Tips for Victoria
- Get travel insurance, I recommend Safety Wing (link)
- Buy a cheap e-SIM before arrival (link)
- Book flights using Skyscanner or Momondo
- Visit Victoria September to November
- If you want to travel cheap, use the Greyhound buses
- For many national parks you need to purchase a pass
- Download Wikicamps to find the best camping spots
Melbourne
The Best Tours
Great Ocean Road and Wildlife Tour
Experience the Great Ocean Road and its incredible landscapes. See koalas and birds, take a rain forest walk, discover the 12 apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, and have morning tea on Torquay surf beach.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour
Experience the magic of Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on a bus tour from Melbourne. Enjoy views at Cape Woolamai prior to visiting the world famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.
Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch
Visit some of Victoria’s top wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy tutored tastings with your guide at 4 premium wineries and lunch at a winery restaurant.
2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise
See the sights of Melbourne from the water on a city cruise. Travel down the Yarra River to see landmarks like the Docklands Crown Entertainment Complex and Government House, and catch some rays on the sundeck.
From Melbourne: Grampians National Park Group Tour
Experience the beauty of the Grampians National Park on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Discover a nature lover’s paradise of amazing views, gorges, waterfalls and native wildlife including kangaroos.
The Finest Accommodation
Luxury Hotel: Veriu Queen Victoria Market
This hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fireplace in the lobby and a bar. All rooms feature laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning as well as 24-hour room service.
Mid-Range: The Victoria Hotel
This hotel provides an indoor pool, billiards/pool table, a library, a bar, and a conference center. Guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable, quiet rooms at the property.
Hostel: Space Hotel
Experience an exceptional ambiance with organized activities like BBQs, complemented by amenities such as a bar, movie room, gym, and spacious kitchen. Enjoy a free Sunday breakfast and relax in air-conditioned rooms for added comfort.
