Victoria

A culture-rich state in southeastern Australia, combining Melbourne's coffee and arts scene with the Great Ocean Road coast and national park scenery.

Victoria lies at the southeastern end of the Australian continent. Its capital, Melbourne, is famous for its laneway street art, coffee culture, sporting events and diverse cuisine. The Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road are a classic road-trip destination, Wilsons Promontory National Park has unspoiled beaches and wildlife, Grampians National Park offers dramatic rock formations and abundant Aboriginal rock art, Phillip Island is where you can watch little penguins return to their burrows, and the Yarra Valley produces fine wine. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Melbourne Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

Itineraries

Grand Victoria Loop – Loop around Victoria, covering the coast, mountains, goldfields, high country, and Wilsons Promontory in one go.
Mornington, Phillip Island & Wilsons Promontory – A loop southeast of Melbourne connecting the Mornington Peninsula coast, the Penguin Parade, and the wildlife-rich Wils…
Melbourne City and Highlights – Two days in the city, plus the Puffing Billy steam train, Phillip Island penguins and the Yarra Valley, then a self-dri…
Adelaide to Melbourne Coastal Drive – Drive east along the South Australian coast via the Coorong, Robe, and Blue Lake, then join the Great Ocean Road to Mel…
Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive – Drive south along the Princes Highway, connecting white sand bays, a historic whaling town, and the penguin parade
Melbourne In Depth and Great Ocean Road Day Trip – Stay in Fitzroy and explore the old town, museums and markets, plus a day trip along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve…
Victorian High Country Towns, Food & Alpine Views – A loop through the northeastern High Country, from historic Beechworth to Mount Buffalo, Milawa gourmet food, and Mount…
Melbourne Family Wildlife and Steam Train – Stay in Southbank and take the kids to the aquarium, zoo and museum, then ride the steam train and see the penguins.
Melbourne Coffee, Markets and Wineries – Laneway cafés and three major markets, plus a day trip to the Yarra Valley wineries and a Mornington Peninsula day of c…
Melbourne Gold Rush History by Rail – Take the train to Ballarat and Bendigo to see gold rush towns, gold mines and the history of Chinese miners.
Bendigo & Castlemaine Goldfields Railway – Take the V/Line train to explore Bendigo and Castlemaine, go deep into a gold mine, and discover Chinese mining history.
Melbourne First Visit – Stay in the city centre and cover Federation Square, Hosier Lane, the Southbank galleries and Queen Victoria Market in…