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Thrills & spills

Satisfy your sense of adventure in Victoria's great outdoors. You'll find breathtaking backdrops and untouched wilderness within reach of your base camp. Pick your element and grab your tools: walking boots or a set of wheels, surf or snowboard, skis or rope to set your pulse racing. Let's go!

Rock Climbing, Mt Arapiles

Adventure

Visit Victoria for mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, abseiling, off-roading and horse riding

Bushwalk, Marysville State Forest

Bushwalk

Parks, beaches, reserves and sanctuaries offer fantastic hiking, trekking, bushwalking and camping across the state

Cycling, St Kilda, Melbourne

Cycle and skate

Explore Melbourne and beyond by bike, or grab your deck and head to Melbourne's skate friendly city heart

Scuba diving, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Scuba dive

Take the plunge in Victoria, with wrecks, reefs and drifts – a treasure trove of natural wonders to explore

Snowboarding, Falls Creek

Ski and snowboard

Victoria's major ski resorts are all just a jump, flip and a drop from Melbourne – catch a ride and carve it up

Photo: Melbourne Skydive Centre

Skydive

Feel the need to jump out of a plane? Tandem skydiving is the ultimate adrenaline rush

Surf

Surf

Surf's up year-round in Victoria, with huge waves rolling in from the Southern Ocean, and enough sun to enjoy them

Swimming, Victoria

Swim

Lap it up at local pools, on the bay, city beaches or deserted coves around the state

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Both Feet Walking Tours

Find out more about walking and cycling around Victoria More >

Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne

Immerse yourself in all things outdoors in Melbourne More >

Buy a pot of beer

When you've had enough fresh air, head to a local pub More >

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