Find unexpected adventures and revel in the serenity and unique scenery of Victoria’s diverse natural landscapes.
If going off-grid is more your style, French Island National Park is only 1.5 hours from Melbourne and home to the most significant population of koalas in Victoria.
It’s a nature lover's wonderland, with over 100 native orchid species and over 230 bird species recorded including rare birds like the White-bellied Sea-Eagle, King Quail and the Orange-bellied Parrot. Its diverse landscape of heathlands, woodlands, mangroves, saltmarshes and more make this a truly unique place to visit.
Discover French Island – a pristine, off-the-grid, eco-destination and a hidden treasure of natural wilderness and wildlife with Naturaliste Tours. They operate 4WD, guided day tours that offer a glimpse of this diverse island located just over an hour from Melbourne and a short fast ferry ride from the Mornington Peninsula or Phillip Island. Experienced, local guides offer personalized, authentic touring bringing to life the stories, history and lifestyle that is French Island.
Parks Victoria has many other undiscovered places for you to visit. There are the rugged bushlands of Greater Bendigo National Park on Dja Dja Wurrung Country to Rocky Crossing located on the Campaspe River in the Greater Bendigo National Park, Agnes Falls or Mount Buangor State Park. Visit parks.vic.gov.au. there are many ideal spots to go deeper into nature and find more unseen places to discover.
Visit Search and Stay and go somewhere natural you've never been in Victoria, visit parks.vic.gov.au.
