The enchantment of winter

Discover Victoria at its frosty best, with snow-capped mountains, free-flowing waterfalls and a landscape transformed by frost. Celebrate the chilly season with fire and light festivals, an evening of stargazing, spooky ghost tours, or by rugging up by the fire in a cosy Victorian pub. 
 
Taste locally produced ciders, heart-warming whisky or mulled wine at regional bars, breweries and cideries, and get your fill of hearty cuisine and world-class dishes at our top restaurants. 

Whether you’re rugging up and heading outside, learning about First People culture with an Indigenous experience, or spending an afternoon at a gallery, Victoria is the place to be.
Winter Wonderlights, Sovereign Hill, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Anthony Evans

Winter festivals and events

What's on
Celebrations heat up around the regions in winter: plan your winter getaway around Victoria's packed festival calendar.
Metung hot springs, Gippsland, Victoria

Regional deals

Deals
Plan your next getaway with these great offers on the best accommodation, restaurants, spas and more across Victoria.
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Stella the stargazer

Tiny House
Escape to the High Country with Stella the Stargazer pop-up tiny home. Book now.

Top reads for winter

Inspiration for your great Victorian getaway.
Eerie Tours, Ballarat, Goldfields, Australia. Credit: Tourism Australia

Victoria's spookiest ghost towns

History & heritage
Plan a trip to one of Victoria's ghost towns to see if you can spot spirits in haunted hotels, gruesome gaols and abandoned asylums.
Clifftop at Hepburn Springs, DMR, Victoria

Spectacular stays with baths and spas

Places to stay
Find your perfect home away from home and spend your getaway soaking in a tub on a mountain top, by the coast, or in a luxurious bathroom.
Bright, High Country, Victoria

5 ways to get outside in winter

Outdoor & adventure
Explore the great outdoors in Victoria this winter, with adventures in the snow, bushwalking and wildlife spotting in native bushland and forestland.
Kyneton Springs Motel, Daylesford & Macedon Ranges, Victoria

7 of Victoria's funkiest retro stays

Places to stay
Take a trip on the retro side and stay in Victoria's funkiest old-school accommodation, revamped to perfection.
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Cosy regional bars

Eat & drink
Get out of the cold and sample some of our state's best wines, cocktails and beers at regional bars.
Soumah of the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

11 Victorian wineries to visit

Eat & drink
From boutique to rustic, check out these 11 charming vineyards in Victoria's premier wine regions and taste some of the state's best drops.
Wilsons Promontory national Park, Gippsland, Victoria

All abilities outdoor adventures

See & do
Have no limitation fun in Victoria's national parks with accessible view points, sensory trails and all terrain mobility aids that make getting outdoors easier than ever.
Hiking Mt Feathertop, High Country, Victoria

10 must-do hikes in Victoria

Walking & hiking
Lace up your boots and hit Victoria's most bucket list-worthy hiking trails. From alpine peaks to coastal havens, there's an adventure for every avid explorer.
Michael Unwin Wines, Ballarat, Victoria

Winter warmers

Road trips & itineraries
Discover all the cellar doors, art galleries, day spas, fireside dining and cosy hideaways you need for a winter retreat and a cocooning getaway.
Mount Buller, Victoria

10 wonderful ways to enjoy the snowfields

Outdoor & adventure
Carve up the slopes on a winter adventure like no other. Victoria's snowfields are a frosty haven for adventure seekers and snuggle bunnies alike.
Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham, DMR

Regional fireside escapes

Features
As the weather cools down, find your perfect match in regional Victoria in cosy cottages, regional retreats, gastro pubs and restaurants.
Stockmans Camp, Gippsland, Victoria

Victoria's best glamping experiences

Places to stay
Glamp like a champ in dreamy landscapes across our beautiful state with one of Victoria's unique and epic glamping experiences.
Beechworth Ghost Tours, High Country, Victoria

Victoria's most spine-chilling tours

History & heritage
Discover Victoria's dark-side with a paranormal encounter of the ghostly variety. Delve into all things spooky on a spine-tingling tour.
Venus Baths, Grampians, Victoria

10 epic walks for newbie hikers

Features
Here are 10 of the best trails to hit up in Victoria if you want a taste of nature, minus the crowds and the burning calves.
Forges Beach, The Murray, Victoria

Get off the beaten path in The Murray

Road trips & itineraries
Take the path less travelled and uncover hidden gems in The Murray. From nature walks and odd and epic attractions, The Murray is the place to be.
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Fun in the snow

Make an altitude change and head to Victoria's alpine villages for a dose of high-octane fun, with snowboarding, skiing, dog sledding, snow shoeing all on the agenda.
Exploring Mt Buller with snow shoes, Credit: Andrew Railton|Mt Buller

Snow play

Snow & skiing
Head to Victoria's alpine region for a winter weekend of snow play. Toboggan down slopes, ramble along on snow shoes or sign up for a sled dog experience.
Mt Buller Huskies, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Credit: Andrew Railton

Dog sledding

Snow and skiing
Live the excitement and discover the special bond between human and husky with a magical sled dog experience in Victoria’s stunning Alpine region.
Skiing at Mount Buller, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Image: Andrew Railton, courtesy Mt Buller

Skiing

Snow & skiing
Experience unforgettable downhill skiing at Victoria's major resorts – Mount Buller, Falls Creek and Hotham – and at Mt Baw Baw.
Snowboarder at Mt Buller, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Copyright: Andrew Rialton

Snowboarding

Snow & skiing
Whether you're a novice or a weekend hero, there are plenty of places to cut up the slopes and practice your jumps all across Victoria's snowfields.
Cross-country skiing at Mount Baw Baw, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Cross-country skiing

Snow & skiing
Victoria's cross-country ski resorts are suitable for people of all ages and abilities, offering fun for the family with equipment available for hire.
Tobogganing at Lake Mountain, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Family trips

Snow & skiing
Head towards Victoria's snowfields for a day to remember. Start a snowball fight, build a snowman together, or race each other downhill on toboggans.
Kids playing in the snow at Mount Baw Baw, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Image: James Lauritz

Snow babies

Snow & skiing
Toddlers can learn to ski soon after taking their first steps, so get along to Victoria's ski schools that care for even the littlest snow bunnies.
Chair lifts at Mount Buller, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Shannon Pawsey, courtesy Mt Buller

Getting to the snow

Snow & skiing
You can drive, fly or catch a bus to Victoria's excellent snowfields. Most of Victoria's alpine resorts lie to the north-east of Melbourne.

Ultimate relaxation

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with a relaxing soak in a mineral hot spring, a soothing massage or spa treatment, or even a mindful retreat in Mother Nature.
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Peninsula Hot Springs

Spa & wellbeing
Pamper yourself at Victoria's first natural thermal mineral springs and day spa, located just over an hour from Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Metung Hot Springs

Spa & wellbeing
The award-winning Metung Hot Springs has bathing and wellness experiences for you to explore throughout its breathtaking site overlooking the magnificent...
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Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa

Spa & wellbeing
At Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa, the ultimate goal is to guide you towards a lasting sense of wellbeing through holistic healing and nurturing treatments...
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Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Spa & wellbeing
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa is a world class luxury wellness sanctuary located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.Positioned in beautiful landscaped...
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Astra Falls Creek Day Spa

Spa & wellbeing
Astra’s in-house Day Spa offers an award-winning luxury experience unmatched on the mountain. Retreat to Astra Day Spa after a day on the slopes or simply...
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Deep Blue Hot Springs Warrnambool

Spa & wellbeing
Immerse yourslef in natura geothermal waters in a curated sanctuary of Rock Pools, Sensory Caves and Cleansing Waterfalls.The mineral-rich water at the...
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Saltair Day Spa Lorne

Spa & wellbeing
Australia's First BABOR Concept Spa, designed in Germany, located in the beautiful resort town of Lorne, immersed in natural beauty along the spectacular...
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Lux Spa & Wellness

Spa & wellbeing
Lux Spa & Wellness offers a sanctuary from the noise of the outside world and has been designed with your every need in mind.It is located at the Great...

Cultural experiences

Escape the crisp winter air in a regional art gallery, or get a taste of life on the land and journey through Victoria's First Peoples history during an Indigenous experience.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk Royal Botanic Gardens. Photo by Artra Sartracom

Aboriginal Victoria

See & do
Journey through Aboriginal Victoria for contemporary interpretations of Dreaming, traditional customs and 60,000 years of culture.
Pottery making, Victoria, Australia

Make your own

Features
Choose from a wide range of classes and workshops to pick up a new skill or trade, or file away a fresh recipe on your next trip to regional Victoria.
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Budj Bim National Park

National parks & reserves
Budj Bim is a long dormant volcano. Budj Bim is the source of the Tyrendarra lava flow which extends over 50 kilometres to the southwest. It is central...
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The Mill Castlemaine

Markets
Discover the unexpected around every corner at The Mill Castlemaine; home to more than 40 small businesses set in a reimagined 1870s woollen mill.Experience...
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Art Gallery of Ballarat

Art galleries
Discover the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest regional gallery, with an exceptional collection of Australian art and changing exhibitions.
Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Artist studios

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Meet the makers, book into workshops or bring home a piece of local art as you drop into the intimate studios and galleries of artists around Victoria.
Bendigo Art Gallery, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Regional art galleries

Art, theatre & culture
Visit Victoria's galleries and discover fascinating works by local artists in the environments that inspired them, as well as international exhibits.
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