Things to do
Top attractions
Balloon over Albert Park, Melbourne. Photo by Alyssa Anderton.
Overview
There's so much to see and do across Victoria, that you might not know where to start. To help, we've put together a handy list of the state's top attractions – striking public spaces, state-of-the-art museums, unique wildlife, heritage sites, glorious examples of gold rush architecture, and more.
Top four
Puffing Billy Railway
History & heritage
All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.
Melbourne Zoo
Wildlife, zoos & farms
Get up close with more than 250 species as you explore rainforests, bushland and underwater worlds. Don't miss the zookeeper talks and feeding times!
Sovereign Hill
Gold rush history
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.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Wildlife, zoos & farms
See Phillip Island's little penguins emerge from the sea, peek at life inside a burrow, and spot other Australian animals at this wildlife wonderland.
Melbourne
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Regional Victoria
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Food & wine
Cafes
Food & wine
Follow the aromas of freshly extracted single origin coffee beans down cobblestoned laneways and into laid-back coffee strips for that caffeine buzz.
Wineries
Food & wine
Build an enviable wine cellar, stocked with cool-climate varietals and rich reds sourced from Victoria's five distinct wine regions.
Melbourne restaurants
Food & wine
Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Feast on a dizzying spread of the world's great cuisines.
Best regional restaurants
Food & wine
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.
Bars
Food & wine
Take an unexpected turn, duck into one of Melbourne's famed laneways, scamper up some stairs and take a tipple in a bar with a distinct personality.
Breweries and distilleries
Food & wine
Discover a new breed of small-batch, boutique brews and spirits at craft breweries, cideries and distilleries across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Local produce
Food & wine
Taste the best of Victoria's regions at farm gate stalls, markets and food festivals celebrating fresh, seasonal and local produce.
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Spa and wellbeing
Things to do
If it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape, with its long spa tradition and over 100 springs throughout the state.
Road trips and itineraries
Things to do
Explore road trips, itineraries and walking trails. Follow our routes or pick your own path.
Nature and wildlife
Things to do
Get outside and discover abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's desert landscapes, rugged coastlines, lush alpine outlooks and inland waterways.
Shopping
Things to do
Let your tour of the city take in department stores and shopping centres, arcades and laneways and the flagship stores of edgy Victorian designers.