Best Places to Visit in Victoria

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

San Remo

Summerland Beach

Woolamai Surf Beach

Churchill Island

The Nobbies

Seal Rocks

Bay of Islands

Urquhart Bluff

London Bridge

Apollo Bay

Great Otway National Park

Port Campbell National Park

Lorne

Shipwreck Coast

Gibson Steps

The Grotto

Memorial Arch

Kennett River

Loch Ard Gorge

Maru Wildlife Park

Sovereign Hill

Mount Buller

The Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy

The Penguin Parade

The 12 Apostles

Victorian High Country

The Great Ocean Road

The Grampians

Mornington Peninsula

Melbourne City

Phillip Island

Ballarat & Goldfields

Yarra Valley

Victoria’s capital city Melbourne is a vibrant cultural hub, full of things to do, see and eat. Often considered in competition with Sydney for international renown, Melbourne has carved out its own reputation as the cultural, gastronomical and sporting capital of Australia. While the city itself lacks the spectacular beaches of Sydney, you will never be short of things to do in the city which often tops various World’s Most Liveable City lists. The best thing about Melbourne? It is a gateway to many awesome places to visit in Victoria that are often only a few hours drive away.

Things to Do in Victoria

Whether you have a few days in Melbourne, or a couple of weeks to explore the whole state, no visit to Victoria is complete without a drive along the world famous Great Ocean Road. This 250-kilometer drive takes in the stunning coastal scenery of the Surf Coast, Otway Rainforest and Ship Wreck Coast, and includes the iconic 12 Apostles. On the other side of Port Phillip Bay is another must visit Victorian destination, the picturesque Phillip Island. Famous for the little penguins that come ashore every night, there is heaps more to this island than its most famous residents.

Other great places to see in Victoria include the stunning Grampians, historical Ballarat and the wine country in Yarra Valley. All of these destinations are a day trip away from Melbourne and offer visitors a new perspective of life in Victoria beyond its main city. If you are in Victoria for the winter, visit Mount Buller, the best place to see snow and have a go at some of the winter sports on offer.

Other Attractions in Victoria

Besides the iconic Great Ocean Road and Penguin Parade, there is an abundance of attractions in Victoria to keep you occupied. Whether or not you are into your historical steam trains, Puffing Billy is a unique attraction and a must do for visitors to Victoria. Just outside of Melbourne, the train will take you through the spectacular scenery of the Dandenong Ranges. People interested in the history of Victoria and the gold rush will want to head to Ballarat’s best-known attraction, Sovereign Hill. If you love animals, the best place for you is Maru Wildlife Park, where you can feed kangaroos and get your photo taken with a koala.