Victoria
Things to do
Fireworks at Federation Square, Melbourne. Photo: John Gollings
Overview
Everywhere you turn there's something special to see and do in Victoria – from sandy beaches and snow-capped mountains, to zoos and aquariums, historic sites, bars and cafes, white-water rafting, spas, wildlife and wineries, or drives along Victoria's breathtaking coastline.
Attractions
Architecture & design
Federation Square
In the tradition of the world's busiest public spaces, "Fed Square" buzzes with a daily program of events, restaurants and cafes and bold galleries.
Walking & hiking
Cabbage Tree Palms Walk
Follow a rambling track into Australia's southernmost stand of rare Cabbage Fan Palms.
Museums
Australian Sports Museum
Become part of Australia's sporting history through sporting artifacts and multimedia displays at the home of Australian sport, the MCG.
History & heritage
Pioneer Settlement
Take a journey back in time and experience Australian history up close at the Pioneer Settlement, located on the banks of the Marraboor River.
Wildlife, zoos & farms
Healesville Sanctuary
Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.
Walking & hiking
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
Enjoy a real bird's eye view and sway with the branches when you take a walk high in the dense rainforest canopy in the heart of the ancient Otways.
Museums
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Please note: Museums Victoria will temporarily close all sites including Bunjilaka, from March 16. Due to the rapidly changing situation, we will not announce...
Wildlife, zoos & farms
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.
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Pennicott tours to Skull Rock (0:27)
Take a tour of raw coastlines, white beaches and the granite awesomeness of Skull Rock.
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.
Architecture & design
Eureka Skydeck 88
Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.
Gold rush history
Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre
Unearth the critical and quirky contributions of the Chinese miners who came to the Victorian goldfields in the 1850s, through interactive exhibits.
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Family activities
There's plenty of things to do for the whole family in Melbourne from interactive museums and kids' festivals to zoos and wildlife parks.
Melbourne
Food and 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.
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Outdoor activities
Make the most of the rivers, parks and coastline Melbourne has to offer with a range of outdoor activities to suit your interests and lifestyle.
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Tours
Explore Melbourne on foot with an expert walking guide, join a bus tour or follow the historic City Circle Tram route on a tour of the city's cafes.