12 Apostles, Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Photo: Dave Colls

Attractions in Melbourne

The official Melbourne tourism site is http://www.visitmelbourne.com. Visit it to find out what Melbourne offers as a holiday destination.

Pubs, Clubs, Bars and Nightspots in Melbourne

Melbourne is famous for its nightlife. Visit http://www.melbournepubs.com for a comprehensive listing of venues.

Attractions in Victoria

Victoria's wilderness begins at turquoise beaches, finishes atop snow-capped peaks, and encompasses a range of climates from the semi-desert Mallee to the green pastures of Gippsland. The legacy of exploration, mining and farming is evident in Victoria's many historic towns.

Visit the Parks Victoria website to learn more about Victoria's wonderful national parks. Some of the more spectacular parks (and all accessible in a weekend from Melbourne) are:

  • Wilsons Promontory National Park
  • Alpine National Park
  • Grampians National Park
  • Otway National Park

For all your other tourism needs in Victoria, visit http://www.visitvictoria.com.

Extended Holiday Resources

Don't believe the slanderous lies about Melbourne weather, check out the Bureau of Meteorology website for the current weather forecasts.

Use the Tourism Victoria Route Planner to plan your road trips. Please drive carefully and take regular breaks.

Car rental companies can be found here.

Surf's up? Visit Swellnet for current forecasts.

Return to top.