From magnificent beaches to snow-capped mountain peaks, Victoria is home to diverse natural environments with abundant flora and fauna.

The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible – in under a day’s drive you can experience natural attractions such as mountains, temperate rainforests, rugged coastal scenery, volcanic plains, vineyards, lakes, magnificent rivers, wildflowers in spring and snow in winter.

Across Victoria’s 13 regions, you’ll find public gardens and more than 30 national parks, regarded as some of the best in the world, protecting the state’s valuable natural assets.

Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins, which parade nightly along an island beach. Its extensive coastline also provides plentiful opportunities to get up close to dolphins, seals and whales. What’s more, the state’s lush forests and parklands are havens for stunning varieties of native birds – the extraordinary mallee fowl, the elusive lyrebird, emus and reed warblers, to name a few.

Daylesford and Hepburn Springs ia an area renowned for its Mineral Waters which flow continually from the 72 springs throughout the area.
Historically the towns were founded on gold diggings ,and over time , there has been a population of mixed heritage settle the area. Many Swiss-Italians arrived here when the gold was being mined in the late 1800's
Aspects of this can be seen in the architecture ,festivals and lifesyles .
The mineral waters, crisp clean air , forest, and abundance of holistic healers attract people looking for relaxation and healing of their aching bodies.

With its interesting blend of mountainous forests, fern gullies, heaths, salt marshes, grey granite ranges and 130 km of coastal scenery Wilsons Promontory, the most southerly point of mainland Australia, is one of the country's largest and most popular national parks.

Walking on Squeaky Beach

The 167,000-hectare park is famous for its bushwalking (it has more than 160 km of tracks), rock-climbing, plantlife (including 970 native species and brilliant spring wildflowers) and wildlife (more than 200 species of birds have been recorded).

Described as the accessible wilderness, the Grampians region hosts an abundant array of native animals that can be readily seen. National parks in the region are havens for wildlife, especially birds.

Step quietly as you walk through the red-gum forests by day and you might see kangaroos, bandicoots, emus and koalas. In the evening look for possums and sugar gliders in the trees of the woodlands.

Lakes Entrance is 319 km east of Melbourne. As its name suggests, Lakes Entrance is the gateway that allows ocean-going vessels access to the Gippsland Lakes, the largest navigable inland waterway in Australia.

Fed by five major rivers and linked by narrow channels, the great lakes of Gippsland cover 400 square kilometres and extend 90 km down the coast .

Two areas, covering 17 880 hectares, have been classified as national parkland - the Lakes National Park and the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. The region, known as the Victorian Riviera, is noted for its minimal variation in temperature the year round; being relatively warm in winter and cool in summer.

The view over the entrance to the lakes at Lakes Entrance

This region stretches from the South Australian border along the southern coastline. The region takes in some of Victoria’s most scenic coastline, cool climate rain forests and coastal hearthlands. Not forgetting inland the dairy farms, sheep, cattle, native forests and lakes.

Following the coast and encompassing the Great Ocean Road, travellers are welcomed by magnificent coastal views, sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and the marvels of nature that inspire all that see them.

Discover unspoilt beaches, beautiful bays, fascinating wildlife and lush, rolling countryside. Explore spectacular national and state parks, historic properties, wetlands and galleries.

A Mountain Full of Adventure

There's so much to see and do at Mt Buller all year round. Summer on the mountain is a refreshing change of pace with cool, clean air and a perfect climate making the environment ideal for relaxation or adventure! Whether you're into hiking or health spas, rock climbing or simply relaxing, there is something on offer for everyone!

The High Country is a great place to recharge your batteries.Here in the High Country the views have been refreshing tired minds and spirits for generations.

Imagine being on your own floating home doing what you like. Gloriously independent. In blissful privacy holidaying on the mighty Murray River as it meanders through changing landscapes past wetlands laden with wildlife and fertile forests. Choose between enjoying the river environment or going ashore to see the historical and other riverside attractions or simply relax and do nothing.

The park is an excellent place for picnics, walks, bird observing and photography. Stand on the viewing platform - the basalt Keilor Plains all around you are part of one of the world's largest lava flows. Walk down the path to view the 'organ pipes' - a set of basalt columns formed by lava.

Fossils in these rocks suggest they are sedimentary rocks laid down under the sea about 400 million years ago. Enjoy a picnic while looking out for waterbirds, blue wrens, cockatoos, rosellas, magpies and wedge-tailed eagles.

Said to be the best example of a volcanic plug or mamelon in the world. It consists mainly of soda trachyte rock (solvsbergite), found only outside this district in Norway and Sweden.
Since its formation, the mamelon has been exposed to considerable weathering and erosion, resulting in a conglomeration of unusual rock formations that can now be seen on the site.

The Dandenong Market is Victoria’s oldest market, established over 100 years ago. With more than 750 stalls of fresh produce, clothing and other goods, the market reflects the City’s cultural mix and has a cosmopolitan feel.

There are lots of fresh fruits and nuts on sale here at very reasonable prices.

Queen Victoria Market is more than just Melbourne’s shopping mecca - it’s an historic landmark, a tourist attraction and an institution for Melburnians. This vast and vibrant centre of trade and commerce was officially opened on 20 March 1878 and has served consumers needs for more than 120 years.

Spread over 7 hectares, it is the largest open air Market in the southern hemisphere. Almost one thousand traders sell everything from exotic Australian fruit and vegetables and local and imported gourmet foods, meat, fish and poultry to hardware, manchester, clothing and authentic Australian artefacts and souvenirs.

Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne’s Market.

Clunes was the site of the first official gold discovery in Victoria on July 1st 1851. The discovery triggered Victoria's world famous gold rushes.

Clunes remains one of the most original and intact gold towns in Australia and there are over 50 buildings of historical significance. Many reflect the opulence and confidence of the boom period of the 1850s.

Clunes has also been used as a film location site for such movies as 'Mad Max', the remake of the 1950s classic 'On the Beach' and recent movie about the life of Ned Kelly.