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.

Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

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.

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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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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,...

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Parks & gardens

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly the National Rhododendron Garden) is host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias,...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...