Ecotourism
Victoria has a diverse wealth of natural attractions, found in landscapes ranging from desert, mountain, alpine and coastal to riverine and rainforest. Victoria also has the greatest biodiversity, relative to land size in Australia.
Look for ecotourism and nature tourism certification when selecting tourism businesses that operate on public land. Certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and conservation, and the provision of quality experiences and high levels of environmental and cultural interpretation in the natural environment.
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Architect-designed 4-star accommodation set in the foothills of Mt Abrupt. Experience the wonders of eco living in a peaceful Grampians setting. Borders the Dunkeld golf course.
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Our Park offers an alternative to the hustle and bustle of a seaside resort. We are located at the foot of the Otway Ranges close to the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, waterfalls, rainforest and ocean beaches. Our park provides caravan and camping sites, as well as self contained cabins.
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Grampians YHA Eco-Hostel is a ground-breaking eco-hostel that incorporates many features designed to protect and complement the natural environment of the Grampians. The award winning hostel features modern, state of the art facilities to make your stay in the Grampians most enjoyable.
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Quality accommodated walking holidays. Walk from one B&B to the next, while your luggage is moved ahead. Guided or self-guided trips include the Great Ocean Walk, Great Alpine Walk and Grampians Traverse.
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Located on the Great Ocean Road, between Lorne and Anglesea. Offers the beach and bush riding, with a variety of horses for experienced and novice riders.
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Experience the Great Ocean Walk and stay in a purpose built sustainable walking lodge exclusive to bothfeet walkers. All meals, transfers, day pack and weather proof jacket included.
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See Victoria's wildlife in the wild. Take a small group tour or day trip, focussing on unique Australian animals, birds and Aboriginal Culture.
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Award-winning, environmental tours in the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges. We are the Night Walk Specialists, so come and join us on a fun and educational tour to learn about Australia's fascinating wildlife.
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Eco tours that focus on enjoying nature, organic foods, sustainability, wildlife history and culture. Depart from Stony Point (Mornington Peninsula) and Cowes (Phillip Island).
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Quality eco tours and walks through High Country and East Gippsland national parks and wilderness. Guides explain the local ecology and history as you experience alpine wildflowers, forests of towering trees and more.
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Winner of the 2007 Australian Tourism Award for Best Tour and Transport Operator. Day tours to the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island for the world famous Penguin Parade.
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Taking you deep into the Goldfields region of Victoria, tours are a blend of eco-tourism and gold rush heritage. Experience gold rush towns, taste fabulous wines, and discover the natural beauty of this region.
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Quality, fully-inclusive, guided walking holidays in Victoria. Highly qualified leaders share a wealth of experience, cultural insight, nature and history of each area. Gourmet meals included.
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Personalised tours and adventures to discover extraordinary landscapes, wildflowers and wild native animals.
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Active animal conservation program in the spectacular Grampians National Park with a park ranger/researcher to monitor nationally vulnerable and endangered native wildlife.
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Board a fully-equipped Luxury 70 launch to experience resident Port Phillip Bay seals and dolphins in their natural environment off the coast of Sorrento.
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Enjoy spectacular views, pristine wilderness, personalised service and quality experience on a fully-catered 4WD tour of the Alpine High Country and the North East Victorian Alps region.
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Trail horse rides ranging from 2 hours to multi days through the Victorian High Country as seen in 'The Man from Snowy River' films. Catering for all level of riders.
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Choose from an extensive selection of diverse day, evening and overnight tours including tours of historic Huts and mining areas.
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Integrating beautifully with nature the Eco-certified multi award-winning Cape Otway Centre for Conservation Ecology offers guests from around the world a genuinely warm welcome as they enjoy wonderful accommodation, superb dining and exquisite surroundings in the wilderness setting of the Otways, hosted by the Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year.
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An all-seasons park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers.
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See Little Penguins waddling ashore to their burrows at sunset and koalas in the treetops, and be charmed by historic Churchill Island. Phillip Island Nature Park, yours to discover naturally.
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Experience the spectacular formations of Buchan Caves. Formed by underground rivers cutting through limestone rock, the formations are created by rain water seeping through cracks and dissolving some of the limestone.
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Join a tour into the night-time world of native animals including dunnarts, bettongs, quolls and owls. Daytime tours also operate and a cafe overlooks the wetlands and grazing kangaroos.
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Just 1 hour from Melbourne in the Yarra Valley over 200 Australian wildlife species live in natural bush land at Healesville Sanctuary. The Australian Wildlife Health Centre at Healesville Sanctuary is the perfect place to understand conserving Australian species through rescue, rehabilitation and release of wildlife back into community.
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