restaurants

Restaurants

Some of Victoria's best dining is out of town. Hit the road and treat yourself to the top spots on Victoria's exceptional regional culinary landscape.

Make your own

Features

Choose from a wide range of classes and workshops to pick up a new skill or trade, or file away a fresh recipe on your next trip to regional Victoria.

Major events

What's on

Join the festivities in Melbourne and Victoria at major arts, food and wine, cultural and sports events throughout the year.

Shopping and fashion

See & do

Let your tour of the city take in department stores and shopping centres, arcades and laneways and the flagship stores of edgy Victorian designers.