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25 things to do in Victoria
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
A unique running event which offers the best coastal views of Victoria
Wildflowers
Enjoy the riot of bright colours of wildflowers from late August–early September when spring comes to Victoria
Skiing
Did you know that the State of Victoria boasts the largest number of ski resorts in Australia?
Rhododendron Blooming in Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Contemplate the beauty of this stunning flower that grows across the Dandenong Ranges
Birdwatching
Every year, people from all over the world come to Southern Victoria to enjoy many migratory birds
Kangaroo Watching
Charismatic kangaroos are the most popular wild animals in Victoria
Festival of Sails in Geelong
Victoria's oldest sporting event and the southern hemisphere's largest annual keel yacht regatta
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
This is the only photographic biennale in Australia that attracts a huge number of elite and new photographers from different countries
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
This surf competition is so fascinating that it cannot be missed even if you are not a fan of this sport
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Phillip Island offers a superb circuit for one of the most exciting motorsport events in the world
Rose Blooming in Victoria State Rose Garden
This large-scale botanical garden dedicated exclusively to roses, in October, attracts thousands of visitors who come to admire the Queen of Flowers
Flying Duck Orchid
Tiny flower resembling a flying duck lures insects into its arms, captivates, and enslaves them
Rock Climbing
Victora offers endless climbing opportunities including beautiful cracks, ledges, and spectacular peaks
Fishing in the Gippsland Region
Fresh water streams and lots of fish make the Gippsland region the best fishing destination in Victoria
Whale Watching in Victoria
You will definitely meet humpback and blue whales during the migration period off Victoria coast
Surfing Off Victoria Coast
The wild coast of Victoria may offer the best surfing in the world, among the densely overgrown hills and cliffs
Koalas
While these small grey creatures sleep in eucalyptus branches, tourists have one calling–to see koalas and be touched!
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The world-famous Penguin Parade on the Phillip Island is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Australia
Rainbow Spirit Festival
Australia's most colourful party, one of the best of its kind in all of the Southern Hemisphere
Great Alpine Road
Discover the most beautiful mountains, scenic vineyards, wildflower fields and lush forests of Victoria
Zaidee's Mad Cow Mud Run in Shepparton-Mooroopna
One of the funniest races in southeast Australia
Aurora Australis or Southern Lights
Capture the beauty of the aurora australis in the southernmost regions of mainland Australia
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues
A much-loved regional celebration of cool jazz and rousing blues
Meredith Music Festival
Experience the quintessential joy of music at the celebration in the heart of Victoria