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Discovery Bay Coastal Park
Cape Bridgewater Discovery Bay Coastal Park is a majestic 50 km sweep of ocean beach, huge dunes, Aboriginal middens and coastal lakes. Things to Do * Attractions include freshwater lakes, massive dune systems, magnificent coastal cliffs, volcanic features and sweeping ocean... |
Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell Famous for the Twelve Apostles and historic shipwrecks, Port Campbell National Park contains the most significant areas of vegetation and fauna native to south-western Victoria. |
Cape Otway Lightstation
Cape Otway Completed in 1848 and constructed of sandstone, it was only the second lighthouse constructed on mainland Australia. In 1859, one of the earliest telegraph stations in Australia was added to the facility, soon connecting Tasmania to the mainland through... |
Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary
Marengo The sandstone reefs that are within the Marine Sanctuary are known as Little Henty Reefs and are about 80 metres offshore from the beach. |
Tower Hill State ReserveTower HillTower Hill State Game Reserve sits inside an extinct volcano and is a haven for wildlife and water birds. |
Barwon Bluff Marine SanctuaryBarwon HeadsBarwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is located at the mouth of the Barwon River at Barwon Heads, about 20 kilometres to the west of the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The Marine Sanctuary covers 17 hectares. |
Lower Glenelg National ParkWinnapLower Glenelg National Park, 27,300 hectares in area, is situated in the south-western corner of Victoria. The Glenelg River is the central feature. |
Brisbane Ranges National ParkStaughton ValeLittle more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. |
Mount Eccles National ParkMacarthurMount Eccles National Park, 6120 ha in size, stands at the western edge of the volcanic plains that stretch from Melbourne to Port Fairy, extending northwards to Hamilton and Ararat. |
Great Ocean WalkApollo BayThe Great Ocean Walk is a 91-kilometre trail that winds its way along Victoria's spectacular south-west coast. |
Bells BeachTorquayTorquay has the best of both worlds with its beaches — protected family beaches, plus the action of the surging surf. |
The Arches Marine SanctuaryPort CampbellTo the south of Port Campbell, offshore in 20 metres of water, the limestone seafloor breaks up into a series of amazing canyons, arches and tunnels that are locally known as 'The Arches'. |
Crawford River Regional ParkHotspurThings to see and do * Pleasure driving along 'The Boulevard', which follows the northern bank of the river, through forests of Brown Stringybark, Manna Gum and lush tree-fern lined gullies, is a beautiful way to discover the Park. *... |
Serendip SanctuaryLaraSpecially designed bird hides enable you to see some of the 150 species of birds which breed at or visit Serendip Sanctuary. |
Mount Richmond National ParkGorae WestMount Richmond is an extinct volcano surrounded by low, flat land. The volcano is covered with a layer of sand blown inland long ago from Discovery Bay. |
Kennet RiverKennett RiverLocated on the Great Ocean Road 167 kilometres from Melbourne, Kennett River is a great place to see kangaroos, king parrots or to catch sight... |
Bay of Islands Coastal ParkPeterboroughBay of Islands Coastal Park stretches from Peterborough almost to Warrnambool in a 32 kilometres long narrow strip. The park has spectacular ocean views and many other memorable features. |
Whale WatchingWarrnamboolWarrnambool is known as Victoria's southern right whale nursery. |
Steiglitz Historic ParkSteiglitzSteiglitz, situated between Geelong and Ballarat, is almost a ghost town today, but in the 1860's and 1890's it was a busy goldmining township with hotels, shops, churches and a population of over 1,000. At the height of the... |
Tower Hill State Game ReserveTower HillThings to Do There are five self-guided walks at Tower Hill, each with a different theme. * Peak Climb (orientation and geology - 30 mins, steep) * Lava Tongue Boardwalk (wetlands - 30 mins, easy) * Hat... |
The OtwaysApollo BaySome of Australia's best rainforest scenery can be found in the Otway Ranges, located behind Lorne and Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road. |
Cape Nelson State ParkPortlandSpectacular coastal cliffs, diverse bird life, picturesque walks and picnic areas, and the unusual Soap Mallee (Eucalyptus diversifolia) which is restricted to Cape Nelson in Victoria, are some of the attractions for visitors to the 243 hectares Cape Nelson State... |
Enfield State ParkEnfieldThings to see and do Picnics Picnic facilities are available at the Surface Point picnic area and at Enfield picnic area. |
Great Southern Touring RouteTorquayTravelling from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of Australia's great driving journeys. |
Twelve Apostles Marine National ParkPort CampbellLocated seven kilometres east of Port Campbell, the Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is Victoria's second largest Marine National Park and covers 7,500 hectares along approximately 17 kilometres of coastline. |
Sea All Dolphin SwimsQueenscliffThe popular and award winning Sea All Dolphin Swims of Queenscliff, Victoria, is family owned business which offers a truly unique nautical experience in Port Phillip Bay. With a clever blend of fun adventure and education the tours cater... |
Great Otway National ParkLorneThis park represents all that is special about the Otways: the tall wet forests, ancient rainforests, the drier forests of the inland slopes and the very diverse heathlands and woodlands, fringed by a spectacularly rugged coastline and studded with some... |




