Discover wildlife
Acquaint yourself with old friends and discover the unusual species of wildlife and birds that call Victoria's waterways, zoos and reserves home.
Find out moreKoala at Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley
Compact and diverse, Melbourne and Victoria is a perfect playground for adventurers and wildlife lovers, foodies and road trippers.
Discover remote beaches and rugged coastlines, alpine outlooks and lush forests, all within easy reach of Melbourne, Australia's culinary capital. See kangaroos, koalas, seals and dolphins in the wild. Indulge in fine dining and winery wanders, and sleep in five star luxury or under millions more.
Wherever you go, you're never far from spectacular nature and fabulous food and wine.
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Melbourne & beyond
Parks & gardens
Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens
Get lost in Australia's oldest hedge maze, the world's oldest circular rose maze, the Lavender Labyrinth or seek gnomes in the 25 acres of gardens.
Gold rush history
Sovereign Hill
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.
Things to do
Shopping
Let your tour of the city take in department stores and shopping centres, arcades and laneways and the flagship stores of edgy Victorian designers.
Wildlife, zoos & farms
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Dive deep to discover life beneath the Southern Ocean; walk under tunnels filled with sharks and rays, or ride a simulated underwater rollercoaster.
Spectator sports
Racing season
Metropolitan races take place at Flemington, Moonee Valley, Caulfield and Sandown racecourses across greater Melbourne.
Features
Where in the world is Melbourne?
Download a digital version of a new and beautifully illustrated children's book and watch the story play out in video format.
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Melbourne & beyond
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Food & wine
Regional coffee
Regional Victoria is full of beans. Find local roasts and speciality blends in brews and bags at cafes and roasteries in places flung near and far.
Food & wine
Bakeries
Follow the aroma of fresh pies, cakes and bread wafting down the streets of Victoria's villages and discover a mouth-watering selection of bakeries.
Food & wine
Best regional restaurants
Some of Victoria's best dining is out of town. Hit the road and treat yourself to the top spots on Victoria's exceptional regional culinary landscape.
Food & wine
Breakfast in the CBD
Whether it's for weekday wheeling and dealing or a weekend crossword marathon, Melbourne's CBD has a breakfast venue to meet your morning needs.
Food & wine
Local produce
Taste the best of Victoria's regions at roadside stalls, markets and festivals celebrating the fresh and bountiful local produce and the growers.
Food & wine
Sweet treats
Treat your sweet tooth with the best handcrafted chocolates, artisan ice creams and childhood-favourite lollies in regional Victoria.