Things to do in Victoria
Drive the Benalla Silo Art Trail
Winding through vibrant towns and striking landscapes, the Benalla Silo Art Trail is a top road trip for art lovers and curious travellers alike. Discover giant murals, local cafes, and small-town charm in North East Victoria.
Things to Do in Victoria
Victoria, often referred to as Australia’s “Garden State,” boasts a diverse climate ranging from temperate coastal areas to alpine regions. This variety allows for a wide range of activities year-round, from beach outings in summer to snow sports in winter. The state’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, and stunning natural landscapes make it a must-visit destination.
- 🏙️ Urban & Cultural Hubs
- 🌊 Coastal & Marine Escapes
- 🏞️ High Country & National Parks
- ⛏️ Goldfields & Historic Towns
- 🌿 Spa & Garden Escapes
- 🛶 River & Outback Regions
🏙️ Urban & Cultural Hubs
🏙️ Melbourne & Surrounds: Laneways, Landmarks & Living Culture
From iconic laneways and rooftop bars to world-class gardens and galleries, Victoria’s capital buzzes with culture, creativity and surprises at every turn. >
🏙️ Geelong & The Bellarine: Waterfront Charm, Heritage & Coastal Cool
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Geelong Waterfront
Sculptures, cafés, sea baths and a Ferris wheel.
Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC
Family, Scenic, Free, Accessible
National Wool Museum
Museum exploring Australia’s wool heritage.
26 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC
History, Indoor, Culture
Geelong Gallery
Regional art with touring exhibitions.
Little Malop St, Geelong VIC
Art, Rainy Day, Accessible
Bellarine Railway
Vintage steam train across rural Bellarine.
Queenscliff & Drysdale stations
Heritage, Family, Scenic
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
Classic white lighthouse above cliffs and surf.
1 Point Lonsdale Rd, Point Lonsdale VIC
Scenic, History, Photography
Adventure Park Geelong
Water slides, play zones and pools—Victoria’s largest water park.
1249 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington VIC
Family, Summer, Paid
Bellarine Taste Trail
Wineries, produce stores and distilleries by car.
Self-guided drive – Bellarine Peninsula
Food & Drink, Couples, Scenic
Queenscliff Fort & Museum
19th-century military fort with guided tours.
King St, Queenscliff VIC
History, Families, Scenic
Barwon Heads Bluff Walk
Coastal walking trail with lookouts and estuary views.
Bluff Rd, Barwon Heads VIC
Nature, Active, Scenic
Drysdale Sunday Market
Craft, produce and music in a relaxed village setting.
Drysdale Reserve, Drysdale VIC
Local, Weekend, Food, Family
🏙️ Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges: Forested Escapes, Fine Wine & Artistic Villages
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Puffing Billy Railway
Scenic steam train through towering forest.
Belgrave Station, Belgrave VIC
Family, Scenic, Heritage
Healesville Sanctuary
Native wildlife park focused on conservation.
Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC
Animals, Kids, Accessible
Yarra Valley Wineries
Premium cellar doors and local produce.
Yarra Glen, Coldstream & surrounds
Food & Drink, Adults, Scenic
Coombe Yarra Valley
Former home of Dame Nellie Melba with gardens and gallery.
673 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream VIC
History, Art, Food & Drink
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Fern gullies, reflections, and autumn wonderland.
Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke VIC
Nature, Seasonal, Accessible
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Panoramic views, gardens and a maze.
26 Observatory Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC
Scenic, Family, Accessible
Olinda & Sassafras Villages
Quaint forest towns with cafés and boutiques.
Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd VIC
Shopping, Food, Relaxing
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Sculptures integrated into mossy forest paths.
1402 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC
Art, Nature, Accessible
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Gallery of contemporary art among vineyards.
313 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Healesville VIC
Art, Architecture, Food & Drink
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
Chocolate tastings with sweeping views.
35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen VIC
Family, Food, Rainy Day
🌊 Coastal & Marine Escapes
🌊 Great Ocean Road & Shipwreck Coast: Clifftop Drives, Rainforests & Rock Formations
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Drive the Great Ocean Road
World-renowned coastal road between Torquay and Allansford.
Torquay to Allansford VIC
Scenic, Self-Drive, Iconic, Multi-Day
The Twelve Apostles
Limestone stacks rising from the sea—sunrise/sunset highlights.
Great Ocean Rd, Princetown VIC
Photography, Iconic, Scenic
Loch Ard Gorge
Dramatic inlet and beach steeped in shipwreck legend.
Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC
History, Scenic, Family
London Arch (London Bridge)
Natural sea arch and collapsed rock formation with viewing deck.
Great Ocean Rd, Peterborough VIC
Scenic, Geology, Accessible
Great Otway National Park
Rainforests, waterfalls, glow worms, and ancient ferns.
Multiple access points – Lorne to Apollo Bay
Nature, Hiking, Wildlife, Rainy Day
Hopetoun Falls
Classic forest waterfall in the Otways.
Aire Valley Rd, Beech Forest VIC
Nature, Photography, Rainy Day
Cape Otway Lightstation
Historic lighthouse perched above cliffs; guided tours.
Cape Otway Rd, Cape Otway VIC
History, Scenic, Family, Paid
Port Campbell National Park
Home to the Apostles, Grotto, Arch, and more.
Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC
Scenic, Geology, Accessible
Timboon
Inland gourmet hub with whisky, ice cream, and a rail trail.
Timboon VIC 3268
Food & Drink, Local, Cycling
🌊 Mornington Peninsula: Hot Springs, Coastal Walks & Wine by the Sea
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Peninsula Hot Springs
Outdoor pools, saunas, and day spa with bushland views.
140 Springs Ln, Fingal VIC
Spa, Relaxation, Adults, All-Weather
Wine Tasting – Peninsula Trail
Cool-climate cellar doors with vineyard restaurants.
Red Hill & surrounds, Mornington Peninsula
Food & Drink, Couples, Scenic
Cape Schanck Lighthouse Walk
Cliff-top trails and boardwalks to beaches and blowholes.
Cape Schanck Rd, Cape Schanck VIC
Hiking, Scenic, History
Point Nepean National Park
Fort ruins, tunnels, and hiking/biking trails.
Defence Rd, Portsea VIC
History, Active, Family
Sorrento Historic Precinct
Heritage buildings, boutiques, and ferry to Queenscliff.
Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento VIC
Shopping, Architecture, Coastal Charm
London Bridge Lookout
Arched rock formation with turquoise sea backdrop.
Portsea Back Beach, Portsea VIC
Photography, Scenic, Nature
Mornington Main Street Market
Wednesday market with food, flowers, and artisan crafts.
Main St, Mornington VIC
Local, Shopping, Midweek Activity
Bay Trail (Dromana to Rye)
Flat coastal path for cycling and walking.
Bay Trail, Mornington Peninsula VIC
Family, Active, Accessible, Scenic
🐧 Phillip Island: Penguins, Wildlife Cruises & Surf Beaches
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Penguin Parade
Watch little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC
Wildlife, Family, Sunset, Paid
Nobbies Centre & Boardwalks
Coastal views, seals, blowholes, and interpretive displays.
1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC
Scenic, Wildlife, Accessible
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Working farm with shearing demos and gardens.
246 Samuel Amess Dr, Churchill Island VIC
History, Family, Kids
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Interactive chocolate attraction with tastings and games.
930 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven VIC
Food, Family, Rainy Day
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Feed kangaroos and see Australian animals close-up.
2115 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes VIC
Animals, Family, Accessible
Cape Woolamai Walk
Clifftop circuit with granite pinnacles and surf views.
Cape Woolamai Rd, Woolamai VIC
Hiking, Scenic, Photography
Surfing at Smiths Beach
Popular surf beach with lessons and safe swimming zones.
Smiths Beach Rd, Phillip Island VIC
Surf, Family, Active
Boat Cruise to Seal Rocks
Eco-tour to spot hundreds of fur seals and coastal formations.
Departs from Cowes Jetty, Cowes VIC
Wildlife, Water Activity, Scenic
🌊 Bellarine Peninsula: Coastal Villages, Local Flavours & Gentle Adventures
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Queenscliff Fort & Museum
Historic fort with tunnels, cannons, and bay views.
King St, Queenscliff VIC
History, Scenic, Family
Bellarine Railway
Steam train rides between Queenscliff and Drysdale.
Stations at Queenscliff & Drysdale VIC
Heritage, Kids, Rainy Day
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
Classic white lighthouse with sweeping coastal views.
1 Point Lonsdale Rd, Point Lonsdale VIC
Scenic, Photography, History
The Bellarine Taste Trail
Regional drive with wineries, breweries, and local produce.
Bellarine Peninsula VIC (various stops)
Food & Drink, Couples, Self-Drive
Barwon Heads Bluff Walk
Coastal walking trail with ocean vistas and estuary outlooks.
Bluff Rd, Barwon Heads VIC
Nature, Active, Scenic
Adventure Park Geelong
Water slides and activities for all ages—seasonal operation.
1249 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington VIC
Family, Summer, Paid
Drysdale Sunday Market
Artisans, growers, and live music in a relaxed setting.
Drysdale Reserve, Drysdale VIC
Local, Weekend, Food
Ocean Grove Main Beach
Patrolled surf beach popular with families and learners.
Surf Beach Rd, Ocean Grove VIC
Beach, Family, Surf
🌊 Gippsland Coast: Remote Beaches, Lakes & Promontory Trails
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Pristine park with hiking, beaches, wildlife, and tidal river kayaking.
Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory VIC
Hiking, Wildlife, Photography, Iconic
Squeaky Beach
Famous for its fine white sand and rounded granite boulders.
Squeaky Beach Rd, near Tidal River VIC
Beach, Nature, Iconic, Family
Lakes Entrance Foreshore
Coastal village with walking trails and boat cruises.
Esplanade, Lakes Entrance VIC
Water Activity, Family, Relaxing
Ninety Mile Beach
One of the world’s longest uninterrupted beaches—great for solitude.
Between Lakes Entrance & Seaspray VIC
Remote, Scenic, Photography
Buchan Caves Reserve
Limestone cave system with guided tours and forest picnic areas.
98 Caves Rd, Buchan VIC
Rainy Day, Adventure, Geology
Tarra-Bulga National Park
Cool-temperate rainforest with ferns, lyrebirds, and a suspension bridge.
Tarra Valley Rd, Balook VIC
Rainforest, Nature, Accessible
Walhalla Historic Township
Former gold mining town with heritage rail and bushwalks.
Main St, Walhalla VIC
History, Heritage, Autumn Foliage
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Wild beaches, rockpools, and coastal walks near Orbost.
Cape Conran Rd, East Gippsland VIC
Nature, Camping, Remote
🏞️ High Country & National Parks
🏞️ Grampians & Western Victoria: Rugged Ranges, Rock Art & Sky-High Views
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Grampians National Park
Iconic sandstone ranges with waterfalls, walks, and Aboriginal sites.
Hall’s Gap VIC 3381 (park HQ), multiple trailheads
Hiking, Wildlife, Scenic, Indigenous Culture
The Pinnacle Walk
Popular hike to panoramic lookout over the valley.
Starts near Wonderland Carpark, Halls Gap VIC
Hiking, Scenic, Photography
MacKenzie Falls
Year-round waterfall accessible via stairs or scenic lookout.
Wartook Rd, Grampians NP VIC
Nature, Accessible View, Iconic
Boroka Lookout
Drive-up lookout with stunning sunrise and sunset views.
Mt Difficult Rd, Grampians NP VIC
Scenic, Accessible, Photography
Brambuk Cultural Centre
Aboriginal culture and interpretation centre (temporarily closed—check).
277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap VIC
Indigenous Culture, History, Rainy Day
Mount Arapiles
Renowned rock-climbing site and dramatic geological feature.
Centenary Park Rd, Natimuk VIC
Rock Climbing, Scenic, Nature
Little Desert National Park
Remote trails, dunes, and spring wildflowers west of the Grampians.
Access via Nhill–Harrow Rd VIC
Wildflowers, Birdwatching, Remote Escape
🏞️ Victorian High Country & Northeast: Alpine Peaks, Historic Towns & Cool-Climate Vines
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Mount Hotham
Winter snowfields and summer alpine hikes with sweeping views.
Great Alpine Rd, Mount Hotham VIC
Snow, Hiking, Scenic, Seasonal
Bright
Picturesque alpine town with riverside paths and autumn colour.
Great Alpine Rd, Bright VIC
Towns & Villages, Autumn, Relaxing
Falls Creek
Year-round resort: skiing in winter, MTB and walks in summer.
Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC
Snow, Cycling, Hiking, Family
Mount Buffalo National Park
Granite cliffs, waterfalls, and lookouts near alpine meadows.
Mount Buffalo Rd, Buffalo River VIC
Nature, Hiking, Scenic
Beechworth
Well-preserved gold rush town with great food, boutiques, and history.
Beechworth VIC 3747
Heritage, Food & Drink, Local
Rutherglen Wine Region
Fortified wine country with bike trails and cellar doors.
Rutherglen VIC 3685
Wine, Food, Cycling, Couples
Alpine Rail Trail
Cycling path through valleys, towns and vineyards.
Runs from Wangaratta to Bright VIC
Active, Family, Scenic
🏞️ Gippsland Alpine Region: Misty Forests, Mountain Towns & Hidden Histories
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort
Small ski and hiking destination—lush in spring and snowy in winter.
Mount Baw Baw Tourist Rd, Baw Baw VIC
Snow, Hiking, Wildlife, Remote
Walhalla Historic Township
Restored gold-era village tucked in alpine forest.
Main St, Walhalla VIC
Heritage, Autumn, History
Tarra-Bulga National Park
Rainforest reserve with ferns and swinging bridge.
Tarra Valley Rd, Balook VIC
Nature, Accessible, Wildlife
Mount Worth State Park
Eucalypt forest with lyrebirds and cascading mountain creeks.
Allambee Estate Rd, Seaview VIC
Birdwatching, Nature, Tranquil
Thomson Dam Lookout
Sweeping views over Victoria’s largest water storage.
Thomson Dam Access Rd, Thomson VIC
Scenic, Self-Drive, Remote
🏞️ Mount Macedon: Gardens, Lookouts & Forest Retreats
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Hanging Rock Reserve
Mysterious volcanic outcrop with picnic areas and walking tracks.
South Rock Rd, Newham VIC 3442
Nature, History, Scenic, Iconic
Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
Hilltop cross commemorating war service, with sweeping views.
Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon VIC 3441
History, Scenic, Accessible
Forest Glade Gardens
Open garden estate with themed sections and seasonal colour.
816 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon VIC 3441
Gardens, Seasonal, Relaxing
Macedon Regional Park Trails
Series of bushwalks with waterfalls, birds, and quiet forest.
Mount Macedon Rd trailheads, Macedon VIC
Hiking, Wildlife, Nature
Sanatorium Lake Picnic Area
Serene forest spot once used for tuberculosis recovery—now a tranquil walk.
Lions Head Rd, Mount Macedon VIC
Nature, Quiet, Accessible
Macedon Ranges Wine Trail
Cool-climate vineyards with intimate cellar doors and historic charm.
Macedon, Lancefield, Gisborne surrounds
Food & Drink, Scenic, Couples
⛏️ Goldfields & Historic Towns
⛏️ Ballarat & Surrounds: Gold Rush Relics, Wildlife & Heritage Streetscapes
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Sovereign Hill
Immersive 1850s goldfields village with costumed characters and panning.
Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350
History, Family, Paid, Hands-On
Gold Museum (Ballarat)
Showcases regional gold artefacts and heritage.
Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350
History, Indoor, Rainy Day
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Hand-feed kangaroos and see koalas, wombats, and crocs up close.
250 Fussell St, Ballarat East VIC 3350
Animals, Family, Accessible
Lake Wendouree & Gardens
Scenic lake loop, botanic gardens, and paddleboat hire.
Wendouree Pde, Ballarat VIC
Nature, Accessible, Family
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Australia’s oldest and one of its best regional art galleries.
40 Lydiard St N, Ballarat VIC 3350
Art, Rainy Day, Free, Culture
Lydiard Street Heritage Walk
Victorian-era architecture, churches, and laneways.
Lydiard St, Ballarat VIC
History, Architecture, Free
Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour
Massive WWI archway entry to tree-lined memorial avenue.
Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350
History, Scenic Drive, Free
⛏️ Bendigo & Central Goldfields: Boomtown Elegance, Underground Tours & Art Deco Delights
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Central Deborah Gold Mine
Descend into a real mine on a guided underground tour.
76 Violet St, Bendigo VIC 3550
History, Underground, Family
Bendigo Art Gallery
Leading regional gallery with national/international exhibitions.
42 View St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Art, Indoor, Culture
Bendigo Tramways & Museum
Vintage trams still operating through Bendigo streets.
1 Tramways Ave, Bendigo VIC 3550
Heritage, Kids, Accessible
Golden Dragon Museum
Chinese-Australian history with processional dragons and temples.
5-11 Bridge St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Culture, Rainy Day, History
Rosalind Park & Lookout Tower
Central parklands with a poppy-planted rotunda and high tower views.
Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC
Nature, Free, City Views
Chancery Lane Precinct
Trendy boutiques, cafés, street art and night vibes.
Off View St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Food, Shopping, Trendy
Sacred Heart Cathedral
One of Australia’s largest Gothic churches—stunning inside and out.
MacKenzie St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Architecture, Quiet, Free
⛏️ Castlemaine, Maldon & Clunes: Historic Goldfield Towns
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Castlemaine Town Centre
Heritage facades, cafes, art studios and botanic gardens.
Most attractions: Barker St, Castlemaine VIC
Local, Art, Heritage, Walkable
Castlemaine Art Museum
Regional gallery focused on Australian art.
14 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC
Art, Indoor, Quiet
The Mill Castlemaine
Artisanal precinct with vintage stalls, roastery and food producers.
9 Walker St, Castlemaine VIC
Food, Shopping, Local, Reuse Culture
Maldon Historic Village
Preserved 1850s architecture and charming historic atmosphere.
Main St, Maldon VIC 3463
Heritage, Photography, Slow Travel
Victorian Goldfields Railway
Steam train between Maldon and Castlemaine.
Stations: Hornsby St, Maldon & Castlemaine
Heritage, Family, Rainy Day
Clunes Heritage Township
Known for its intact gold-era buildings and annual booktown festival.
Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370
History, Books, Events, Film Location
🚂 Victoria’s Historic Railway Towns & Steam Train Rides
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Victorian Goldfields Railway
Steam-powered heritage railway between Maldon and Castlemaine.
Hornsby St, Maldon & Kennedy St, Castlemaine VIC
Heritage, Family, Rainy Day, Scenic
Maryborough Railway Station
Ornate 1890s station once praised by Mark Twain—now a café and gallery.
Station St, Maryborough VIC 3465
Architecture, History, Photography
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Short heritage rides from Daylesford through Wombat Forest.
18 Raglan St, Daylesford VIC 3460
Family, History, Nature
Ballarat Railway Station
Grand bluestone station still in active use—impressive dome and clocktower.
Lydiard St N, Ballarat VIC 3350
Architecture, History, Photography
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Railway memorabilia, steam engines and restored carriages.
1A Fountain St, Maldon VIC 3463
History, Local, Indoor
Castlemaine Railway Precinct
Historic station and signal boxes—still a V/Line stop and heritage hub.
Kennedy St, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Heritage, Accessible, Photography
🌿 Daylesford, Hepburn & Macedon: Australia’s Spa Country
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
Historic mineral spa with outdoor pools, steam rooms, and private rituals.
Mineral Springs Reserve Rd, Hepburn Springs VIC
Spa, Relaxation, Adults
Lake Daylesford Walk
Scenic lakeside loop with birdlife, mineral springs, and cafés nearby.
King St, Daylesford VIC
Nature, Accessible, Relaxing
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
Hilltop garden with giant trees, lookout tower, and a classic café.
Wombat Hill Rd, Daylesford VIC
Gardens, Views, Accessible
Convent Gallery
Art gallery and café in a restored convent with lush gardens.
7 Daly St, Daylesford VIC
Art, History, Food & Drink
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm
Working lavender farm with rustic barn, heritage gardens and café.
350 Hepburn-Newstead Rd, Shepherds Flat VIC
Gardens, Seasonal, Local
Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
Natural springs and pump houses in peaceful parkland setting.
Main Rd, Hepburn Springs VIC
Nature, History, Free
Macedon Ranges Wine Trail
Cool-climate vineyards with cellar doors and mountain views.
Gisborne, Woodend, Lancefield surrounds
Food & Drink, Couples, Scenic
Forest Glade Gardens
European-style garden estate with seasonal colour and heritage trees.
816 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon VIC
Gardens, Seasonal, Relaxing
Hanging Rock Reserve
Legendary rock formation with walking trail and picnic spots.
South Rock Rd, Newham VIC 3442
Nature, History, Iconic
Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
Panoramic lookout with a war memorial among towering gums.
Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon VIC
Scenic, Accessible, History
🛶 River & Outback Regions
🛶 The Murray River: Echuca, Swan Hill & Mildura Highlights
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
Historic wharf precinct with paddle steamer rides and museum.
74 Murray Esplanade, Echuca VIC
History, Family, River, Heritage
Murray River Houseboats
Hire a floating home and cruise the river at your own pace.
Echuca, Moama, Mildura & surrounds
Water Activity, Relaxing, Multi-Day
Pioneer Settlement – Swan Hill
Open-air museum recreating 19th-century river life with sound & light show.
Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill VIC
History, Family, Interactive
Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
WWII Catalina aircraft and wartime exhibits in a lakeside hangar.
1724 Murray Valley Hwy, Lake Boga VIC
History, Rainy Day, Aviation
Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista
Regional gallery and historic mansion with gardens.
199 Cureton Ave, Mildura VIC
Art, Culture, Gardens
Mungo National Park – Walls of China
World Heritage site with ancient dunes and Indigenous heritage.
Access via Mildura or Wentworth NSW
Indigenous Culture, Geology, Remote
Barmah National Park
Canoe trails through Australia’s largest river red gum forest.
Barmah VIC 3639
Nature, Wildlife, Water Activity
Lake Tyrrell – Pink Salt Lake
Vast reflective salt lake with stargazing and sunrise photography.
Sea Lake VIC 3533
Photography, Scenic, Remote
Perry Sandhills – Wentworth
Rust-red dunes perfect for sandboarding and sunset views.
Wentworth NSW (near VIC border)
Adventure, Geology, Family
🏜️ Wimmera Mallee: Silo Art, Pink Lakes & Desert Parks
Attraction
Description
Address / Location
Key Info
Silo Art Trail – North West VIC
Australia’s largest outdoor gallery across 10+ painted silos.
Rupanyup to Patchewollock VIC
Art, Road Trip, Photography
Lake Tyrrell – Sea Lake
Iconic pink salt lake with mirror-like reflections.
Sea Lake VIC 3533
Scenic, Photography, Remote
Murtoa Stick Shed
Cathedral-like WWII grain store—heritage listed and awe-inspiring.
Wimmera Hwy, Murtoa VIC
History, Architecture, Rainy Day
Little Desert National Park
Semi-arid park with wildflowers, sand dunes, and birdlife.
Nhill–Harrow Rd, Western VIC
Nature, Hiking, Remote
Wyperfeld National Park
Vast mallee scrubland with seasonal lakes and desert flora.
Access via Hopetoun or Rainbow VIC
Nature, Camping, Remote
Yurunga Homestead – Rainbow
Edwardian homestead with period furnishings and gardens.
92 Federal St, Rainbow VIC
History, Heritage, Local
Dimboola Imaginarium
Quirky gift shop and stay in a restored bank building.
123 Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC
Shopping, Unique Stay, Local
Kaniva Sheep Art Trail
Painted sheep sculptures along a short town walk.
Commercial St, Kaniva VIC
Art, Family, Local
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
WWII aviation museum with restored aircraft and displays.
Aerodrome Rd, Nhill VIC
History, Aviation, Rainy Day
Discover the Magic of Victoria
From Melbourne’s urban charm and the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road to the peaceful vineyards of the Yarra Valley and the historic gold rush towns of Central Victoria, every corner of this diverse state invites exploration. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, sipping fine wines, or uncovering history, Victoria has unforgettable experiences waiting for you. Start planning your ultimate Victorian journey today.
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