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Without a doubt, Melbourne is one of the biggest drawcards for visitors to Victoria. It's got incredible coffee, art and atmosphere.
But if you've been before or are wondering where else can you go in Victoria, landmarks such as the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley, Mount Buller and the Grampians should be on your travel itinerary.
And then some.
Melbourne offers an eclectic cultural mix that's visible through its food and fashion scenes. Its laneways are filled with street art, rooftop bars an amazing coffee culture. Relaxing gardens and trendy neighbourhoods dominate the city and world-famous beaches are on its doorstep.
This world-famous coastal drive stretches 243 kilometres from Torquay to Allansford and is dotted with natural attractions such as the Twelve Apostles and Apollo Bay. The road is the world’s longest war memorial, dedicated to soldiers who died during WWI and built by those who survived.
Grampians National Park is a stunning nature reserve known for its sandstone mountains and wildlife. Trails lead to incredible waterfalls and jaw-dropping lookouts. Between all this nature you can stop at cellar doors or explore Aboriginal art.
Phillip Island lies off the coast of Victoria and is a popular day trip from Melbourne. The island is famous for its fairy penguins which visitors gather on Summerland Beach to watch as they march back home in the evenings.
At the Nobbies you can spot fur seals and there is a race track on the island for those with a need for speed.
Mornington Peninsula is where you go to kick back and relax at the spas or hot springs. When you're not soaking, roam through the steets ducking into cafés and galleries or spend the day at the beach or sampling local wine.
Known for its gold mining history, Ballarat is popular with families and history fiends. Its main attraction is Sovereign Hill which is an open air museum replica of an 1850s gold mining town. On top of this, the region is emerging as a foodie and wine destination.
The Yarra Valley is a region with scenic rolling hills covered in vineyards. It’s a popular day trip from Melbourne and is celebrated for its wineries, chocolate shops and breweries. After a long day wining and dining, you can tuck into easy outdoor adventures and spas.
Being a 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne, this snow resort offers some of the best alpine adventures in Australia during winter. In summer, you can explore the many hiking and bike trails.
Between all of this adventure, the town offers relaxing breaks in the form of spas.
Healesville sits in the heart of the Yarra Valley and is where you can find talented artists in galleries, stroll in and out of charming boutiques and enjoy relaxing meals in local pubs and cafés. The town is best known for Healesville Sanctuary which is where you can interact with native animals.
Just outside Melbourne lies the low-range mountains called the Dandenong Ranges. This area is popular for its walking tracks, small towns and famous Puffing Billy Steam Train. It's in the Dandenong Ranges where you'll be surrounded by greenery as you experience nature and relaxing villages.
This southern state has beaches by the buckets full to bask on in the summer months and wander down in the winter.
Looking to strike it rich? First off, you'll need to purchase a Miner's Right permit while prospecting alone. Otherwise you can join an organised group to pan for gold.
If you're panning for fun, Soverign Hill in Ballarat lets you experience gold panning in its museum setting.
These are a few popular prospecting areas in the state for serious prospectors:
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