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50 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

Rising: Melbourne (Melbourne Festival)
A leading art event in Australia brings more than two weeks of entertainment at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city

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

Christmas Season
Enjoy a whole month of Christmas trees, lights, carols, and delicious food in Melbourne

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

Australian Open
The famous Australian Open Tennis Championships is among the four Grand Slam tournaments

Chinese New Year in Melbourne
One of the biggest Chinese quarters in the world is celebrating its biggest holiday

AFL Grand Final
Even if you are not familiar with the rules of Australian football, don't miss this greatest sports event in the country

Waterfalls near Melbourne
Discover the numerous incredible waterfalls of Victoria

Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show
Check out this exhibition of retro cars of different models and brands

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

Tesselaar Tulip Festival
The largest flower festival of the continent strikes with bright colours and great entertainment

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!

Melbourne Music Week
Melbourne Music Week creates a leisurely summer mood

Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The world-famous Penguin Parade on the Phillip Island is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Australia

Mountain Pygmy Possum
A rare kind of possum once considered an extinct species is now found in a decent population of some 2600 individuals, yet only within 10 km radius of Australia's highlands

Sydney Rock Oyster
Are you ready to taste these fancy little bivalves with a glass of Champagne?

Pumpkin Season
Pumpkin seeds were brought to Australia on the First Fleet back in 1788

Capsicum
This glossy and brightly colored fruit will be a good addition to your meal

Asparagus
In most refined dishes, asparagus should maintain its taste and structure: it should be slightly soft, but not too much

Pine Mushrooms (Saffron Milk Caps)
These grow in places where the soil is densely covered with old coniferous needles, and often hide under them

Electric Gardens Festival
Electronic-centric music festival in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth

Rainbow Spirit Festival
Australia's most colourful party, one of the best of its kind in all of the Southern Hemisphere

Easter
Easter Bilbies, shows, and festivals—there's something extraordinary about Easter celebrations in Australia

Great Alpine Road
Discover the most beautiful mountains, scenic vineyards, wildflower fields and lush forests of Victoria

Halloween in Melbourne
Cemetery tours, spooky attractions, a scary maze and other fun things to try

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

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
Say 'hello' to a new beginning with a free Melbourne fireworks show

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