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Spring months of September and October, as well as fall months of April and May, are the best time to visit Victoria. Spring is an excellent period to enjoy hiking and blooming flowers: cherry blossoms, tulips, rhododendrons, and roses. The weather is mild and perfect for wildlife and bird watching. November—March is the warmest period, which suits perfectly for relaxing on the beach. December—February is the most popular time to visit, with the most expensive accommodation. In April and May, prices go down, but it’s still warm enough for surfing, hiking, attending an outdoor music festival, or hunting an elusive aurora australis.

25 things to do in Victoria

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

May 18-19, 2024 Event

A unique running event which offers the best coastal views of Victoria

Wildflowers

September–November Nature

Enjoy the riot of bright colours of wildflowers from late August–early September when spring comes to Victoria

Skiing

mid-June–September Activity

Did you know that the State of Victoria boasts the largest number of ski resorts in Australia?

Rhododendron Blooming in Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

June–early December Nature

Contemplate the beauty of this stunning flower that grows across the Dandenong Ranges

Birdwatching

mid-August–November (all year round) Activity

Every year, people from all over the world come to Southern Victoria to enjoy many migratory birds

Kangaroo Watching

all year round Nature

Charismatic kangaroos are the most popular wild animals in Victoria

Festival of Sails in Geelong

January 24-26, 2025 Event

Victoria's oldest sporting event and the southern hemisphere's largest annual keel yacht regatta

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

August-October, 2025 Event

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

March 26-April 5, 2024 Event

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

October 17-19, 2025 Event

Phillip Island offers a superb circuit for one of the most exciting motorsport events in the world

Rose Blooming in Victoria State Rose Garden

October–May Nature

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

September–January Nature

Tiny flower resembling a flying duck lures insects into its arms, captivates, and enslaves them

Rock Climbing

March–May | September–November Activity

Victora offers endless climbing opportunities including beautiful cracks, ledges, and spectacular peaks

Wombat Watching

April–July Nature

This is another of Australia's miracles

Fishing in the Gippsland Region

all year round Activity

Fresh water streams and lots of fish make the Gippsland region the best fishing destination in Victoria

Whale Watching in Victoria

May–early October Nature

You will definitely meet humpback and blue whales during the migration period off Victoria coast

Surfing Off Victoria Coast

September–May Activity

The wild coast of Victoria may offer the best surfing in the world, among the densely overgrown hills and cliffs

Koalas

December–February (all year round) Activity

While these small grey creatures sleep in eucalyptus branches, tourists have one calling–to see koalas and be touched!

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

all year round Nature

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

Rainbow Spirit Festival

January, 2025 (on the long Australia Day weekend) Event

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

Great Alpine Road

all year round Activity

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

Zaidee's Mad Cow Mud Run in Shepparton-Mooroopna

February 22, 2025 Event

One of the funniest races in southeast Australia

Aurora Australis or Southern Lights

May–September Nature

Capture the beauty of the aurora australis in the southernmost regions of mainland Australia

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

November 1–4, 2024 Event

A much-loved regional celebration of cool jazz and rousing blues

Meredith Music Festival

December 6–8, 2024 Event

Experience the quintessential joy of music at the celebration in the heart of Victoria

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