Explore Victoria's coastline, some of it rugged and windswept, such as near The Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell along the Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Other parts form quiet, secluded coves and are ideal family swimming beaches. You can experience living history in many forms.

Take the opportunity to visit towns as they were in our pioneering days. Places like Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, historically linked with the richest alluvial gold rush in the world, and the Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill. Almost all of Victoria’s national parks are accessible to motorists. There are beautiful botanical gardens all over the State, as well as hundreds of wineries.

In fact the Yarra Valley is fast becoming recognised as one of the best wine making regions in the world. Victoria even has its own natural springs at Hepburn Springs. Trek through the Australian bush, or climb rocky mountain paths. Picnic among ferns and waterfalls while you listen to the calls of a thousand birds. Find Australia’s history. Pan for gold in the towns that were built on gold.

Explore museums and take home local art and craft. Go swimming in a lake, a rock pool or a river Or find a white sandy beach along Victorias magnificent coastline. You can also see memorabilia associated with history at Warrnambool and Echuca. Fed by mountain water the mighty Murray River forms part of Victoria’s northern border Vine and citrus fruits appear in abundance almost side by side.

A mecca for fishing, swimming and boating, The Murray also supports a thriving industry in the form of paddle steamers which operate sightseeing and dining cruises. Victoria is a playground of changing landscape and natural wonders, and it is all there waiting for you.