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Live Wire Park, Lorne, Great Ocean Road
Image: Live Wire Park, Lorne, Great Ocean Road

Highlights

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Family panning for gold with costumed digger

Sovereign Hill

History & heritage
Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.
The timeless tradition of sitting on the carriage sill is back!

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.
Triceratops

Melbourne Museum

Museums
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
Crouching Tiger

Melbourne Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Get up close with more than 250 species as you explore rainforests, bushland and underwater worlds. Don't miss the zookeeper talks and feeding times!
Welcome to Panny's Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

Local produce
Develop a delicious addiction, with chocolates to taste, try and buy, at this wondrous factory, cafe and art gallery celebrating all things chocolate.
Man on Fly

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

Walking & hiking
Enjoy a real bird's eye view and sway with the branches when you take a walk high in the dense rainforest canopy in the heart of the ancient Otways.
Old Melbourne Gaol

Old Melbourne Gaol

History & heritage
Sentence yourself to a day of fun or a spooky night at Victoria's oldest prison, which housed tough criminals and the infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
A lion

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.
mum holding her daughter.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Dive deep to discover life beneath the Southern Ocean; walk under tunnels filled with sharks and rays, or ride a simulated underwater rollercoaster.
Lego Shark

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

Family
LEGO Discovery Centre Melbourne is the ultimate indoor playground. Ideal for families with children aged 3 to 10, a world of creative building fun.
Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside

History & heritage
Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships. Experience the turbulent trials...
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Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne Skydeck

Architecture & design
Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.
Two meerkats looking up at the camera

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Winner of Victoria's Best Attraction at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards and silver in Major Attractions 2024.Ballarat Wildlife Park is set amongst the...
Phillip Island Nature Parks

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.
Koalas Hazel and Emily

Healesville Sanctuary

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.
aerial shot of a tube of people going down the Tsunami funnel

Adventure Park

Leisure activities
Dial up your summer at Victoria's biggest theme park, Adventure Park Geelong. Offering awesome family fun and unlimited rides all day long, Adventure Park...

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Phot: Roberto Seba

48 hours: Family

Find activities for kids big and small at zoos, museums, galleries and parks across Melbourne. You'll discover plenty to keep the whole family amused.
Tobogganing at Lake Mountain, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Family trips

Snow & skiing
Head towards Victoria's snowfields for a day to remember. Start a snowball fight, build a snowman together, or race each other downhill on toboggans.
Port Fairy Beach, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Family-friendly beaches

Beaches and coastlines
Find the best beaches with safe shallows for frolicking, suitable sand for castles, rock pools for rambling and foreshores for picnics and play.
Blender Studios Street Art Tours, Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Urban Adventure

See & do
No time to be bored: Melbourne is full of fun and active urban adventures and activities that will keep energetic teens (and adults) going.
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Family touring route

Go Beyond Melbourne
Get the kids together, pack the van, and hit the road for an epic five-day family adventure, and never be more than an hour or two from the city.
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens, Shoreham, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Mazes

Family activities
Lose yourself in the best hedge, timber and indoor mazes at adventure parks and stunning gardens across Victoria. A-maze-ing fun for all the family.
Enchanted Adventure Garden, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Fun activities

See & do
Entertain littlies, teens, tweens and big kids with fun-filled activities in every corner of Victoria, from marvellous minigolf to amazing mazes and more.

What's on

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Colourful light projections on Sovereign Hill buildings with a crowd

Winter Wonderlights

Family
Until 27 Jul 2025
Sovereign Hill transforms into a glittering wonderland as Winter Wonderlights returns. By day, enjoy the classic Sovereign Hill experiences – hop on a...
Steam train trips

Swan Bay Express Train Rides

Family
20 Jul 2025
Travel across the Bellarine along Swan Bay and through remnant bushland. Sit back in the comfortable leather seats as the train traverses rural farmland...
Hedge maze with snow on it

Winter School Holidays at Maze House

Family
Until 20 Jul 2025
Maze House is open every day in the Winter School Holidays.Rug up and get lost in this 30 year old maze. Find all the clues in the special Winter Maze...
Kids playing in the snow

Adventure Park's Winter Glow

Family
18 Jul 2025
Adventure Park's Winter Glow brings snow, lights, fire, ice and theme park rides together in a fun and immersive family festival celebrating all things...
Snow Dogs Photography and Retreats

Snow Dogs Photography and Retreats

Community
18 Jul - 03 Aug 2025
Ever wanted for your dog to have their own 'Snow Bunny' experience? Create magical, irresistible memories with your dog with Puppy Tales Photography. Experience...
Pirate Sunday at Polly Woodside

Pirate Day at Polly Woodside

Family
20 Jul 2025
Ahoy there me hearties. Come aboard the tall ship, Polly Woodside on the third Sunday of each month for Pirate Day. Bring along your scallywags and buccaneers,...
two children digging for vegetables

Melbourne Royal Show

Family
25 Sep - 05 Oct 2025
For sheer fun, thrills, and excitement, nothing compares to the Melbourne Royal Show at Melbourne Showgrounds. The 2025 Melbourne Royal Show will be a...

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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Museums

Art, theatre & culture
From the living history of Sovereign Hill to the wonder of Scienceworks, there are many worlds to explore in Victoria's fascinating, diverse museums.
Surfers at Forrest Caves beach, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Beaches and coastlines

Nature & wildlife
Drag yourself away from the Great Ocean Road with its dramatic rock sculptures and soaring views, and discover more of Victoria's stunning coastline.
Wildlife Wonders, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

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.
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.

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