Victoria Australia Trips – Tailor-Made Itineraries

Victoria is a small but densely populated state in the southeast of Australia. Melbourne, the coastal capital, is indicative of the type of experience you expect in Victoria: cosmopolitan and surf central.

This cultural capital pulses with a vibrant arts scene, a thriving sports culture, and a laidback Aussie attitude that makes this place effortlessly cool.

Koala climbing a eucalyptus tree in Victoria, Australia

Visitor viewing the Twelve Apostles rock formations along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Tram running down a tree-lined street in Melbourne, Victoria with skyscrapers behind

Why visit Victoria?

Almost 90 miles southeast of Melbourne lies Phillip Island – an ideal daytrip. Explore the island’s history from the original Bunurong people, to 18th century mariners and finally, the first permanent European settlements in the 1800s. The koala conservation center and the local penguins are must-sees for animal lovers. Other options: Observe farm life on the island or take to the sea in search of seals, dolphins and whales (season and weather dependent). The wildlife is a real hit here.

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Almost 90 miles southeast of Melbourne lies Phillip Island – an ideal daytrip. Explore the island’s history from the original Bunurong people, to 18th century mariners and finally, the first permanent European settlements in the 1800s. The koala conservation center and the local penguins are must-sees for animal lovers. Other options: Observe farm life on the island or take to the sea in search of seals, dolphins and whales (season and weather dependent). The wildlife is a real hit here.
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Escape the city altogether with a 150-mile trip on the Great Ocean Road. Explore iconic sites like Australia’s 12 Apostles (not to be confused with Cape Town, South Africa), enormous rock stacks that rise dramatically out of the Southern Ocean; or the waterfalls and forests of the surrounding Otway Ranges. If you would rather stretch your legs, explore 60 miles of the Great Ocean route on foot between Apollo Bay and the 12 Apostles.
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Further inland waits Grampians National Park. The park is a mountainous area spread over hundreds of thousands of acres. The sandstone ridges create a dramatic natural backdrop for prime bushwalking and rock climbing. Traditionally home to the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung peoples, this region is thought to be central to their creation myths. Abundant Aboriginal art adorns various rock faces throughout the park.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Victoria puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Australia.

Western Australia

Mostly arid outback, this stark state offers adventurous travelers unique experiences away from the crowds of visitors to the east coast.

A wombat ambles through alpine grass, its fur damp with mist as mountains fade into a gray background behind.

Tasmania

Tasmania, Australia is the continent’s wild frontier. Roughly the size of Ireland or West Virginia, this small but diverse state is 40 percent protected wilderness.

A river winds through a broad rocky gorge with red sandstone walls in Kakadu National Park.

Northern Territory

Australia‘s Northern Territory is remote and seemingly untraveled – the ultimate off-the-beaten-path experience.

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