Relax, recharge and rejuvenate on an unforgettable summer road trip through regional Victoria.

Greet the sunrise with ocean swims, or the sunset with poolside cocktails. Fill your picnic basket to overflowing with abundant local produce and find your perfect picnic spot. Chase stunning waterfalls, hike your way through pristine native bush and gaze out from incredible summits. Rest your head under the stars, beside the roaring ocean or among the kangaroos.

Lap up the sunshine in style this summer with our Victorian road trip tips.

Moments in the sun

Savour every last ray of sunshine with these detours.
Four Pillars, Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Breezy botanicals

Eat & drink
It's a breeze dropping by these regional gin distilleries on a day trip. Sit down to tastings and masterclasses or create your own gin paddles.
Hotel Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Victoria's best outdoor dining options

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Keep the beers rolling and the tunes pumping at Victoria's top outdoor venues this summer.
A campervan on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

7 epic campervan road trips

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Explore rugged coastlines, mountain ranges and dusty open roads on a trip through Victoria’s regions in your campervan.
Geelong Foreshore, Victoria

Coolest places in Victoria

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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 Emerald Lake, Victoria

Fancy picnics

Eat & drink
Take your pick of the best, fancy, catered picnic options at wineries and eateries in regional Victoria. All you need to pack is the sunscreen.
Udder and Hoe, Loch, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Road trip pit stops

Eat & drink
Follow food and wine trails to see and taste the best of the state. Make your road trip in Victoria a foodie affair to remember.
Prom Country Cheese, Moyarra, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Feel good road trip

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.
Cycling on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Road trips for backpackers

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Pack up and go: discover some of Victoria's best short road trips from Melbourne for budget-savvy backpackers.
Gelato Messina, Melbourne, Victoria

Victoria's best ice cream and gelato

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Think ice cream emporiums, authentic gelato, and lashings of sweet toppings from the best ice creameries and gelaterias around Victoria.
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Destination seaside

Outdoor & adventure
Make the most of summer: spend lazy days and balmy nights exploring Victoria's best beaches, coastal towns, secluded hamlets and aquatic adventures.
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Pick your own

Local produce
Pick your own fruit at one of Victoria's famous berry orchards or local farms. Get a little taste of summer sun and fresh air.
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Water activities

Outdoor & adventure
Set sail for a day on Victoria's waterways - explore an underwater shipwreck, swim at a calm Murray River beach, or waterski around Gippsland Lakes.
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Self-drive

Getting here & around
Victoria's compact size and diversity of landscapes makes it ideal for touring. As well, the major roads between cities and country towns are well signposted.