Tourism Victoria
Sweet dreams are made of village chocolatiers, ice-creameries and old-fashioned lolly shops. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the best handcrafted chocolates, artisan ice creams and traditional lollies Melbourne and Victoria has to offer. Head into a bakery or specialty cake shop and choose from a selection of perfectly crafted pastries, slices and cakes, or a restaurant for a slice of dessert heaven.
Food fads come and go, but coffee, brunch and sourdough bread are here to stay. This passion for casual dining with fresh ingredients is shared by bakers, cooks, chefs and baristas throughout Victoria's regions
Wherever you roam in the High Country's distinct regions you'll find everything from meats, game, fruit, berries and nuts, jams, sauces and preserves. Meet the growers and find out more about their enthusiasm for this stunning region.
Experience that electrifying moment as you spot the first little penguins emerging from the sea and waddling along a Phillip Island beach at dusk.
Experience the majestic splendour of the magnificent Grampians with Walkabout Gourmet Adventures. This unique area offers spectacular mountain scenery with peaks over 1,000 metres and numerous species of wildlife.
The second of two waterfalls in the Toorongo Falls Reserve, the Amphitheatre Falls earns its name from its location in a tranquil, natural amphitheatre. Take the short, ten-minute walk from the car park to reach the viewing platform, which juts out over the tumbling water, and watch the series of cascades flowing over a large boulder.
Start your day with a stroll through the beautiful Rosalind Park before heading to Bendigo Gallery, Australia's largest regional art gallery. See a touring international exhibition, or familiarise yourself with the contemporary names in the permanent collection
Set the tone for a bumper Bendigo day with breakfast at Percy and Percy. Then join your local guide and take the Food Fossicking Tour of Bendigo's gourmet hotspots, discovering chocolate making, seasonal fruits and vegetables and sourdough bread. Discover more tales of the city founded on one of the world's richest goldfields by sitting back on a historic Bendigo Tramways tram and visiting key local landmarks.
Grab a Lekker bike from Mercure Schaller Hotel and cycle to beautiful Lake Weeroona for breakfast at The Boardwalk (they also run waterside yoga sessions here on weekends). Next, head to the Golden Dragon Museum to discover the living history of the Chinese people of Bendigo, from the gold rush to the present day. Then make your way to The Great Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa (monument) outside of Asia, and home to the largest gem-quality Jade Buddha in the world.