Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.
Perched on the granite hills of Sunbury in rural Victoria, Pitruzzello Estate Olive Grove and Vineyard is the creation and passion of owner Sebastiano Pitruzzello.
Sunbury
Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide diversity of natural and cultural experiences only 20 km from the Melbourne CBD. The spectacular gorge sets a back drop for stunning landscape views and the abundant native wildlife are always on show. With a wide range of cultural, historic, recreational and natural features, there is something for everyone.
South morang
Point Cook Coastal Park features abundant birdlife, an historic bluestone homestead, intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve. Located 20 km southwest of Melbourne, it is a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature lovers and family groups.
Point Cook
The new Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary covers 290 hectares and is located 10 kilometres east of Werribee, adjoining Point Cooke Coastal Park and including the existing Point Cooke Marine Reserve.
Point Cook
Step aboard and join the crew on the Polly Woodside and experience a new world of maritime adventure. With an interactive museum and an exciting program of events, this enchanting 1885 tall ship is a tangible reminder of Australia's rich maritime history and provides an engaging experience for all.
Southbank
Take a few hours to visit the beach-side (and city-side) suburb of Port Melbourne. As well as fresh sea air and ocean and city views, you can spend an entire day down the cultural end of Bay Street and not run out of things to do and see.
Port Melbourne
Covering 1,950 square kilometres, Port Phillip is the entrance to Australia's busiest port and is one of Victoria's most popular recreational destinations. Every year millions of people enjoy its vast coastline, world-class swimming beaches and coastal parks. An entirely different perspective however is available to those who explore the Bay by boat. Island, shipwrecks and marine reserves dot the Bay, while scuba diving and fishing reveal the colourful diversity of the Bay's marine life.
Port Melbourne
Public Record Office Victoria manages and archives records created by the Victorian State Government from the 1830s to today.
North Melbourne
Enjoy a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest steam railway and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world. Travel 24 kilometres through the beautiful forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave.
Belgrave
'Punt Road's name comes from Punt Road in the Melbourne suburb of South Yarra, the site of thriving vineyards 150 years ago. This beautifully tended modern vineyard is in prime Yarra Valley heartland, sharing its location with an apple orchard and a smart, comfortable cellar door. Punt Road wines are very good and well priced for their quality.' RALPH KYTE-POWELL
Coldstream
For those high on stress and low on time.
Melbourne CBD
Opened in 1878, the Queen Victoria Market is more than just Melbourne's shopping mecca. This 19th century market is a historic landmark, tourist attraction and an institution for all Melburnians.
Melbourne CBD