What a delightful night experiencing the little penguins at such close quarters. The Penguin Plus ticket is certainly worth the extra cost as it is located for the best view of the penguins coming in from the sea and walking alongside the audience platform towards the hundreds of burrows. Don’t worry too much if you feel that you don’t have the perfect spot, as the penguins arrive in groups over a long period and people generally thin out on the platform sections and move towards the boardwalks. So there will be plenty of chances to see things from all spots. General admission ticket holders need to set their expectations as they are less likely to see the penguins coming in from the ocean. However GA will still see plenty of penguins close up from the boardwalk. It gets quite chilly after sundown so dress for the temperature drop and wind. Remember to put your phone away after the ranger talk as the lights from your phone or cameras scare the penguins and affect feeding the chicks. This unique experience is not to be missed.See more..
4.5Healesville Sanctuary(2.095 reviews)from $28.46 - Best visited with membership Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos • Valleys
Healesville Sanctuary, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, is world-renowned as the best place to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat. Set in a beautiful natural environment, the Sanctuary offers a place for people and animals to reconnect with nature from creek to canopy, and plays a critical role in saving some of the world's most endangered animals. Explore the 70 acre bushland haven to experience close-up encounters with some of Australia's unique and endearing wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus. Visitors are also free to explore the Australian Wildlife Health Centre, a working vetinary hospital treating over 1500 orphaned, ill or injured wildlife every year. The expert team shares the journey of animal rescue, rehabilitation and release with the Sanctuary's visitors. Don't miss: Spirits of the Sky: A free flight presentation featuring Australian raptors such as the Wedge Tailed Eagle, and colourful parrot species. Tales from Platypus Creek: Come face-to-face with Healesville Sanctuary's most iconic species in a world-first interactive Platypus show. Observe Platypus as they interact with keepers, play in the water and even enjoy having their tummies tickled! Wade with the Platypus: In this world-first, hands-on experience it will be your turn to be the Platypus keeper. You will have the opportunity to step into the shallow water of the 'Platypus play pool' where it's normally the keeper's job to play, frolic, tickle and feed our little furry friends.See more..
koala conservation centre. Meet our koalas ‘face to face’ from our amazing treetop boardwalks at this unique ecotourism attraction. This area of natural bush land isalso home to an amazing variety of birds and wildlife.See more..
4.5Lake Wendouree(1.142 reviews) - Such a beautiful 6km walk Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Lake Wendouree, part of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, is an artifically created and maintained shallow urban lake.See more..
4.0The Nobbies Centre(1.032 reviews) - Don’t miss the Antarctic experience Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
The Nobbies Centre. Only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade this spectacular headland offers stunning ocean views from clifftop boardwalks. View the world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks, approximately 2km offshore. Home to the exciting Antarctic Journey multimedia attraction where you can take a virtual journey to the world's most remote continent.See more..
4.5Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve(1.013 reviews) - Wonderful nature experience Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Volcanos
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve sits in a large volcanic crater. It is one of Victoria's most fascinating and significant geological formations. It's a short detour from the Great Ocean Road and offers ample walking opportunities for people of all abilities – from easy boardwalks to scenic climbs. Tower Hill is home to some of Australia's best loved wildlife. Emus, kangaroos, koalas, swans, ducks and blue wrens all live inside this magnificent dormant volcano. Walk across wetlands, craters and bushland and learn how the park was exploited by early settlers before being restored by volunteers. Join a tour run by experienced local guides to discover how Tower Hill was transformed from a desolate wasteland to the park you see today.See more..
4.5Ballarat Wildlife Park(1.002 reviews) - A Little Gem Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
Famous for its Australian wildlife and up-close animal experiences, Ballarat Wildlife Park is just 90 minutes’ drive west from Melbourne. There’s around 100 free-roaming kangaroos waiting to be hand-fed as well as other Australian animals including koalas, wombats, little penguins, dingoes and Tasmanian devils. An impressive reptile house is home to ‘Crunch’ the 5-metre-long super croc, snakes, frogs and lizards. Around the park visitors will also see tree kangaroos, giant tortoises, emus, Sumatran tigers and much more. ‘Animal Encounter’ experiences offer a rare opportunity to pat a koala, cuddle a wombat or even have a snake wrapped over one's shoulders! Encounters include a professional photo as a memento of the experience. Ballarat Wildlife Park is open every day 9 am - 5 pm (close Christmas Day).See more..
Moonlit Sanctuary is Melbourne’s award-winning wildlife park. Come and visit and get an up-close look at Australia’s amazing animals. Explore our bush-land while feeding kangaroos and wallabies, petting friendly koalas and enjoying encounters with wombats, reptiles, dingoes and many other animals including endangered species. More than 70 Australian species are waiting to meet you. Moonlit Sanctuary is conveniently located at the top of the Mornington Peninsula and only 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD.See more..
4.5St Kilda Pier(627 reviews) - Will be redeveloped Nature & Wildlife Areas
The St Kilda Pier is always a nice place for a stroll to see both ocean and city views and the penguin colony. The pier is being redeveloped and will be constructed from concrete and timber and extend about 450 metres with a 50-year design life. The cost os over 50M and will be compleyted in 2024. From the drawing on site cant wait to see its completion.See more..
This is my number one pick for places to visit in Phillip Island!! Perfect place for any age! We spent at least 2 hours there so many animals to see and you get to feed kangaroos emus birds. Not many places do you get to experience this getting close to animals and being able to feed them. Costs around $40 for 1 adult x2 kids well worth it, so many different type of Australian animals to get up close.See more..
St Kilda Pier is a Melbourne landmark and has traditionally been one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions. Providing panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, the pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, in-line skating and fishing. St Kilda's Little Penguin colony is well-known for making the breakwater its home, and is a popular tourist attraction. You can view the Little Penguins from the viewing platform at St Kilda Pier or by charter boat. St Kilda Pier has safe wheelchair access, lighting, handrails, drinking fountains, toilets, barbeques and a picnic and playground area. Only 5km from Melbourne CBD, St Kilda is well serviced by public transport. Take the tram from the heart of the city. Alternatively, car parking is available in the vicinity of the foreshore.See more..
4.5Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria(550 reviews) - A wonderful showcase of Australian Flora Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
Cranbourne Gardens is one of Victoria's most precious areas of native bushland and home to an amazing range of plant and wildlife. More than 400 plant species provide food and habitat for over 150 bird species and more than 20 mammals, including koalas, wallabies and the nationally endangered southern brown bandicoots. In the heart of the bushland, discover the stunning Australian Garden and soak in the beauty and diversity of Australian flora that reflect the true essence of the Australian landscape. Hop aboard The Explorer or discover the stunning landscapes with a walking tour.See more..
4.0Gumbuya World(540 reviews) - Terrible Customer Service Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Water Parks
A day full of fun and adventure awaits you at Gumbuya World! Victoria's ONLY Water, Wildlife & Theme Park, now home to the states most impressive family wave pool! Surrounded by the beautiful Australian bush and only 50 minutes South East of Melbourne's CBD. Have a splashtastic time in our Oasis Springs water park with our heated family wave pool, 300m lazy river and 8 epic water slides. Spin out till you sing out on unlimited rides and have 'wow' moments with over 50 species of wildlife on our wildlife trail including koalas and kangaroos! Experience Gumbuya World!See more..
4.0Maru Koala and Animal Park(476 reviews) - Family friendly day out Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
Get in touch with wildlife at Maru where you can pat and hand feed many of the animals. Pat a koala and feed the albino kangaroos, see wombats, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, snakes and more native animals. Then set sail on an adventure at Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf as you putt your way around the Pirate Ship, encounter life-size Pirate figures, the Great White Shark and brave the gold mine under the waterfall. Enjoy something to eat and drink in the licensed Homestead Bistro with views out into the animal park. Come and enjoy the award winning friendly service and atmosphere from this family owned and operated business. Grantville Pirate Festival and other events held at Maru each year, see our website for more details. Finalist in the Victorian Tourism Awards 2011 and 2012.See more..
4.5Hanging Rock Reserve(428 reviews) - Scenic Views at The Summit Nature & Wildlife Areas
My wife and I visited this place during our drive home from a holiday in Bendigo. We arrived at 9 am on a Tuesday morning when there was no one else around. We walked up to the Summit (1.8 km return trip) using the stairs one way and using the ramp the other way. It was an easy and scenic walk in the pleasant autumn weather. The views of the surrounding areas at the summit are very nice. We also walked the 1.8 km circuit of the Base Walk to enjoy the views and the physical exercise. I paid the $10 car parking fee at the machine near the cafe after I parked my car in the morning, in case it got crowded later in the morning, to avoid the risk of joining a queue.See more..
When you stayed in Paynesville,don't forget to go to Raymond island .You could walk and go by ferry (free of charge) every 15 minutes. Raymond island is a small island,with many koalas there.When we came to Raymond island,we hired bicycles for 4/5 people..and it was exciting riding together around this island. We found many cute koalas there...top of the eucalyptus trees so cute founding them in their wildlife.We could stop,and took pictures with them.See more..
4.5Gibsons Steps(340 reviews) - Scenic Views Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
My wife and I visited this place during our recent holiday along The Great Ocean Road for three nights, staying in Lorne. When we were here in 2019, the Steps were closed due to storm damage. This time around, we were very glad the Steps were open for us to walk down to the beach. The views are spectacular. During our visit, there was no one else around (mid week off peak season), which made it even more enjoyable. Excellent for social distancing, especially since the Steps are very narrow and are not suitable for crowds.See more..
5.0Panorama Garden Estate(332 reviews) - Highly recommend! Beautiful scenery, friendly staff and the best animals♥️ Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary & Secret Gardens is a privately owned 55 acre garden and wildlife reserve. The property includes over 25 acres of gardens with panoramic views for over 100 kilometres looking out across both, Bass Strait & Port Phillip Bay. Over 20,000 plants have been introduced as well as over 8,000 tonnes of rock with 18 separate garden areas including lakes, streams & waterfalls, it is an oasis of tranquility with native & botanical collections. In addition, there are many animals including some rare albino kangaroos, wallabies, alpacas, miniature goats, cows and sheep as well as many native & pet birds such as peacocks, emus, geese & parrots. Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary & Secret Gardens offers you a unique & unforgettable garden and wildlife experience that you will have never seen before. - Sanctuary and Garden TourSee more..
4.5Kennet River Koala Walk(323 reviews) - Great to see a couple of Koala's in the wild Nature & Wildlife Areas
There is a small cafe near the Kennet river and the Great Ocean Road. Nearby were two Koala's in separate trees. They were pretty soporific but still magical to see in the wild after seeing many in the various zoos. See more..
4.5Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park(193 reviews) - Must do dingo experience! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Coffeehouses
The Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park offers a unique opportunity to experience Australian Wildlife in an interactive and natural way. Take the time to hand-feed our friendly kangaroos, wallabies, emu and deer in our large petting section. Then take a walk around the sanctuary to observe more animals in a free range environment.The park is located 20 minutes from the Twelve Apostles. Allocate at least 30 minutes for your visit.Admission prices:adults $22.00, Concession $17.00, Child $10.00, Family $55.00See more..
4.0Maroondah Reservoir Park(186 reviews) - Well worth the time that was spent Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
An attractive, well planned and landscaped area with gently ascending well built stairway to the top of the dam from base of the dam. Very picturesque and soothing. Comfortable walking track takes you across the dam. Even though it was mid day the gentle breeze made us feel very comfortable. It was a lovely spot.See more..
San Remo pelicans can surely tell the time. Each day at noon a good number of them fly in to be fed with some fish from the local co-op. Local volunteers provide an informative commentary as they feed these large, entertaining seabirds. We made several visits to the co-op itself for beautiful local seafood while we were there. Highly Recommended.See more..
Rowan is an incredible guide—very knowledgeable, and attentive to our group and his love and care for the animals is palpable. Jirrahlinga is a must for Australian first-timers: get to know the wildlife of this wondrous continent at a personal scale. A magical place not to be missed!See more..
4.5Gippsland Lakes(157 reviews) - A must place to visit in Victoria Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Australia's largest and most beautiful inland waterways, the Gippsland Lakes are a network of lakes, marshes and lagoons covering over 600 square kilometres. The Lakes are separated from the ocean by coastal dunes known as Ninety Mile Beach. Bird and marine life thrive here, with lake dolphins and pelicans frequenting many locations.See more..
Hidden Falls in Toora, South Gippsland. Falls are 40 km long and cascade over rocks in a picturesque gorge. Picnic tables and toilets. Nice, shady area, a bit of an hidden gem. Falls were name from John Gellion's daughter, Agnes. Agnes was also a popular name at the time.See more..
Well made structure to take you into the rainforest without damaging the fagile flora. Was approached by a woman with a box of plastic bags, She asked me if I would like to buy a bag of Rainforest Floor Diggings. I asked he if she was allowed to do this, did she have a permit to dig up the rainforest floor and bag it up and sell it? She realised she had been caught out and fled. Not sure how many internatonal tourist may have purchased without realising that they shouldn't have and that they wouldn't be able to take it out of the country anyway. If you see her call her out.See more..
4.0Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve(148 reviews) - Nice place for a walk Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Gardens
My wife and I were in Daylesford for a holiday recently, to attend the "Borealis on The Lake" event. We decided to visit this place again, for the second time, as we enjoyed our previous visit. This time around, we walked to Argyle Spring, which is around 3 km return trip from the car park near Hepburn Baths. There was no one else around during our entire walk as it was a Wednesday afternoon in Winter off peak season. The Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve is a 30-hectare reserve. This region is home to over 80% of Victoria's Mineral Springs, famous for the stunning natural setting and healing waters. Mineral Springs in the reserve include Soda, Sulphur, Locarno and Wyuna. The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and forms part of Hepburn Regional Park.See more..
4.5Mt Oberon Summit Walk(126 reviews) - Challenging walk that is worth the view from the top Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
The Mt Oberon Summit Walk takes you on a steady uphill climb to the viewing platform at the summit of Mount Oberon. See dramatic and beautiful meeting of land and sea at the southernmost point of Australia's mainland.See more..
4.5Buxton Trout & Salmon(106 reviews) - Fun day out Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
Come fishing for Rainbow Trout or Atlantic Salmon, have a picnic & relax by the Stevenson's river. Only a 90min drive from Melbourne's CBD, we are a great day-trip or weekend getaway. Our friendly staff will set you up with fishing rods & bait. They will explain where everything is, how the farm works and give you a quick lesson on how to fish. Several streams with different sized Rainbow Trout & Atlantic Salmon. We also have a lightly stocked challenge lake - for the patient fisher. We clean your fish and pack in an esky on ice. You can then take your fish home for dinner or eat here for lunch. BBQ & picnic facilities are available at the farm. Established in 1958, we are proud to produce sustainable, healthy & delicious fresh fish. Our gravity fed water supply originates from the snowfields of Lake Mountain before cascading down Stevensons Falls and through its streams providing the perfect place to grow a clean, natural food.See more..
5.0Wildlife Wonders(96 reviews) - Wonderful tour Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Nature & Wildlife Tours
I took my two children (8 and 10 years old) to Wildlife Wonders and we had a fantastic tour. We saw 3 koalas, 2 wallabies and had 2 emus “lead” our tour for about 5 minutes as they walked along the path ahead of us. What an incredible experience!! Our guide, Sarah, was extremely knowledgeable and lovely. We learnt a lot about the local wilderness and enjoyed every moment. The ticket price seemed a little expensive initially on booking but to give back toward the conservation efforts is worth every cent. Highly recommend to all!!See more..
4.0Ballarat Bird World(96 reviews) - Perfect for the Kids Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
The kids will love the wide array of birds on display here. Step into the giant aviary and take the opportunity to photograph some of the colourful inhabitants flying, scratching, pecking, eating, strutting freely around the enclosure. And the cherry on the cake, getting up close and personal with the rare and beautiful Black Cockatoos, both Yellow and Red Tailed.See more..
4.5Thunder point Coastal Reserve(95 reviews) - A great place to view the sunset Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas
This is where the locals go to either sit in their cars or get out onto the viewing platform to view the sunset. Also a great spot to take a walk along the designated paths. A beautiful and natural place See more..
4.0Winton Wetlands(94 reviews) - Semi-outback drive through a unique environment Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
Visitors to Winton Wetlands can connect with the site in any number of ways. Whether it be a memorable walk, an adventurous bike ride or a relaxing visit to the Mokoan Hub and Café (open 7 days, 9am-4pm) – where you will find all of the information you need to explore the site. Located 15 minutes from Benalla, and 25 minutes from Wangaratta, the 8,750Ha site features 32 wetlands, nearly 5,000Ha of redgum and box grassy woodland and is home to a huge variety of flora and fauna, including over 180 species of birds. Winton Wetlands has an incredibly intricate history and a powerful presence. A place of cultural significance and beauty, the site has a strong Indigenous significance demonstrated by the thousands of artifacts throughout the landscape. The scar trees and mounds also indicate a long and continuous Indigenous presence. The Wetlands are in a constant state of change so every visit reveals something new and interesting.See more..
4.5Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre(91 reviews) - A surprise fount of knowledge about the history of the area and the fish traps. Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Narana is an award winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre offering authentic, immersive cultural experiences. Experience the World’s Oldest Living Culture first hand with a Free self-guided Tour or book one of our group visitor experience tours delivered by expert Cultural Interpreters. “Narana” means Listening and Learning, but it’s a deep, deep listening in which you take in and live out. It is this concept of “Listening and Learning For Life” which underpins Narana’s mission to be a destination for cultural education and tourism activities which promote greater understanding of Aboriginal Culture and history. Listen and Learn about Ancient Dreaming stories, Connection To Country through Songlines, artworks, cultural artefacts and bush tucker. Nestled amongst native trees, walkways, garden & our resident wild life is our Cultural Education Exhibition Building, Art Gallery, Cafe Narana & Retail Outlet. Narana’s Art Gallery exhibits & sells artworks from internationally acclaimed and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists to suit all budgets. Cafe Narana serves up an extensive breakfast & lunch menu featuring dishes inspired by native ingredients and Indigenous flavours and includes both indoor & outdoor dining areas. Our Retail outlet stocks a large range of handmade items including boomerangs, didgeridoos, clothing, health & beauty, homewares, bush herbs and spices and souvenirs. Meet our resident emus and wallabies up close and you can even learn to throw a boomerang! Located 10 minutes from Geelong on the way to Torquay, on the doorstep of the Great Ocean Road, only 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Open Monday to Saturday. Bookings can be made via phone or by visiting our website. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a Non-For-Profit Educational & Tourism focussed Enterprise that is committed to providing a welcome entree to todays’ Indigenous culture. ‘EXPERIENCE NARANA’See more..
4.5Serendip Sanctuary(85 reviews) - Full lakes & Flocking Birdlife Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
Last visited a couple of years ago with army (Dandemic) checkpoint at entry. Lakes were empty then adding to the depressing environment. Happy to say now completely full lakes & birds rejoicing. Even magpie geese came early this year, creating a wonderful honking chorus. Teens really enjoyed the bush-lined tracks and explored further than parents. A terrific afternoon and recommend visit while Serendip Lake flourishes.See more..
4.0Kyabram Fauna Park(82 reviews) - Highly recommended zoo, especially for those with little ones. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
We’re home to free-ranging kangaroos, emus and wallabies as well as exhibits featuring koalas, echidna, wombats, quolls, native birds, dingoes, flying foxes and more. In the Park’s reptile house you’ll find native snakes, crocodile, lizards and turtles. The extensive insect display is home to fascinating mini-beasts. Bird-lovers will enjoy huge aviaries where visitors can get up close to cockatoos, parrots, brush turkeys, satin bower-birds, owls and endangered bush stone-curlew. Meet a keeper and get up close to our residents at our daily animal interactions. Weekdays 11.15am Kangaroo feeding 11.30am Meet a koala 1.30pm Reptile interaction Weekends 10.30am Parrot feeding 11.15am Kangaroo feeding 11.30am Meet a koala 1.30pm Reptile interaction We’re set on 55 hectares that includes open bushland, woodland and extensive wetlands that are home to hundreds of native waterfowl. Visitor facilities include picnic shelters, Park View Café and gift shop. A children’s playgroundSee more..
4.5Lake Eildon National Park(64 reviews) - Six Times The Volumne Of Water In Sydney harbour Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Camp by Lake Eildon and enjoy a whole world of watersports in a spectacular setting. Go swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, sailing and fishing in the shadow of the Victorian Alps. Enjoy bushwalking or cycling along a network of trails. You'll share the picture-perfect surroundings with kangaroos, wombats and a huge variety of beautiful birds. Take a day trip to Lake Eildon or stay overnight at one of the picturesque campgrounds. Boat, sail, waterski, canoe or kayak on the lake. Bring your own gear or hire from local providers. Take a walk and stop at Merlo Lookout or trek up to Blowhard Summit for unrivalled views over Lake Eildon and out towards Mount Buller or you could stay on a houseboat for a more sedate holiday.See more..
3.0Marysville Trout and Salmon Ponds(63 reviews) - Can be hit or miss depending on the day Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
I've been here a few times now and the staff can be hit and miss as can the fishing. As an experienced angler, I know most of the tricks of the trade and it's rare that I wouldn't catch a trout but the students I had with me virtually had no luck. You can get you rods and tackle from the shed and pay a small fee. If you catch a trout you have to keep it. There is a lovely man there (sorry I've forgotten his name) who will gut and prepare the fish for you for to cook. There are plenty of tables and chairs around to sit on and even some undercover areas. You can come here most times but check out their website for further information. There is plenty of parking at the top of the hill at the entrance. Bring cash. Makes it easier for everyone.See more..
4.5Buckley Falls(56 reviews) - Only minutes from Geelong CBD Nature & Wildlife Areas • Waterfalls
As quiet park area on the edge of the urban sprawl. Australia is really flat, so for international visitors this is a cascade rather than falls... There is a parking bay close to the falls so the walk is only a couple hundred metres to the viewing platforms. You can view the falls with only a 25m walk from your car if you want. The walk is downhill on the way out, the path is well constructed with had rails which are needed due to the bluestone paving being a little uneven. There are more parking bays linked to the area and spots to sit and tables for picnics. So close to the CBD I cant think of a reason to miss it.See more..
4.5Mason Falls Picnic Ground(54 reviews) - Nice place for a walk Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
My wife and I drove here for a walk and a picnic. We have not been here before and wanted to see what it is like. It is a pleasant and scenic place for hiking. There are BBQ facilities and plenty of tables and benches, next to the car park, to have a picnic. The walk to Mason Falls is around 1.2 km return. There are many trees to provide shade from the intense sunlight during summer. There is a lookout at Mason Falls that is very well presented. There is also Lyrebird Circuit walking trail which is very nice. I saw one Lyrebird during the walk.See more..
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park adjoins an extensive lake system separated from the Tasman Sea by the sand dunes of Ninety Mile Beach. Swim, kayak, boat, or fish along the scenic expanses of sheltered water. Among the tranquil campgrounds, choose from 90 Mile Beach, Bunga Arm or Paradise Beach. Set sail on the Gippsland Lakes. Hire a yacht, boat, canoe or kayak, bring your own or join a tour. 90 Mile Beach is well known for its surf fishing, while the calm waters of Gippsland Lakes are great for catching salmon, tailor, whiting, flathead and bream. Pitch a tent along Shoreline Drive or Paradise Beach and hear the roar of the ocean in the distance. Or opt for the more remote fee based camping at Bunga Arm, only accessible by boat.See more..
4.0Lake Colac(50 reviews) - Worth a look and a return visit Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Playgrounds
A vast freshwater lake surrounding g the town of Colac. Visited the parklands town side with a Lakeside walk, playground, Botanic gardens and reserve noted. Able to park my van under the extensive canopy to wait out the electrical storm and exyteme heat. Unfortunately due to conditions I was unable to fully explore on foot but have noted the area for future explorations. Lovely building facades, plenty of history and a yacht and bowls Club within the precinct along with shady tree canopy and winding pathways through the park. Only thing missing on the town side was a cafe or food venue. An opportunity missed? A place for all the family catering for groups, parties and outings with special memories sure to be created. See more..
The walk along the sandy path has you under the cover of trees and in relatively thick foliage. There are numerous (numbered) paths off to the beach, so you will not get lost. Bench seating, picnic tables, and drinking fountains offer some comfort and there are public toilets and a cafe at the pier.See more..
Located on the beautiful stretch of the Great ocean road , Point Addis is a beautiful place for someone wanting to see the iconic Bells beach in Victoria, home of the Rip Curl Pro on the World Surfing Tour. See more..
4.5Yea Wetlands(41 reviews) - Worth a visit. Nature & Wildlife Areas
Visited with friends and 5 x 14 year olds. An easy stroll and interesting for all ages. We took 30 minutes but you could do it quicker or take longer. Definately worth a visit. See more..
4.5Y Water Discovery Centre(40 reviews) - Russell Wealands Wing Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
The Y Water Discovery Centre incorporates a fully accredited Visitor Information Centre and interactive environmental interpretive displays to inform visitors about the importance of water resource management and local wetland ecology. Located adjacent to the Yea Wetlands the Centre is a striking, architecturally designed building incorporating sustainable design elements. A range of programs for primary and secondary school groups are offered as well as guided tours of the Wetlands which include a devonshire tea. The friendly team can provide information on a wide range of activities and points of interest, accommodation and dining options, and travel directions. The Centre also incorporates a gift shop stocking a range of products for sale including books, maps, games & toys, jewellery, skincare, local produce and clothing. Many of the items are hand-crafted by local artisans and producers who offer a unique and very special selection of products. Outside there is a picnic area with BBQ facilities, ample on-site parking and a recreational vehicle dump point.See more..
Love the park, the view, the play ground. We spent a few hours there. Kids absolutely loved it. So relaxing!See more..
4.0Mount Franklin(40 reviews) - Nice place for a walk Spent 1-2 hours Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Volcanos
My wife and I visited this place on a Wednesday off peak season during our recent 3 days holiday in Daylesford. There were very few people around during our walk around the scenic 1.7 km circuit track. A new Visitor Centre and new toilets are currently being built near the car park area. Mt Franklin was created by a volcanic eruption about 470,000 years ago. The ground is bordered by conifer forest, and the crater has been covered with ornamental trees such as Silver Birch, White Poplar, Sycamore and Californian Redwoods.See more..
4.5Lake Elizabeth(38 reviews) - Great short walk, better if you use the campground Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
If tent camping with drop toilets and no drinking water is your theme than do not miss this one. Located within 10 min unsealed drive from Forest, this campground offer about 20 well maintained sites, fire pits and benches among surrounding by trees and ferns. About 1km walk will take you to the breathtaking lake Elizabeth (about 3 km to walk around it) with birds and platypus! The whole experience was extremely positive and highly recommend. A few notes about the logistics. Cars can not be parked next to the sites and we used the bottom 15 min unloading parking to get our stuff from the car. It is not a big deal and you can use a dolly if you have one. See more..
4.5Churchill Island Marine National Park(37 reviews) - Very pleasant afternoon Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water • National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Located south of Rhyll, on the eastern shore of Phillip Island, in Western Port, Churchill Island Marine National Park extends from Long Point south of Rhyll township to the north point of Churchill Island and along the island's western shore to the bridge. Bird watching is a popular activity in the park. Many birds feed, roost and breed around the bay and you may be able to spot birds that have migrated from across the globe. Canoeing is an ideal way to explore the mangroves and estuarine conditions. Yachting is increasingly popular in the bays relatively tranquil waters. On calm days snorkelling and diving among the sea grass meadows will reveal a myriad of crustaceans fish and other marine species.See more..
