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.

Jean-Francois Rupp, Alpine Nature Experience

Meet the makers

Hear Jean-Francois Rupp talk about his unique and eco-friendly snow experience on Mount Hotham in Victoria's High Country.

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..

Ballarat artisan's trail

Meet the makers

Meet a collection of the skilled artisans keeping lost trades alive in Ballarat and witness them work their magic.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Meet the Makers: Victorian musicians

Meet the Makers

Victoria's top musicians show off their local regions and share their personal, home-grown playlists.

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Great Ocean Walk

Great trails

Journey from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Walk, weaving through national parks, deserted beaches and rugged coastal scenery.

Winton Wetlands

National parks & reserves

Winton Wetlands Reserve is unique in so many ways. It is spectacular. It is enriching. It is engaging. Above all, it is fun. The largest wetlands restoration...

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.

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,...

Larnook off-grid accommodation, Dandenong Ranges

Sustainable Victoria

Features

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

Snowboarder at Falls Creek, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Snow and skiing

Outdoor & adventure

Discover the magic and excitement of Victoria's snow resorts this winter. Wind your way along spectacular cross-country trails and gear up for fireside snuggles, sunset tours and snow play.

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.

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.

5 ways to get outside in winter

Outdoor & adventure

Explore the great outdoors in Victoria this winter, with adventures in the snow, bushwalking and wildlife spotting in native bushland and forestland.

Koala Conservation Reserve

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

Wander through the tree-top boardwalks and see koalas up close in their natural habitat at Phillip Island's Koala Reserve.

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...

Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk

Walking & hiking

The boardwalk circuit takes in the sounds and scents of the rainforest through an environment that is cool, damp and characterised by Myrtle Beech and...