Overview
View iconic wildlife in the wild on this journey around Victoria. See wombats in Wilsons Promontory, penguins and seals at Phillip Island, dolphins off the Mornington Peninsula, and of course kangaroos, emus and koalas as you travel along the Great Ocean Road. Keep your eyes open for other cuties, such as the echidna, platypus and tiger quolls as you go. This touring route is about 1300 km/800 miles and 20 hours drive time. Allow 7 to 8 days.
Destinations
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Wildlife
Wildlife
Birdwatching
Binoculars in hand, twitchers come from across the world to explore Victoria's vast wilderness, lush wetlands and marine parks teeming with life.
Wildlife & zoos
Dolphins
Watch from the shore, or join an organised expedition to swim with or cruise alongside Port Phillip Bay's friendly bottlenose and common dolphins.
Wildlife & zoos
Emus
Victoria's emus boast a high-profile role on Australia's coat of arms and make for esteemed and inevitable guests at your picnic in a national park.
Wildlife & zoos
Kangaroos
The intriguing kangaroo is the unofficial symbol of Australia and can be found in the wild in many parts of Victoria, including close to Melbourne.
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.
Wildlife and zoos
Platypuses
Wander through the vast Victorian wilderness in search of the elusive platypus, one of the Australia's most lovable and curious native animals.
Wildlife and zoos
Seals
Watch cuddly seals at play in the waters along Victoria's south coast, from the Great Ocean Road down to the rocky shoreline of Phillip Island.
Wildlife & zoos
Wombats
With a bit of luck and eagle eyes, you can spot wombats in Gippsland and the Great Ocean Road as they emerge from their burrows to forage for dinner.
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