Scenic lookouts, Nature and wildlife, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Step out of the everyday and find your special place in the clouds. Lose yourself in the ancient landscapes of the Grampians National Park, looking down across Halls Gaps and the surrounding craggy peaks, or survey the towering limestone cliffs of the famous 12 Apostles and the wild Southern Ocean. Soak up sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay at Arthur's Seat, or get a bird's-eye view of Wilson Promontory's idyllic coves and lush hinterland from the top of Mt Oberon. Stand a while in quiet contemplation of Victoria's stunning vistas and iconic landmarks.

The Pinnacle

Walking & hiking

Choose from two different routes up to The Pinnacle lookout and keep an eye out for native wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and echidnas.

12 Apostles

Beaches & coastlines

Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.

The Horn Trail

Walking & hiking

Walk to the highest point on Mt Buffalo and enjoy a spectacular view over the Australian Alps and Mount Buffalo National Park.

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Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve

National parks & reserves

Things to do- Visit the lighthouse museum- Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse- See some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne when you...

Cape Otway Lightstation

History & heritage

Climb for dramatic views and stories of shipwrecks at this historic lighthouse perched on towering cliffs where Bass Strait meets the Southern Ocean.

Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk

Walking & hiking

Take the gravel path that leads walkers through beard heath to a lookout point with views across to the lighthouse, telegraph station and the ocean.

Point Hicks Light Station Reserve, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Point Hicks Lightstation Walk

Walking & hiking

Journey through pristine natural beauty to the granite headland that was Captain Cook's first sight of the Australian mainland in April 1770.

A full view of Split Point Lightouse on International Lighthouse Weekend with signal flags flying

Split Point Lighthouse Tours Aireys Inlet

History & heritage

Come and climb the Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet. The views are simply breathtaking.You will spot Split Point Lighthouse as you travel the Great...

Cape Schanck Lighthouse

Heritage buildings

Climb the stone steps to the lamp room of one of the oldest lighthouses in Victoria and look out over the blue waters of Bass Strait from the balcony.

Mornington Peninsula

Nature & wildlife

The Mornington Peninsula's stunning coastline and glittering stretches of bay and beach roll out beneath you from these breathtakingly scenic viewing spots.