A short stay goes a long way

You can support communities that are doing it tough right now by visiting amazing events, dining at fantastic regional restaurants, and filling your Esky at local stores, cellar doors and farm gates, while you're out and about in regional Victoria.

Book an overnight stay in regional Victoria this month and plan now for the next.

You can also make a difference in Victoria's fire-affected areas with a donation to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, Wildlife Victoria and the Country Fire Authority Public Fund.

What's on

Regional Victoria

ChillOut Carnival
05 - 09 Mar 2020
Lifestyle
ChillOut Festival Daylesford
The ChillOut Festival is the biggest and longest-running Country Queer Pride in the southern hemisphere and has found a special place in the hearts of...
Gurrumul
06 - 09 Mar 2020
Festivals
Port Fairy Folk Music Festival
Australia's world famous Port Fairy Folk Festival is a major event presenting international and national artists in a four day festival of music, arts...
Upstream - Neon Photo Booth
06 - 09 Mar 2020
Art & exhibitions
Upstream
Upstream is a festival of art and culture putting a spotlight on the unique, the unusual and the unexpected. It is a celebration, collaboration, connection...
Bush Skills - Jimmy and Andy
07 - 08 Mar 2020
Exhibitions
Lost Trades Fair
The 2020 Lost Trades Fair at the Bendigo Racecourse will showcase over 200 traditional makers - demonstrating and sharing their skills and their trades...
Bendigo Craft Beer and Cider Festival
14 Mar 2020
Festivals
Bendigo Craft Beer and Cider Festival
Make your way to Bendigo for a dose of crafty goodness. Chat with local brewers, sample artisanal beers and ciders, and swing along to live music.
Peninsula Picnic
28 Mar 2020
Festivals
The Peninsula Picnic
Pack your picnic rug, The Peninsula Picnic returns to Mornington Racecourse on 28 March 2020 with a huge music line up headlined by Bernard Fanning.A true...
Fresh Oysters Being Served
03 - 05 Apr 2020
Festivals
Wild Harvest Seafood Festival Mallacoota
Have you been wondering how you can help Mallacoota? Book your holiday now. The Wild Harvest Seafood Festival is the perfect excuse to grab that empty...
Artist - Callum Preston
03 - 05 Apr 2020
Art & exhibitions
Wall to Wall Festival
Established in 2015, Wall to Wall Festival provides the regional township of Benalla, and its visitors, the chance to see the latest street art offering,...
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
08 - 18 Apr 2020
Sports
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Surf's up at Bells Beach every Easter, when the world's top ranked surfers carve up the waves and compete for the most sought after trophy in surfing.
Horse riding in the Buckland Valley
24 Apr - 03 May 2020
Community
Bright Autumn Festival
The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria's Alpine High Country.Running...
Feast High Country Festival
01 - 31 May 2020
Festivals
Feast High Country Festival
It is not every day you get the opportunity to get up-close and personal with incredibly talented, producers, chefs, winemakers and brewers; to hear their...
Queenscliff
09 - 24 May 2020
Literature
Queenscliffe Literary Festival
Over three weekends in May 2019, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival will celebrate the work of Australian writers and artists with a varied and inspiring...
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Victoria's top dog places

Regional Victoria

Did someone say road trip? Ears flapping, wind in your fur… There's nothing like the space in regional Victoria to shake off the backyard blues.
Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges for dogs
Your dog's happy space
Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges for dogs
Dogs and other people are pretty relaxed in spa country. It's a fetching place to stay.
Top dog spaces in Geelong & the Bellarine
Your dog's happy space
Geelong & the Bellarine for dogs
Find space for your best mate in Geelong and the Bellarine – from off leash beaches to barrel halls and seaside brunches.
Top dog spaces in Gippsland
Your dog's happy space
Gippsland for dogs
With walking tracks and waterfalls, dog beaches and doggy retreats, Gippsland's bound to have your dog's happy space.
Top dog spaces in the Goldfields
Your dog's happy space
Goldfields for dogs
You'll dig the treasures on offer in the Goldfields. There's parks, lakes, posh nosh and craft brews and plenty of space for you and your best mate.
Dog and human friend along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Your dog's happy space
Great Ocean Road for dogs
Victoria's dramatic coastline has plenty of pup-friendly spaces to explore, from beaches and historic rail trails to cafes and breweries.
High Country for dogs
Your dog's happy space
High Country for dogs
Adventure dogs love the High Country's trails, tracks and forests. Road tripping dogs just love the bakeries, breweries and beer gardens.
Dogs waiting outside bathing boxes, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Your dog's happy space
Mornington Peninsula for dogs
Road trips and four-legged friends were made for the Mornington Peninsula's wineries, foodie spots and sandy coastline.
Dog on The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Your dog's happy space
The Murray for dogs
With dog-friendly wineries, walking trails, regional eats and houseboat stays, the Murray’s the perfect place to explore with your furry pal.
Pet friendly adventures
Your dog's happy space
Yarra Valley & the Dandenong Ranges for dogs
Take a walk in the park, follow fern shaded paths, and visit a pet friendly Yarra Valley winery.

Five of the best

Regional Victoria

Apples at roadside stall in Swan Hill, The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Farmers' market places
Blizzard Brewing Company, Dinner Plain, High Country, Victoria, Australia
Sit and sip
Cactus Country, Strathmerton, The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Parks and gardens
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Book a short stay

A short stay goes a long way

Make the most of the last balmy weather and plan your short stay now.
A short stay goes a long way. Book your stay in regional Victoria.

Offers & packages

Regional Victoria

Out and About Minibus Hire, Werribee, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
10% discount per person*
Out & About Minibus Hire
Discounted tours and travel
Take a ride with discounted summer deals on wine, distillery and brewery tours, with lunch thrown in.
DULC, Halls Gap, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
$670 per couple*
DULC
Grampians stay special
Spend two nights relaxing in your bushland cabin surrounded by nature, and enjoy a personalised wine tasting and platter at Halls Gap Estate.
Port Albert Waterview Retreat
Book four nights and pay for three*
Port Albert Waterview Retreat
Open for business offer
Port Albert Waterview Retreat is open for business. Book four nights and pay for three.
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