10 things to do in Victoria

Victoria knows how to put on a show. Maybe it’s the unbeatable food and wine, the jaw-dropping coastline, or the way Melbourne serves up culture with a side of cool. Whether you’re cycling past vineyard-draped hills or soaking in a mineral spa, Victoria is more than a destination, it's a feeling.

Here are our picks for some of the coolest things to do!

1. Game, set, magic at the Australian Open
This is a summer festival of world-class sport, live music, gourmet food trucks, and electric vibes. Every January, Melbourne becomes the beating heart of global tennis, and even if you can’t tell a backhand from a volley, you’ll be cheering like a seasoned fan.

2. Hop aboard a Yarra River cruise
Melbourne’s famous laneways may steal the spotlight, but cruising the Yarra shows off the city’s softer side. From dinner cruises with glittering skyline views to peaceful eco-tours through the wetlands, it’s a uniquely Melbourne way to unwind.

3. Drive the Great Ocean Road
Think cliff-hugging roads, misty rainforest, golden beaches, and the iconic Twelve Apostles. One of the most scenic drives in the world, this road trip delivers pinch-me moments around every curve.

4. Dine on the move with The Q Train
A restaurant on rails? Yes please. This former rail carriage now serves a top-tier degustation menu as it rolls through the Bellarine Peninsula. Window views, local produce, and wine pairings make it a dining experience to remember.

5. Soak it up in the Mornington Peninsula
Thermal springs, clifftop walks, vineyard lunches—this is where relaxation lives. Mornington is all about slowing down, soaking in the moment, and saying yes to a second glass of chardonnay.

6. Tee off at a world-class golf course
Victoria’s golf courses are in a league of their own. From the legendary Royal Melbourne to windswept dunes at Cape Schanck, these fairways combine challenge with breathtaking scenery.

7. Pedal your way through wine country
Trade four wheels for two and cycle through the Yarra Valley or along the Bellarine Rail Trail. With cellar doors, cheese stops, and vineyard views at every turn, this is a ride you won’t want to rush.

8. Explore Melbourne’s cultural playground
Laneways filled with street art, hidden rooftop bars, museums that provoke and inspire, and coffee so good it might ruin you forever. Melbourne is a vibrant mash-up of creativity, culture, and cool. Just wander and let the city surprise you.

9. Bottomless ‘Beerunch’
Melbourne loves beer almost as much as it loves coffee, and the city’s bursting with places to sip and savour boutique brews. Discover hidden microbreweries, indulge in unique barrel-aged creations, or kick back at a Bottomless ‘Beerunch’—because in Melbourne, there’s always time for a good brew.

10. Watch the little penguins waddle home
Every evening on Phillip Island, hundreds of tiny penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the sand to their burrows. It’s pure magic, heart-meltingly cute, and a must-see for all ages.

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