How many of Victoria's famous attractions are on the South East Touring Triangle? Dozens!
Healesville Sanctuary, Puffing Billy Railway and Phillip Island's celebrated Penguin Parade are
right here. And within 60 minutes of Melbourne are the superb wines and gourmet produce in the
Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, world-class golf courses, wildlife parks, grand gardens,
spectacular coastlines and indulgent hot springs.
A small but beautiful region of extraordinary contrasts. The peaceful hinterland is home to many of
Victoria's top wineries, while three magnificent coastlines have dozens of beaches edged by calm waters
or untamed ocean.
High on the 'must enjoy' list are top golf courses, sumptuous gardens, natural hot mineral springs and
spas, superb winery restaurants and regional gourmet produce.
The sea air is utterly pure and refreshing, and is best enjoyed swimming with seals, discovering wildlife
sanctuaries and national parks, exploring maritime and military history or simply marvelling at Portsea's
famous multi-million dollar cliff top mansions as you cruise along the bays.
This is a little gem of an island, with great natural beauty, plentiful wildlife, colourful seaside villages
to explore and an intriguing choice of attractions from pure fun to pumped-up action.
Phillip Island is most famous for its nightly Penguin Parade, but it's one of the best places in Australia to
see seals and koalas close up, and discover a huge variety of birdlife in beautiful wetlands and tranquil
woodlands.
The fun starts at the island's delectable chocolate factory, picks up the beat with brain challenges at a truly
amazing fun park, jumps into a go-kart at the Grand Prix circuit then swoops over the island in a
helicopter. Come and experience it all!
Magical moments become lifetime memories, of mystical forests and waterfalls, ancient trees and fern
glades, exquisite gardens and wildlife experiences such as Healesville Sanctuary with its many
indigenous creatures.
Then there's the fabulously fresh food and the world famous wine, often best enjoyed after a hot air
balloon flight over the broad valleys, vineyards and quiet forests of this verdant region.
Or experience the Yarra Valley's food and wine on board the century-old Puffing Billy steam train, as it
chuffs around a 24km historic track through towering mountain ash trees, brilliant green ferns and the
pretty villages of the Dandenong Ranges.