Stay close, go further, Victoria, Australia

Stay close, go further

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

From country roads to high passes and ocean-kissed highways – Victoria is calling.

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

From country roads to high passes and ocean-kissed highways – Victoria is calling.

You'll hear the call from restaurants to cellar doors, from regional bars and eclectic 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.

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.

Ballarat maker's trail

Meet the makers

Discover the best things to do in Ballarat, as chosen by the makers and creators who call the region home.

Trevor Perkins

Meet the makers

Explore the beauty of Gippsland’s rugged coastline and rolling hills with Chef, Trevor Perkins.

Bridge Road Brewers, High Country, Victoria

High Country Maker's Trail

Meet the Makers Trail

Venture through the High Country and meet the makers and creators bringing the region to life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the makers

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Wilsons Promontory National Park

National parks & reserves

Fondly known as ‘The Prom’, Wilsons Promontory is one of Victoria’s best loved national parks. Situated at the southernmost tip of mainland Australia,...

Blue Pool Briagolong

Lakes & waterways

The Blue Pool is a waterhole and gorge near Briagolong, just half an hour north of Sale. It’s a well-known swimming spot by locals, but has somehow managed...

Mackenzie Falls, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Waterfalls

Nature & wildlife

See spectacular natural waterfalls in Victoria. Explore national and state parks and follow the soothing sound of of water.

Grampians Peaks Trail

Walking & hiking

Set off for 13 days of hiking the rugged landscape of the Grampians Peaks Trail, camping overnight in exclusive, sustainable camps.

Budj Bim National Park

National parks & reserves

Budj Bim is a long dormant volcano. Budj Bim is the source of the Tyrendarra lava flow which extends over 50 kilometres to the southwest. It is central...

Beachamp Falls, Great Otway National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

The Otways

National parks & reserves

Immerse yourself in some of Australia's best rainforest scenery in the Otway Ranges amongst tall trees, ancient plant life and lush ferns.

Sustainable Victoria

Features

Discover Melbourne and Victoria's good nature. Find eco-friendly travel options, sustainable kitchens and conservation experiences around the state.

Red Rocks, Cowes foreshore, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Rockpools

Beaches & coastlines

Set out on a rockpool ramble and while away hours discovering secret mini marine worlds at low tide along Victoria's coastline.

Discovery Bay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Great South West Walk

Great trails

Discover isolated beaches, limestone cliffs rising out of a broad river and peaceful bushland on the spectacular 250-kilometre Great South West Walk.

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.

Pick Your Own Sunflowers Dunnstown

Parks & gardens

Every year since its beginnings as a small Sunflower Farm the Pick Your Own Sunflower field in Dunnstown has grown into Regional Victoria's most popular...

Lal Lal Falls

Waterfalls

Lal Lal Falls is a waterfall 20 minutes' drive from Ballarat with an impressive drop into a large, rocky gorge.The reserve features a large grassy area,...

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.

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.

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.

More nature & outdoors

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12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Waterfalls & lookouts

Great Ocean Walk, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Coastal walks

Splash out

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With everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

The Sheltered Glamping Co.

Glamping

Situated on a 10-acre property just minutes away from one of the most pristine beaches on Phillip Island, The Sheltered Glamping Co. provides a unique...

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Hotels

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and refined coastal glamour of InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula. Explore Australia’s favourite...

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...

Coastal Glamp

Glamping

Coastal Glamp, launched in November 2022, resides on the property of Bellarine Estate, behind the Cellar Door, surrounded by vines. The beautiful space...

Portarlington Grand Hotel

Hotels

There’s so much to take in on the Bellarine, that sometimes a day trip alone will not do it justice. Why not make it a proper escape and stay in one of...

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...

Ceres Coastal

Apartments

Set in the heart of beautiful Barwon Heads, is the sophisticated and stylish home away from home that is Ceres Coastal.Set amidst the main shopping village...

The Woods - Ocean Grove

Cottages

Tucked away in tranquil bushland, our studio cabins offers stylish and relaxed accommodation in central Ocean Grove.Set underneath the 100-year-old gum...

Ross Farm

Cottages

Ross Farm presents a unique opportunity to experience contemporary country living in a rural setting, situated on the edge of Meeniyan, one of Gippsland’s...

Wanderlust Glamping

Glamping

Wanderlust Glamping proudly introduced glamping to the Grampians region in 2015 offering a touch of luxury to the camping experience. They are a family-run...

Mansfield Glamping

Glamping

Immerse yourself in nature, without losing the comforts of a high-quality hotel with Mansfield Glamping. Located on a historic farm five minutes from Mansfield...

Wiggley Bottom Farm

Farm stays

Wiggley Bottom Farm is a gorgeous pet-friendly farm stay on 15-acres, just five minutes drive from the town of Healesville in the Yarra Valley. The property...

Hotel exterior, golf course, beach Torquay

The Sands Torquay Resort

Resorts

Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, The Sands Torquay Resort is a contemporary, premium resort destination nestled between the beach and the fairways...

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