Stay close, go further

The road is open and it's time to travel.

From urban laneways to country roads, high passes and ocean-kissed highways – Melbourne and Victoria are calling.

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The road is open and it's time to travel.

From urban laneways to country roads, high passes and ocean-kissed highways – Melbourne and Victoria are calling.

You'll hear the call from restaurants to cellar doors, from city bars and neighbourhood cafes. From food trails to forest paths, and beach walks to sunsets.

Rediscover your sense of space – and a sense of place.

Not too far from where you are, you'll meet the makers, growers, crafters and creators – who strive to make their mark in their own special part of Victoria.

Victoria awaits. Stay close, go further.

Travel advice 

Check for up to date advice on weather events at bom.gov.au/vic.

Plan and book ahead for an easy, breezy trip. Check open times and conditions before you go.

Please be patient as the people behind our tourism businesses return to doing what they love most. Keep in mind, to #travelkind.

Not so public holiday, Victoria

Meet the makers

Follow our makers and creators, and discover new paths in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Hadyn Black, The Grampians, Victoria
Hadyn Black, Hounds Run Vineyard
Meet the makers
Winemaker Hadyn Black of Hounds Run Vineyard in the Grampians is building sustainable tiny house accommodation in a stunning natural setting.
Em & Kel, Terra the Label, Victoria
Em and Kel, Terra the Label
Meet the makers
Inspired by the Grampians (Gariwerd), sisters Em and Kel of Terra the Label create earthy and sustainable fashion in their Dunkeld studio.
James Campbell, The Grampians, Victoria
James Campbell, The Bunyip Hotel
Meet the makers
Working with local producers and wine makers, chef James Campbell puts the Grampians on a plate at The Bunyip Hotel in Cavendish.
Jordan Lockett, Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Jordan Lockett, Port Fairy
Meet the makers
The Southern Ocean Sea Band musician Jordan Lockett finds inspiration in his home of Port Fairy, drawing from landscape and history.
Salty One, Lowell Hunter, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Lowell Hunter, Warrnambool
Meet the makers
Known as Salty One, artist Lowell Hunter draws on traditional dance and his connection to Sea Country to create epic sand art on Victoria's southwest coast..
Emma Bäcklund, U&I Label, Torquay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Emma Bäcklund, Torquay
Meet the makers
Co-owner of swimwear line U&I Label and surfer Emma Bäcklund seeks inspiration in her coastal community of Torquay and along the Great Ocean Road.
Deborah Bogenhuber, Food Next Door Co-op, Mildura, The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Deborah Bogenhuber, Food Next Door Co-op
Meet the makers
Mildura local Deborah Bogenhuber is a co-founder of Food Next Door Co-op and creative force behind Out of the Box produce.
David Kapay, Miss Amelie, Wodonga, The Murray, Victoria
David Kapay, Miss Amelie
Meet the makers
Get to know owner and executive chef of Miss Amelie, Little Miss and Miss Amelie Gourmet David Kapay as he shares his love for local produce and community.
Ros Vodusek, Rich Glen Olive Estate
Ros Vodusek, Rich Glen Olive Estate
Meet the makers
Ros Vodusek runs Rich Glen Estate at Yarrawonga on the Murray River. Family, farming and land are the foundations of her success.
Meet the makers

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Natural escapes

Explore mountains, scenic spots and outdoor spaces – not too far from where you are.
Barmah Nationla Park, The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Barmah National Park
National parks & reserves
Take a trip out to the Sun Country and discover an adventure lover's paradise, which is home to the largest River Red Gum forest in the world.
Giraffes
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Sanctuaries, 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.
Lake Eildon, High Country, Victoria, Australia
Lake Eildon National Park
National parks & reserves
Head to this hot spot for water sports enthusiasts. Enjoy swimming, canoeing, water skiing and sailing, and find plenty of spots to cast a line.
Lake Weeroona
Lake Weeroona
Lakes & waterways
Lake Weeroona is the jewel in Bendigo’s crown. This beautiful ornamental lake and reserve, set on 18 hectares, was transformed from a dusty mining area...
Bells Beach, Surf Coast Walk, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Surf Coast Walk
Great trails
Wander through inspiring seaside landscapes interspersed with coastal villages on the world-class 44-kilometre multi-use Surf Coast Walk trail.
Lysterfield Park
Lysterfield Park
National parks & reserves
Lysterfield Park is a beautiful spot, not far from Melbourne, offering a range of recreational activities.This is a great place for mountain biking. The...
Hiking at Mount Stapylton, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
Walking and hiking
Outdoor & adventure
Step out and explore the Grampians region's spectacular natural beauty on foot with a short gentle stroll or a multi-day wilderness adventure.
Kangaroos, Halls Gap, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
Nature and wildlife tours
Tours
Join a tour to explore the best of Victoria's spectacular, diverse natural landscapes and see iconic Australian wildlife in its natural habitat.
Pink Lakes, The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Pink Salt Lakes
National parks & reserves
Set up camp out in the Murray Sunset National Park and watch the vivid colours of the famous Pink Lakes change from deep pink to bright white.
Couple at Reed Lookout, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
Scenic lookouts
Nature & wildlife
Set off down striking sandstone ridges and between unusual rock formations to behold the awe-inspiring Grampians region stretching out before you.
Hiking the Wilderness Coast Walk in Croajingolong National Park, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Wilderness Coast Walk
Walking & hiking
The majority of Croajingolong National Park remains closed due to fire, however, the first 300 metres of Narrows walking track has reopened. For the latest...
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Five of the best

Couple at Reed Lookout, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
Perfect panoramas
Lake Moodemere Vineyard, High Country, Victoria
Hearty reds
Lon Retreat and Spa, Point Lonsdale, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia
Fireside getaways

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Book your stay

Wye River Accommodation
Cape Wye
Holiday houses
Cape Wye is enviably positioned at the end of Sturt Court, providing iconic Great Ocean Road and beach views. An absolute blue ribbon location in Wye River...
Infinity Pool, Bar & Sol Wellness Spa
The Sebel Yarrawonga
Hotels
The Sebel Yarrawonga is a boutique hotel in Yarrawonga, on the banks of picturesque Lake Mulwala in North East Victoria. At the heart of the experience...
Grampians View B&B
Grampians View Bed and Breakfast
Bed & breakfasts
Grampians View Bed and Breakfast offers you a peaceful stay in the Southern Grampians region. Enjoy a traditional bed and breakfast experience in comfortable...
DULC
DULC
Retreats & lodges
Sleep in luxury at these funky designer cabins, featuring spa baths and coffee machines, all nestled amid the beautiful landscape of the Grampians.
Ovolo South Yarra - Reception
Ovolo South Yarra
Hotels
Blending past, present and progressive, a place where retro-chic and pop-art collide. Taking its design cues from the days of disco, rock gods and retro...
Bedroom
Steam Carriage Forrest
Retreats & lodges
Take a step back in time, to a bygone era, where life was simpler, where people spent time with dignified entertainment and life seemed to have more space...
Hounds Run Tiny House sits at the top of the vineyard
Hounds Run Vineyard
Bed & breakfasts
Hounds Run is a 12 hectare (30 acre) NASAA Certified Organic vineyard on a 230 acre property located at the foothills of the Grampians just a short drive...
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Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Hotels
From fun family experiences to luxe romantic staycations, Melbourne Marriott Hotel is the best hotel for your next getaway. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s...
Great Ocean Road Resort accommodation
Great Ocean Road Resort
Resorts
Great Ocean Road Resort is a 4.5-star boutique property located in the heart of Anglesea, Victoria on the Great Ocean Road and just 90 minutes from Melbourne...
Lovely, private getaway; very quiet and peaceful
Pierrepoint Wines Accommodation
Farm stays
Pierrepoint Wines Accommodation is located at the foothills of Mount Pierrepoint, between Hamilton and Tarrington in the beautiful southern Grampians district...
Waterfront accommodation
Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments Paynesville
Apartments
Captains Cove offers beautiful waterfront accommodation on the Paynesville canals. The heart of the Gippsland Lakes and a protected and popular waterfront...
Lounge room view
The View - Eastern View
Holiday houses
Perched above the iconic Great Ocean Road archway sits ‘The View’.Expansive yet welcoming, this prestigious Eastern View home combines world-class coastline...
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