Victoria
Start in Melbourne and explore beyond. Melbourne is a hopping city with a European vibe. Narrow streets lined with sunny cafes. Victorian arcades with high-end shopping. Excellent restaurants and a vibrant arts community. Plenty to keep you busy for a few days.
Most travelers break out — taking day trips to Yarra Valley wineries and foodie tours on the Mornington Peninsula, and visiting the penguins waddling ashore on Phillip Island.
Some go farther afield to take in the Great Ocean Road. If you’re looking for one of the world’s best road trips, you’ll find it down at the bottom of the country—days and days of stunning oceanside cliffs with wave-ravished beaches and charming historic towns.
Golfers love to visit Victoria to play on some of the world’s best golf courses. Ask us how we can get you on at Royal Melbourne or Kingston Heath.
Victoria – Top Activities
- Wining and dining with the locals
- Tee off at any of Victoria’s great golf courses.
- Exploring Melbourne’s hidden laneways and arcades
- Driving the Great Ocean Road and seeing the 12 Apostles at sunrise
- Watching for waking koalas and peeking at a joey in a kangaroo’s pouch, meeting keepers, or observing vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting at Healesville Sanctuary
- Attend a sporting event like the Australian Tennis Open or Australian Rules Football final.
- Try your luck at Crown Casino properties.
- Take a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.
Sample Vacations
Australian Open Travel Package: Melbourne and Tasmania
Check off all your must-see’s down under: the world-famous Australian Open, Sydney, and the Great Barrier Reef. This package includes a fan walk-on experience and 5-star hotels throughout.
Australia New Zealand Golf: Great Golf Courses
This non-stop golf adventure brings you to some of the top courses in Australia and New Zealand, including Barnbougle, Kauri Cliffs, and Cape Kidnappers. Gorgeous scenery, unique wildlife tours, and magnificent wineries make for a truly spectacular golf getaway.
Australia and New Zealand Highlights
- Explore street art, cafe culture, and wine tasting in trendy Melbourne
- Enjoy Sydney highlights, including a gourmet harbor cruise
- Discover New Zealand’s iconic scenery in Queenstown and Milford Sound
Ultimate Golf, Wine, and Wildlife + Great Barrier Reef
In Tasmania, golf Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm before wine tasting and wildlife viewing. Fly to King Island for golf at Cape Wickham, followed by legendary Kingston Heath and Royal Melbourne Golf Clubs. Finish with 3 days in Port Douglas for a reef and indigenous walkabout.
Wine to Wildlife Australia Vacation Package
Wine to Wildlife Australia Vacation Package We planned this Wine to Wildlife Australia Vacation Package for empty nesters from Seattle. This was their first vacation without their kids for many years. They love wine and wildlife, so we put together this trip covering Victoria and South Australia, some of the best areas for wine and Read More…
Australia Golf Vacations: Best Australian Golf Courses
Play some of Australia’s Top 100 Golf Courses, including Barnbougle and Kingston Heath, and discover must-see sights like the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House.
Golf, Wine, and Art in Melbourne and Adelaide + Outback Luxury Train
Explore the best of Australia’s luxury living, with exclusive experiences that bring the country’s unique offerings to life. From golfing Melbourne’s top courses, to epicurean adventures in the Mornington Peninsula, to soaking up outback scenery from the comfort of a luxury train, this trip gives you a bit of everything.
Australia Family Vacation: Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne and Sydney Highlights
Discover Melbourne’s hidden gems and get exclusive access to legendary sporting venues. Then head to spectacular Sydney for some unique local experiences.
Australian Open Bucket List Vacation: Tennis, Reef, and Sydney
Check off all your must-see’s down under: the world-famous Australian Open, Sydney, and the Great Barrier Reef. This package includes a fan walk-on experience and 5-star hotels throughout.
Melbourne Golf Package: Kingston Heath and Royal Melbourne
Melbourne Golf Package: Kingston Heath and Royal Melbourne This Melbourne Golf Package was planned for a couple from Florida who had golfed all over the world and wanted a short trip to play some of the top courses in Melbourne: Kingston Heath and Royal Melbourne. While in Australia, they figured they should enjoy some of Read More…