Golden Victoria

Discover the magic of regional Victoria in all its autumnal glory. Watch as towns are transformed with explosions of colour, as red, orange and gold foliage recast the landscape.

Take advantage of the milder weather and kayak lakes, rivers and oceans, or cycle scenic rail trails that run through both inland and coastal routes. Head to the regions and climb towering mountain ranges, or trek through dense rainforest on a hike. Don't forget to refuel with local produce from the state's finest provedores. 

Autumn is prime time to get outdoors in Victoria and enjoy everything our state has to offer.

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia

Autumn festivals and events

What's on
Victoria's regions are abuzz with festivals and events of all colours in autumn. Start planning your trip here.

The open road is calling

Pack your bags and jump in the car - Victoria in autumn is calling, and we've got all the inspiration you need to plan the ultimate escape.
Hotel Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Victoria's best outdoor dining options

Features
Keep the beers rolling and the tunes pumping at Victoria's top outdoor venues this summer.
Albucutya silo, by Kitt Bennett

Silo Art Trail

Road trips & itineraries
Celebrate the rich heritage of western Victoria with a journey along the Silo Art Trail, the country's biggest outdoor gallery, stretching over 200km.
Bogong Horseback Adventures, High Country, Victoria

7 ways to get outdoors this autumn

Outdoor & adventure
Hike, cycle or taste your way through charming villages, scale mountain peaks on horse back or cosy up by the campfire and gaze at the star-studded night sky.
Grampians Peak Trail, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

8 ways to embrace slow travel

Features
Move with intention, engage deeply and embrace sustainable travel in regional Victoria.
Venus Baths, Grampians, Victoria

10 epic walks for newbie hikers

Features
Here are 10 of the best trails to hit up in Victoria if you want a taste of nature, minus the crowds and the burning calves.
Sparkes Lookout, Wilsons Promontory National Park

Victoria's best trail runs

Outdoor & adventure
Some of the best trail runs in Victoria, perfect for a day trip. We've picked out our favourites for you to explore.
Peninsula Hot Springs, Mornington, Victoria

Unwind at 5 of Victoria's most relaxing spas

See & do
Take a moment for yourself and rejuvenate your mind and body at one of Victoria's top spas.
Animus Distillery, Daylesford, Victoria

Victorian foodie hot spots

Eat & drink
Travel through our beautiful regions to find Victoria's celebrated and emerging foodie destinations in search of great places to wine and dine.
Hiking Mt Feathertop, High Country, Victoria

10 must-do hikes in Victoria

Walking & hiking
Lace up your boots and hit Victoria's most bucket list-worthy hiking trails. From alpine peaks to coastal havens, there's an adventure for every avid explorer.
Boroka Lookout, Halls Gap, Grampians, Victoria

Victoria's top sunset spots

Features
Sunset lover? Discover top spots for sunset glow-time around regional Victoria, from mountain high to valley low and along the wild and wonderful coast.
Kyneton Springs Motel, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

Wallet-friendly travel

Features
Replenish your soul in regional Victoria with great value getaway deals.
Cyclists at Beechworth, High Country, Victoria. Credit: Ride High Country

Cycle trail towns

Features
Refuel and rest up as you cycle Victoria's stunning rail trails, and discover some of our best regional towns and villages.
Windsor House, Walhalla, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

10 of Victoria's prettiest autumn towns

Features
Savour seasonal produce, stroll through lush gardens and frolic in the autumn leaves at these picturesque Victorian towns.
Geelong Art Gallery, Victoria, Australia

10 Accessible escapes in Victoria

Features
People of all abilities can enjoy the best of Victoria on an accessible escape. Think sensory forests, mobility access, audio aids and more to make travel easy for everyone.
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.

Seasonal harvest

As autumn kicks into gear across Victoria, chase fallen leaves in historic parks and leafy towns or discover the lure of cycling from town to town in search of the season's best produce.
Autumn leaves, Bright, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Autumn leaves

Nature & wildlife
Experience the magic of regional Victoria in all its autumn glory. Marvel at nature's spectacular colour show in towns, parks and along avenues.
Rutherglen, High Country, Victoria

Pedal to Produce

Cycling
Ride through some of Victoria's most spectacular landscapes, then roll into town and reward yourself with a gourmet lunch made from local produce.
Mount Beauty, High Country, Victoria

Mount Beauty

Destinations
Experience real alpine village life in Mount Beauty, which lives up to its name from its prime location at the foot of Victoria's highest mountain.
Walhalla, Gippsland. Victoria, Australia

Walhalla

Destinations
Discover Walhalla, once a busy gold mining centre and one of Australia's richest towns, and today an historic township in Gippsland's alpine wilderness.
Castlemaine, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Castlemaine

Destinations
Explore bustling Castlemaine, renowned for its rich gold rush history, eclectic arts scene, cafe culture and great food.
Buchan Caves Reserve, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Buchan

Destinations
Be enchanted by a honeycomb of spectacular limestone caves and rock formations at Buchan, nestled in a picturesque valley in East Gippsland.
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Blissed out on nature

The great outdoors are calling this autumn. Make the most of milder weather and the beautiful glow of amber and reds across picturesque landscapes as you hike, cycle or kayak your way around the state.
Lerderderg State Park

Lerderderg State Park

National parks & reserves
Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300 metre deep gorge through sandstone and slate, almost bisecting the park. The park...
Macedon Regional Park

Macedon Regional Park

National parks & reserves
The Macedon Ranges form the southern end of Victoria's Great Dividing Range and feature a diverse range of natural and cultural features. The 2,379 hectare...
Brisbane Ranges National Park

Brisbane Ranges National Park

National parks & reserves
Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky...
7 Peaks Ride - Mt Baw Baw

7 Peaks Ride - Mt Baw Baw

Cycling
Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep...
Bass Coast Rail Trail, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Bass Coast Rail Trail

Cycling
Take a leisurely ride along this picturesque path, the only coastal rail trail in Victoria that travels through farmland to the Bass Strait coast.
Cycle trail

Great Southern Rail Trail

Cycling
Ride through lush dairy farmland, remnant bush, lowland scrub, foothills and forest to end with magnificent views of Wilsons Promontory.
Echuca Boat and Canoe Hire Dock at Vic Park Boat Ramp

Echuca Boat and Canoe Hire

Boating & kayaking
Camping, fishing, canoeing, barbecues, motor boats and just plain fun.Echuca Boat and Canoe Hire offers you a chance to experience the mighty Murray River...
Murray River Paddlesteamers Echuca - Emmylou

Murray River Paddlesteamers

Tour operator
Murray River Paddlesteamers operate from the Port of Echuca, located just 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne CBD and has been crafting unparalleled experiences...
Bright Adventure Company

Bright Adventure Company

Tour operator
Bright Adventure Company is an adventure tour operator based in Bright delivering tours throughout Victoria's stunning High Country. With a focus on delivering...
Boronia Peak, Mount William, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Boronia Peak Walk

Walking & hiking
A rocky peak in the Mt William range with spectacular views over Fyans Valley.
Mt Rosea – Grampians Peaks Trail, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Mount Rosea Walk

Walking & hiking
Walk among giant sandstone boulders flanked with native shrubbery and take in the 360-degree vista of the Grampians as you reach the top.
Cycle trail

Penguin Parade to the Nobbies Cycling Track

Cycling
Enjoy spectacular views riding along the Phillip island coast from the Penguin Parade to The Nobbies.

Straight from the source

Autumn is prime time to discover fresh produce sourced directly from the abundant land. Bite into crisp apples direct from an orchard, taste honey straight from the beehive, or sample creamy cheeses made from the freshest ingredients.
Mornington Farmers Market, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Farmers' markets

Local produce
Bring a basket and voracious appetite to sample the best local, seasonal produce and make new tastebuddies at farmers' markets across regional Victoria.
Cheese platter of farmhouse cheeses from the Milawa factory

Milawa Cheese Company

Local produce
A proudly family owned business, Milawa Cheese Co began in 1988 inspired by an unforgettable cheese moment in northern Italy.On a menu turistico, founders...
Walkabout Apiaries- Bloody Good Honey

Walkabout Apiaries

Local produce
The team at Walkabout Apiaries take their bees to many natural locations in the North East High Country. They travel seasonally all over the region with...
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The Produce Store

Local produce
The Mansfield Regional Produce Store, known to locals simply as The Produce Store, is the place in town to eat, meet and relax. Located in the busy country...
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Mock Red Hill

Local produce
Mock Red Hill is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated apple orchard located in the lush hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula. Much like past...
Paynes Orchards pick your own apples

Payne's Orchards

Local produce
Pick-Your-Own farm fresh fruit. Payne's Orchard's are one of the few genuine small family orchards left in Australia. Nothing compares to the taste of...
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60,000 years in the making

Journey through Aboriginal Victoria for a traditional and contemporary experience of this ancient land.
Taungurung Country trees and flood waters

wawa biik - Taungurung Cultural Experiences

Tour operator
Wumindjika! wawa biik offers Taungurung-led cultural experiences across diverse biocultural landscapes of Taungurung Country. 'wawa biik’ means ‘hello...
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Budj Bim National Park

National parks & reserves
Budj Bim is a long dormant volcano. Budj Bim is the source of the Tyrendarra lava flow which extends over 50 kilometres to the southwest. It is central...
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Burrinja Cultural Centre

Aboriginal art
Burrinja is at the heart of a thriving, contemporary art and performance culture, that invites participation, tells important narratives and champions...
Wominjeka - Indigenous Cultural Experiences with Murrundindi

Wominjeka: Indigenous Cultural Experiences with Murrundindi

Aboriginal art
Ever wondered which Indigenous plant has leaves that can be used as soap? Or maybe you want to know what makes a Boomerang come back? Perhaps you would...
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