Bright days and brilliant getaways

Springtime in Victoria is a brilliant time to hit the road and experience vibrant events and festivals around the regions.

This season the calendar is packed with Insta-worthy flower festivals, tempting wine and food gatherings, musical shindigs and plenty of outdoor adventures for your itinerary. 

Join bloom lovers in the pretty fields at Tesselaar Tulip Festival and CherryHill Blossom Festival in the Yarra Valley. Celebrate gourmet edibles at the TIDAL Seafood Festival and Whitfield's Salami Festival, and toast with top bubbles at DalZotto Wines Prosecco Festival.

Regional stages are set to resound with bluegrass and classical music. The Archibald Prize brings art lovers to the Mornington Peninsula, and Ballarat hosts its International Foto Biennale. There's every rev-head's favourite MotoGP on Phillip Island and the Massive Murray Paddle on Victoria's iconic river.

Plan a getaway around these events and more – book your stays in advance and discover regional foodie delights on the way.

Spring blooms

Discover more spring blooms
Be sure to work one of these flower-filled festivals and events into your brilliant spring itinerary.
Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Gardens & agriculture
14 Sep - 13 Oct 2024
Fill your world with colour and fun at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. With over a million spring flowers in bloom and live entertainment daily there is...

Highlights for the diary

The start on Day Three - Picnic Point to Echuca

Massive Murray Paddle - MMP415

Sports events
18 - 22 Nov 2024
The Massive Murray Paddle is an amazing five-day paddling adventure paddling race that raises funds to assist local community-driven programs.This paddle...
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Drag'd Out Beechworth

Community
21 - 24 Nov 2024
Drag'd Out is a queer, inclusive Festival of the Arts. It celebrates all people within the LGBTQI+ Community and their allies. The festival's diversity...
Mountaingrass main stage 2023

Mountaingrass

Festivals
15 - 17 Nov 2024
In 2024 Mountaingrass will be held at the Bright Community Hall, Railway Avenue, Bright.Mountaingrass presents concert performances by Bluegrass and Traditional...
Gravel cycling in Beechworth

Gravelista High Country

Cycling events
25 - 27 Oct 2024
2022 saw the UCI announce the inaugural Trek UCI Gravel World Series - 12 events across four continents. Ultimately, riders qualified for the UCI Gravel...
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Destinations

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Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria

Ballarat

Destinations
Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events and food and wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop.
Soldiers Memorial, Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Bendigo

Destinations
Experience the contrasts of gold-rush history, top-notch galleries and modern cuisine in Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
King valley vista, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Milawa and King Valley

Destinations
Live it up and enjoy the good life in Milawa and King Valley, Victoria's breadbasket and one of Australia's oldest gourmet regions.
Aerial view of Daylesford, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria

Daylesford

Destinations
Lead a double life in Daylesford, a village dedicated to wellbeing in the heart of Victoria's spa country just a stone's throw from Melbourne.
Hot air balloon over the Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley

Destinations
Tuck yourself away in front of an open fire in the Yarra Valley to indulge in life's great pleasures of food, wine, scenery and inspiring arts.
Fishing at Lake Mulwala, The Murray, Victoria, Australia

Yarrawonga Mulwala

Destinations
The twin towns of Yarrawonga Mulwala are home to beautiful Lake Mulwala and popular with golfers, anglers, water sports fanatics and bush walkers.
Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Port Fairy

Destinations
Uncover history in every corner of this charming fishing village at the end of the Great Ocean Road with tree-lined streets and heritage buildings.
San Remo, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

San Remo

Destinations
The authentic fishing village of San Remo is the gateway to Phillip Island and a great place to sample a fresh bounty of seafood, or catch your own.
Rainforest in Orbost, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Orbost

Destinations
Explore the heart of Snowy River country from Orbost, a small East Gippsland town surrounded by national parks, forests and beaches.
Wall to Wall Benalla, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Benalla

Destinations
Discover the historic rose garden in Benalla and see internationally renowned artworks at a regional gallery that punches well above its weight.
Warrnambool Coastal Reserve, Victoria, Australia

Warrnambool

Destinations
Wonder at the beauty and terror of the Shipwreck Coast, catch a glimpse of a southern right whale, and explore the vibrant community of Warrnambool.
Aboriginal Street Art Project, Shepparton

Shepparton

Destinations
Shepparton has all the ingredients of a great holiday destination - Mediterranean weather, fine food and wine, art galleries and outdoor fun.
Eldridge Estate, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Image: Derek Ross

Red Hill and Main Ridge

Destinations
You'll be amazed at the compact size of the peninsula's micro region, with its accessible vineyards, restaurants, artisan producers and orchards.
Beechworth streetscape, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Image: Roberto Seba

Beechworth

Destinations
Experience Beechworth's burgeoning food and wine scene, and take the time to discover the town's rich gold rush history and Ned Kelly connections.

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Rare Hare Wine & Food Store, Jackalope Hotel, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Best regional restaurants

Restaurants
Some of Victoria's best dining is out of town. Hit the road and treat yourself to the top spots on Victoria's exceptional regional culinary landscape.
Fallen Giants Vineyard, Grampians. Credit: Tourism Australia

Wineries

Eat & drink
Build an enviable wine cellar, stocked with cool-climate varietals and rich reds sourced from Victoria's five distinct wine regions.
Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan, Victoria, Australia

Spring in bloom

Nature & wildlife
Wander Victoria's regional flower shows, festivals and historic gardens at their botanical best in spring. Don't miss the season's open garden weekends.
Black Spur Drive, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.

Road trips and itineraries

See & do
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