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Getting Around

Once you arrive, you may easily get to your destination by car, motorcycle, or bicycle thanks to Victoria's network of first-rate highways connecting the state's cities and towns as well as interstate destinations. Regional hubs are served by scheduled flights, and there are numerous train and bus companies that connect Melbourne with intrastate and interstate destinations.

Taxis: Since most Melbourne cabs are painted yellow, silver, or white and have a lamp on the cab roof, they are simple to identify. Drivers wear a uniform and show an identity card on the dashboard at all times. You can keep track of your fare as you ride because taxi metres are easily visible. Taxi rides after midnight must be pre-paid. The driver will request an upfront deposit based on a table of point-to-point estimations in Victoria between 10 pm and 5 am.

City Circle Tram: A cost-free and practical way to go around central Melbourne is the City Circle Tram service. The City Circle Tram provides a convenient way for visitors, shoppers, office workers, and families to get to the city's top attractions, stores, and events.

Ferries & Cruise Ships: The terminal in North Geelong's Spirit of Tasmania Quay is located about 70 kilometres (km) southwest of Melbourne. The majority of the year, there are day and overnight crossings between Geelong and Devonport (Tasmania). Visitors and travelers waiting to catch the ferry can leave their cars in free public parking while they wait.

Top Attractions

There's really no better way to explore the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges than to drive. Winding mountain roads, dense fern forests, rolling vineyards – it's a pretty special backdrop. Of course, there are lots of public transport options, too, not to mention visitor centres in most of the major towns. Here's our top tips for getting around this beautiful region.
Highlights: Dandenong Ranges National Park, Healesville Sanctuary, Puffing Billy Railway

Pristine white beaches and hi-octane motor sports, endless family fun and iconic wildlife, you'll find it all on a seaside holiday at Phillip Island, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. See little penguins and sleepy koalas in their natural habitat, teach the kids to swim on a quiet bay beach, and soak up all the action at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Highlights: Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre and Go Karts Koala Conservation Reserve,

Breathe in the fresh sea air, sample innovative local cuisine, and soak up the relaxed alfresco lifestyle of the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour from Melbourne. Explore the galleries, spas and cafes in breezy seaside villages, cool off with a day on the beach, or escape to the hinterland for gourmet delights at boutique wineries.
Highlights: Peninsula Hot Springs, Beer Cider & Spirits Trail, Portsea Surf Beach

Geelong is a city on the move. Signs of change are everywhere on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people, from the stunning waterfront and urban precinct to the craft breweries and hole-in-the-wall cafes that have reclaimed and reshaped the city's old industrial landscape.
Highlights: Geelong Gallery, Little Malop Street, Ballerine Rail Trail.

Melbourne's Docklands is a thriving metropolitan district teeming with entertainment opportunities, including restaurants, shops, theatres, food courts, wellness centres, heritage tours, and much more.
Highlights: ArtVo Immersive Gallery, Luxury Private Yarra River Cruise, The District Docklands

Head out on walking tracks that lead to dazzling waterfalls, wildlife and awe-inspiring lookouts. Savor celebrated local wine at cellar doors and a sublime meal at a multi-award-winning restaurant in Grampian region. Wherever you go, be enchanted and inspired by the striking landscapes of the Grampians spread out before you.
Highlights: Grampians National Parks, Seppelt Wines – Great Western, Silo Art Trail

Escape to Gippsland, occupying the vast eastern corner of Victoria, and be rewarded with natural landscapes of unparalleled beauty. When travelling across Gippsland, you'll be visiting the lands of the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong People. Take your pick from distinct regional pockets and break up your journey with visits to quaint seaside villages, alpine towns and farming communities.
Highlights: The Great Alpine Road, Ninety Mile Beach, Bunurong Coastal Drive.