Take the time to explore Victoria's diverse natural landscapes and iconic wildlife while you travel. Wander across sand dunes and snow-white beaches, and trek through lush green rainforests and rugged desert country, getting up close to the natural inhabitants as you go.

Top experiences

12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

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.
Hanging Rock, Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges. Photo by Ben Savage.

13 spectacular natural wonders in Victoria

Features
Visit enormous rock formations, ethereal pink lakes or enchanting caves — all of these natural wonders are right here in Victoria.
Reed's Lookout, Grampians, Victoria. Photo by Julian Kingma

Grampians National Park

National parks & reserves
Discover grand and rugged mountain ranges, spectacular wildflowers and a wealth of Aboriginal rock art sites in the Grampians National Park.
Raymond Island Koala Walk, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Koalas

Wildlife & zoos
The shy koala is likely to sleep through the excitement you experience when you spot them in the Victorian bush, high up in the forks of gum trees.
Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Penguins

Wildlife
Meet the island's famous penguins and experience that electrifying moment as you spot the first one emerge from the sea and waddle along the beach.
12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Top 25 nature & wildlife experiences

Nature & wildlife
Take your pick of Victoria's top 25 nature and wildlife experiences, from getting the best view of the 12 Apostles to spotting koalas in the wild.
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Wildlife

Australia's unique wildlife can be found in abundance throughout Victoria's forests, parks and sanctuaries.
Owl. Photo by Roberto Seba.
Moonlit Sanctuary koala. Photo by Victoria.
Baby emu. Photo by Darren Donlen.
Dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Photo by Searoad Ferries.
Rosella. Photo by Mr Kyeong Woo Kim.
Wombat. Photo by Mark Watson.
Kookaburra. Photo by Emily Godfrey.
Phillip Island seals.
Owl. Photo by Roberto Seba.
Moonlit Sanctuary koala. Photo by Victoria.
Baby emu. Photo by Darren Donlen.
Dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Photo by Searoad Ferries.
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Nature & wildlife tours
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Walking and hiking

Outdoor & adventure
Pack a picnic, map and camera and discover Victoria on foot on walking trails close to Melbourne or within easy driving distance of the city.
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Ballooning and scenic flights

Outdoor & adventure
Take to the skies and survey Victoria's landscape from a hot air balloon or scenic flight, or experience the thrill of skydiving or hang-gliding.
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Camping

Outdoor & adventure
Pitch a tent and set up camp to sleep under canopies of stars in campsites with the comforts of home, or rough it in undiscovered, secluded spots.
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Surfing and windsurfing

Out door & adventure
Throw on your wetsuit and ride the crystal clear waves as they roll in from the Southern Ocean along Victoria's famous and tempestuous coastline.