For those wanting to explore further afield, the unique natural beauty of regional Victoria is just a short trip away. Inspiring day trips are waiting to be enjoyed just over an hour from the city centre. Discover some Victoria’s rugged and dramatic coastlines, incredible food and boutique wineries, wellbeing experiences and charming regional villages.

Great Ocean Road

  • Twelve Apostles
  • Scenic drives
  • Nature & wildlife
Travel one of the world’s best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.

Phillip Island

  • Penguins
  • Family fun
  • Motor sports
Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

  • Wineries
  • Scenic drives
  • Villages
Disappear from city bustle in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge away in the Yarra Valley.

Geelong & the Bellarine

  • Seaside villages
  • Taste trails
  • Historic streetscapes
Explore Geelong’s stunning waterfront, and wine and dine your way along the Bellarine Taste Trail.

Gippsland

  • Wilsons Prom
  • Lakes & wilderness
  • Gourmet villages
A place of open, green spaces, the glorious Wilsons Prom and a spectacular selection of cheese.

Grampians

  • Breathtaking views
  • Wildlife & waterfalls
  • Silo Art Trail
Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

Mornington Peninsula

  • Coastal villages
  • Wineries
  • Golf
Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.