Cottages in Victoria

You can spot a wide range of unique Australian wildlife during your holiday in Victoria. Visit the resident colony of penguins at St Kilda Pier promenade– but be sure to visit just before dusk for the best chances of viewing them. To see wild kangaroos, head over to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Woodlands Historic Park, or Anglesea Golf Course. Visit Great Otway National Park to see adorable koalas sleeping in the trees.

A holiday in Victoria promises fun, plenty of sun, and endless entertainment for families of all ages. Spend a day relaxing and swimming at the Eastern Beach Reserve. The water is clean here, there are loads of restaurants, and there’s a children’s pool for the little ones to splash around in. Also, be sure to explore the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Here you can spend an hour or two strolling around the various walking trails to see the serene gardens, lily ponds, and exotic plants– it’s a great family-friendly day outing!

The scenic and famed Great Ocean Road stretches for 243 miles along the coastline of Victoria from Torquay to Allansford. It’s one of the best ways to experience the state’s beauty, as the road passes by loads of incredible landmarks and attractions. See dramatic coastal cliffs, visit shipwreck sites, stop at stunning beaches, and so much more. Hire a car and explore as much of the Great Ocean Road as you can manage during your holiday.

Just off the Great Ocean Road is the Kennett River, which happens to be the best place to see koalas in Victoria! Do the famed Kennett River Koala Walk to try your chances of spotting some of the adorable creatures up in the trees. Follow the walking paths here and keep a keen eye out for koalas!

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria. The vibrant, cosmopolitan hub boasts a thriving arts scene, museums, galleries, and great shopping. The city is known for its hip and beautiful cafés, so be sure to pop into as many as possible during your time here. The dining options in Melbourne are top-tier, eat at San Telmo for an ambient date night dinner.

This stunning peninsula attracts thousands of visitors to its pristine shoreline, charming seaside towns, and coastal landscapes each year. There are several incredible and unique beaches to explore during your time here. Swim and relax on the secluded shores of Point King in Portsea. Enjoy the uncrowded atmosphere at Mother’s Beach, and swim in the calm, turquoise waters at Safety Beach.

Melbourne is world-famed for its coffee and is considered to serve some of the best tasting coffee in the world. The baristas here are top-tier and know how to prepare a flavourful cup of coffee in such a way that doesn’t burn the beans, but instead allows the essence of the fruit to steep through. Brother Baba Budan on Little Bourke Street is considered among the best cafés in the city, alongside Patricia Coffee Brewers and The League of Honest Coffee.

The heritage-listed Grampians National Park boasts stunning natural beauty and rugged landscapes. It’s an excellent place to go for walks, treks, and wildlife spotting. You can learn all about Aboriginal heritage and history here at the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre and walk to the stunning cascades at MacKenzie Falls.

Do a boat tour to Philip Island, where you can see the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. Tours typically last around 90-minutes and include lunch. You might even spot some dolphins too!