Stay close, go further, Victoria, Australia

Stay close, go further

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.

Regional deals

Deals

Plan your next getaway with these great offers on the best accommodation, restaurants, spas and more across Victoria.

Wallet-friendly travel

Stay close, go further

Replenish your soul in regional Victoria with great value getaway deals.

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 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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

George Bass Coastal Walk

Walking & hiking

Walk in historic footsteps along the cliffs from San Remo towards Kilcunda, taking detours to deserted beaches accessible only by foot or boat.

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.

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.

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.

A young girl runs to her friends, who sit overlooking tall sunflowers under a clear blue sky

Pepper's Run Flower Farm

Nature & wildlife

Come and pick your own flowers at Pepper's Run.Pepper's Run is a micro flower farm located on the outskirts of Chiltern township. They grow with the seasons,...

The Robert Clark Conservatory

Parks & gardens

The Robert Clark Conservatory opened in 1995 and was built as part of the two million dollar bequest of Bob Clark in honour of his grandfather Robert Clark...

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.

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.

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,...

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...

Four people with backs towards the camera walking under the entry gate to the garden

Geelong Botanic Gardens

Parks & gardens

Set on 200 acres, the Geelong Botanic Gardens were established in 1851. Since development, the gardens have grown and transformed to include a variety...

Hanging Rock, Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges. Photo by Ben Savage.

13 spectacular natural wonders in Victoria

Features

Visit enormous rock formations, ethereal pink lakes or enchanting caves — all of these natural wonders are right here in Victoria.

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...

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