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Victoria is small on the map and huge on stories. One state, and somehow it holds world-class dining laneways, coastal hot springs, wine country balloon flights and racetracks all within a short drive of each other. Whether you live here and want to see your own backyard properly, or you’re planning a getaway, the best things to do in Victoria are the kind you’ll still be talking about months later.
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Start in Melbourne, Australia’s culinary capital, then follow the coast to the Mornington Peninsula, wind through the Yarra Valley, or chase the cliffs along the Great Ocean Road. Every region has its own flavour, and every one of them is worth a day of your time.
Things to Do in Victoria
You’ll never run short of ideas here. Whether someone wants to get outdoors or settle in for a long lunch, there’s a Victoria experience to match. Here are a few of our favourites, all live and ready to book.
– Melbourne River Cruise with 4 Course Dinner: Glide along the Yarra as the city lights come up, with three hours to enjoy four courses and a drink in hand. An easy, atmospheric night out for two.
– Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Melbourne: Lift off as the sun does and watch the city wake up from above. Quiet, still, and unlike any other way to see Melbourne.
– V8 Race Car Driving, 6 Laps, Sandown Raceway: Six laps behind the wheel of a proper V8 at Melbourne’s Sandown Raceway. For the person who’s always wanted to know what the car can really do.
– The Ultimate Dumpling Cooking Class: Learn the secret to the dough and the art of the perfect fold, then eat the results. A hands-on way into Melbourne’s food obsession.
– Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Bathing & 2 Course Dining for 2: Soak in the mineral waters of the Mornington Peninsula, then sit down to two courses. A full reset in one afternoon.
Victoria Attractions and Places to Visit
The state’s real charm is how much variety sits within a day’s drive of the city. Here’s where to point yourself.
Melbourne
The capital earns its reputation. Street art, laneway bars, and a food scene that runs from dumplings to fine dining. Beyond the plate, there’s plenty to fill a day, from a Japanese Head Spa and Facial to a Bottomless Brunch Cruise on the water. Explore more Things to do in Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula
An hour from the city and what feels like a world away. This is hot springs and coastline country. The Alba Thermal Springs Bathing and Brunch for Two is a gentle way to spend a morning, or open the throttle on a Lamborghini Drive instead.
Yarra Valley
Award-winning wineries, rolling hills, and some of Victoria’s prettiest scenery, all an hour from Melbourne. Take it in from above on a Yarra Valley Scenic Flight, or make a full day of it with a Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Tour with Lunch.
Great Ocean Road
The south-west coast is bucket list territory, home to the Twelve Apostles and cliffs that go on for miles. For the boldest way to see it, there’s the Great Ocean Road Tandem Skydive from 15,000ft, the coastline unravelling beneath you the whole way down.
Geelong & The Bellarine
The gateway to the coast, with a growing food and wine reputation of its own. The Q Train Private Dining Experience in First Class for Two rolls through the Bellarine between Drysdale and Queenscliff with a degustation menu on board. See more Things to do in Geelong.
Things to Do in Victoria with Kids
School holidays sorted. Victoria is full of family-friendly days out, and some of the best let the grown-ups join in too. A 1 Night Roar ‘n’ Snore Sleepover at Melbourne Zoo for Two means bedding down among the animals after hours, a night the kids won’t stop retelling. Browse more Animal Experiences and Aquarium and Zoo Passes to round out the day.
Victoria Experiences Make the Gift They’ll Remember
Good gifts get unwrapped. Great ones get retold. An experience in Victoria gives someone a story rather than another thing to find space for, which is what makes it such a good call for a birthday, an anniversary, or Christmas. Not sure which one? A Gift Voucher lets them choose their own, and it works on any experience or Getaway across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in Victoria? Some of the most popular things to do in Victoria include a Melbourne river cruise with dinner, a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the city, V8 race car driving at Sandown Raceway, bathing at Alba Thermal Springs on the Mornington Peninsula, and a dumpling cooking class in Melbourne. The state covers everything from fine dining and wine tours to skydiving and hot springs.
What are the best day trips from Melbourne? The Yarra Valley (about an hour away) is ideal for wineries and scenic flights, the Mornington Peninsula for hot springs and coastline, the Great Ocean Road for cliff-top drives and the Twelve Apostles, and Geelong and the Bellarine for food, wine and the Q Train. Each works comfortably as a single day out from Melbourne.
What are the best outdoor things to do in Victoria? Outdoor favourites include tandem skydiving over the Great Ocean Road, hot air ballooning over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, scenic flights, and full-day touring through the Dandenong Ranges. The coast and wine regions also suit walking, cycling and sightseeing.
What are the best things to do in Victoria at night? For evenings, a Melbourne river cruise with a four-course dinner, night access to Alba Thermal Springs, a steakhouse dinner in Southbank, or a stay like the Roar ‘n’ Snore sleepover at Melbourne Zoo all make for a memorable night out.
What are the best things to do in Victoria with kids? Family-friendly options include the Roar ‘n’ Snore sleepover at Melbourne Zoo, aquarium and zoo passes, wildlife encounters and animal experiences. Many are designed so parents and kids can enjoy the day together.
What are the best places to eat and drink in Victoria? Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, with everything from laneway dining to river cruises and cooking classes. Beyond the city, the Yarra Valley is known for award-winning wineries and food tours, while the Bellarine offers dining experiences like the Q Train.
What are the best things to do in Victoria for couples? Couples tend to love the thermal springs and dining packages on the Mornington Peninsula, hot air balloon flights, the Q Train private dining experience, and overnight getaways. A shared experience makes an easy anniversary or romantic gift.
What are the top attractions in Victoria? Top attractions include Melbourne’s laneways and dining scene, the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley wine region, the Mornington Peninsula hot springs, Phillip Island, and Melbourne Zoo.
Travelling Beyond Victoria?
Victoria sits in good company. If your trip is taking you further afield, there’s just as much waiting across the borders. Head north to the beaches and harbour of New South Wales, keep going for the reef and rainforest of Queensland, or cross the water to the wild coastlines of Tasmania. And if you’d rather stay put and go deeper, Regional Victoria and Gippsland have plenty left to discover.