Overview

There's so much to see and do across Victoria, that you might not know where to start. To help, we've put together a handy list of the state's top attractions – striking public spaces, state-of-the-art museums, unique wildlife, heritage sites, glorious examples of gold rush architecture, and more.

Top four

The timeless tradition of sitting on the carriage sill is back!

Puffing Billy Railway

History & heritage
All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.
Crouching Tiger

Melbourne Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Get up close with more than 250 species as you explore rainforests, bushland and underwater worlds. Don't miss the zookeeper talks and feeding times!
Family panning for gold with costumed digger

Sovereign Hill

History & heritage
Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.
Phillip Island Nature Parks

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
See Phillip Island's little penguins emerge from the sea, peek at life inside a burrow, and spot other Australian animals at this wildlife wonderland.
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Espresso, Fitzroy, Melbourne

Cafes and bakeries

Food & wine
Follow the aromas of freshly extracted single origin coffee beans down cobblestoned laneways and into laid-back coffee strips for that caffeine buzz.
Phillip Island Winery. Credit: Tourism Australia.

Local produce

Eat & drink
Taste the best of Victoria's regions at farm gate stalls, markets and food festivals celebrating fresh, seasonal and local produce.
Chin Chin, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne restaurants

Food & wine
Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Feast on a dizzying spread of the world's great cuisines.
Cocktail at Bar Americano, Presgrave Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

Food & wine
Take an unexpected turn, duck into one of Melbourne's famed laneways, scamper up some stairs and take a tipple in a bar with a distinct personality.
Loch Brewery & Distillery, Gippsland.

Breweries and distilleries

Eat & drink
Discover a new breed of small-batch, boutique brews and spirits at craft breweries, cideries and distilleries across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Fallen Giants Vineyard, Grampians. Credit: Tourism Australia

Wineries

Eat & drink
Build an enviable wine cellar, stocked with cool-climate varietals and rich reds sourced from Victoria's five distinct wine regions.
Lake House dining, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Best regional restaurants

Restaurants
Some of Victoria's best dining is out of town. Hit the road and treat yourself to the top spots on Victoria's exceptional regional culinary landscape.

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Victoria's funnest attractions

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Add a dash of excitement and a sprinkle of adrenaline to your fun-packed escape in Victoria with a visit to some of the state’s best attractions. From adventure parks to historical landmarks, there's something for everyone.
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Spa and wellbeing

See & do
If it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape, with its long spa tradition and over 100 springs throughout the state.
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Shopping and fashion

See & do
Let your tour of the city take in department stores and shopping centres, arcades and laneways and the flagship stores of edgy Victorian designers.
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Nature and wildlife

See & do
Get outside and discover abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's desert landscapes, rugged coastlines, lush alpine outlooks and inland waterways.