Top Reasons to Go

The Amazing Outdoors: Victoria has outstanding national parks. Bushwalking, canoeing, fishing, rafting, and horse riding are all on the menu.

Golden Country: You can still pan for gold—and find it—in rivers northwest of Melbourne. But the gold-rush era’s most attractive remnants are beautiful 19th-century towns constructed from its riches.

Wonderful Wineries: You'll find hundreds of wineries across the state, particularly in the Yarra Valley, Rutherglen, and on the Mornington Peninsula.

Unique Wildlife: Parrots in Sherbrooke, Phillip Island's penguin parade, and platypuses and dingoes at the Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria teems with native fauna.

Foodie Heaven: Victoria has a reputation for excellent local produce and wine. Even in rural towns, cafés and restaurants focus on fresh seasonal items.