Unravel the Best of Australia with Things to Do in Victoria!

Imagine walking on the oasis of complete newness with the taste of familiarity—that’s exactly how travelling to Victoria feels like!

Nestled in the eastern swaddles of Australia, Victoria is that breath of fresh air which evokes not only the exuberance for exploring but also entices your taste buds to indulge in good wine and cakes. Many would love this Australian state for Melbourne, some would for wildlife and natural wonders, and everyone for the diversity it carries. While marking your calendar for a rendezvous with the Australian air, try and shake your bucket lists with these amazing things to do in Victoria/ Melbourne

1. Walk on the Laneways of Victoria

Put on your best shoes, explorer! The chronicles of Victoria’s vibrant laneways want you to map so much that you may not even have to be a fan of a soulful walk to go there.
With a breeze of playfulness, Victoria offers the artistic treat to the visitors in the guise of multitudinous expressions. While the AC/DC Lane asks you to break free and ‘Rock Your Heart Out’, the Hosier Lane showcases quite a bold take on the art front with loud patches and a pop of colours. Free some time and saunter about the iconic Block Arcade, a laneway lustred with opulent architecture and lavish ambiance. This shopping destination is sure to tickle your heartstrings for aesthetics (apart from shopping) with its spectacular show of translucent glass ceilings and paintings.

2. Engage in Art Therapy

If you are looking for something dopamine-inducing, navigate it in Melbourne, Victoria’s very own creative pilgrimage. A walk to the art gallery or a museum in the city can spruce up your itinerary more than you think. Catch up on the snippets of historic and modern artwork, music, architecture and all things artsy at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Orchestrated within two buildings, this oldest cultural spot in Australia is definitely a no-brainer bucket list thing to check off for culture vultures. Head towards the Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) to revel in digital artwork, screen art, and video games - because - you will be glad that you did.

3. Visit Places that Celebrate Music

Australia has some seriously good spots for music fanatics. Not to mention, the country has given the music world some iconic artists, including, Kylie Minogue and Sia. Head towards the Cherry Bar, arguably one of the coolest rock ’n’ roll clubs in the heart of Victoria, which hosts a different band every night of the week. If you may, continue venturing the musical escapades with the Old Bar, a low-key, brick-decorated bar in the town of Fitzroy with plenty of musical pleasures to offer.

4. Go Shopping

The list of shopping destinations in Victoria is a strong one. While you splurge on your favourites, the aesthetically pleasing surroundings will keep your amusements in check. Add to list one of the biggest shopping malls in Australia, the Chadstone Centre. With over 500 luxury stores and couture affairs, this destination is high on sophisticated interiors that you would want to check out. Head to the 150-year-old Prahran Market that still seems to be keeping it young and cheery while offering a buffet of organic products and gourmet staples. If food is your best friend, then you would love Queen Victoria Market. From finest cheese to savoury wines, this market is the answer to every foodie and chef’s hunt for authentic flavours. Oh! And do take a stroll through the National Gallery of Victoria to buy some souvenirs.

5. Tap the Unexplored

As optimistic as Victoria appears, you cannot not check out the hidden gems it cradles behind the curtain. Navigate the thrill of the unknown with Victoria’s best kept secrets (places).
Savour gin martini in a lavish setup that the popular Gin Palace in Melbourne has to offer. It is located in a basement, with notably a dim ambience which indeed makes it a discreet spot, but does not outlive its cosy atmosphere. Another hush-hush bar in Melbourne has to be State of Grace with a remarkably chic cellar, which – unlike its restaurant – is not very known to visitors. Take your taste buds on a scavenging hunt as you check out is Union Kiosk, a low-key café serving all things vegan. While taking a stroll on Degraves Street, stop for a cosy coffee break at Tulip – a peachy little espresso bar that truly is a hidden gem your coffee connoisseur would want to check out.

6. Navigate Victoria with Kids

When you are planning something with kids, there will be no end to the fun activities that Victoria has to offer. No, we are not suggesting just a day-well-spent at a waterpark or for that matter – a park. Take your kids to the Melbourne Cricket Ground!
What sounds and looks like a stadium is a place beloved to the sport-fanatic city of Melbourne. Block your calendar to see games with little ones because “The G” is too popular a spot in Australia to miss anyway. For a refreshing outing, get away with surfing on man-made waves at URBNSURF. If you’re looking for something more riveting, then there’s always the Melbourne Zoo where your kids can witness the majestic walk of tigers, the leisure of monkeys and for real and what not.

7. Go on Road Trip

One of the best things about Victoria is zesty setup for long drives. Driving with sea waves dancing besides, stopping by a winery, grabbing a quick bite and what not! Pace the vehicle towards Rhododendron Gardens to experience the tranquillity away from the urban air, in embrace of mesmerising flora. You can hit the road with a drive to a winery (or two), something that you wouldn’t want to miss in Victoria. Sample and savour the finesse at Domaine Chandon, Australia’s renowned wine producer. Cover Torquay and Lorne, the exuberant towns, to click photos of seaside views, do people-watching, surf and well, the list is long.

8. Spend Some Time at Federation Square

Federation Square is where you get to get an impeccable mix of food, art, entertainment and more. Nicknamed as Fed Square, this happening place was built in 2002 and in no time became a hub for enthusiasts of all kinds. A usual day at Fed Square is a culmination of like-minded people meeting each other at movie shows, some of the city’s most famous restaurants and cultural events. So, whether you are a foodie or a spontaneous explorer, free up some time in your hands and visit this block.

9. Explore the Aboriginal Australian Culture

Do you feel intrigued to dive deeper into history? If yes, then you would be mesmerised to unravel thousands of years of Aboriginal Australian culture. Visit the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Center in Melbourne. Take yourself to see traditional performances, including the famous didgeridoo and not to forget, guided tours of Brambuk National Park. You can also participate in workshops to seek dot painting and basket weaving lessons.

10. Go for a Sporting Match

It is not surprising of Australia to host incredible sporting experience for those who seek pleasure in it. Whether you are a cricket fanatic or football zealot, try and make block one day of your itinerary to catch up on sports. Learn more and more about sporting history at the National Sports Museum. And while you are on it, don’t forget to check out the infamous Melbourne Cricket Ground. For aquatic adrenaline rush, go kayaking along the Gippsland Lakes.

11. Dedicate a Day to Beach Leisure

Who doesn’t love beaches? Sometimes a day spent sunbathing is all you need. Now that we have mentioned of this: Victoria has some serious beachscapes for you to give a try. Grab a good book and get away with the sunlit sand-y arrangement. Head to the St. Kilda beach and explore all that it has to offer, from cake shops to fresh splashes of crystalline waters. Love surfing? Go to the Bells Beach on the Great Ocean Road. The popular spot takes pride in it’s exciting arrangement for adventurers.