Things to do
Top attractions
Federation Square, Melbourne
Overview
Top attractions
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.
Melbourne
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Melbourne food & wine
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Bars
Arbory
This train platform turned outdoor bar and eatery offers the perfect excuse to miss your next train, from espresso hour till espresso-martini hour.
Bars
Embla
A city wine bar with quiet confidence that attracts gourmands and wine lovers alike, and accolades from Good Food Guide and Australian Gourmet Traveller.
Restaurants
Attica
Australia's premier dining destination, ranked #20 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list and awarded three hats by Good Food Guide 2019.
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Chin Chin
Think carefully about the friends you'll take to Chin Chin, as you'll be settling in and sharing plates of fresh, spicy Thai food plus plentiful wine.
Cafes
Higher Ground
Flee to Higher Ground for breakfast, lunch or dinner and taste for yourself what happens when the Top Paddock crew takes it to a whole new level.
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Brother Baba Budan
Have your caffeine and drink it too in a café named after a legendary coffee smuggler, where chairs hang high and the beans are roasted with pedigree.
Regional Victoria
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Regional food & wine
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IGNI
Igni literally means 'from fire' in Latin and here at Aaron Turner's restaurant in the backstreets of Geelong, there's no shortage of creative fire.
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Lake House Restaurant
The well-trod path to the Lake House is worth travelling for perennially innovative food in an inspiring space. Two hats in the Good Food Guide 2019.
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Brae
Set aside plenty of time to enjoy Dan Hunter's Otways hideaway, awarded three hats and Regional Restaurant of the Year by Good Food Guide 2019.
Food & wine
Yarra Valley wine region
Sip, sniff, and savour fine wines within the hallowed walls of historic Victorian viticultural institutions, or discover secret winery gems.
King Valley wine region
King Valley's Prosecco Road
Travel down King Valley's Prosecco Road at your own pace and discover
the finest examples of Australian prosecco and home-style hospitality on offer.
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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.
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Spa and wellbeing
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.
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Nature and wildlife
Get outside and discover abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's desert landscapes, rugged coastlines, lush alpine outlooks and inland waterways.
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Outdoor activities
Get the adrenaline pumping by going white-water rafting, stroll through forests, play golf, or set up camp for a longer stay in Victoria's outdoors.