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Tours
Prefer the company of others? Join a guided tour led by one of our rangers or volunteer groups. Get deeper into nature and hear from the experts who can interpret some of our most precious and inspiring places. Step into the extraordinary underworld of Buchan Caves on a guided tour of Fairy Cave and Royal Cave. Both spectacular examples of exquisite limestone decorations and best experienced over two days (check out accommodation options in Buchan Caves Reserve as the drive to and from Melbourne won't leave you much time).
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Cave tours
Take a tour and explore elaborate stalactites and stalagmites, and beautiful calcite-rimmed pools of the Royal and Fairy Caves.
Alpine Discovery Days
Learn about this beautiful and unique region, the historical significance of the Alpine huts, and the stunning natural ecosystem surrounding them from trained Volunteer Park Guides. Alpine Discovery Dyas run on selected days during the summer school holidays and over the Easter long weekend.
Serendip Sanctuary Wildlife Discovery Tour
Join a fun, free and educational volunteer-led guided walk this summer at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara. You’ll meet lots of cute furry and feathered animals, learn about the habitats and wildlife of the Western Volcanic Plains and meet the species that call Serendip Sanctuary home.
Yarra Bend Flying Fox Discovery Tour
Learn all about the fascinating Grey-headed flying foxes that inhabit the beautiful inner-city park at Yarra Bend from our passionate Park Guide volunteers. See the flying foxes up close in their natural habitat and experience a truly unique wildlife encounter.
Guided park walks at You Yangs Regional Park
Join a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk through You Yangs Regional Park. On your walk enjoy the serenity of the bush and get rewarded with stunning views from Big Rock. The tours are free and run every Saturday twice daily from February to May.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly the National Rhododendron Garden) is host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
Point Hicks Lighthouse
Situated deep within Croajingolong National Park, the Point Hicks Lighthouse now offers a unique holiday experience for those who want to stay in one of the keepers cottages, which are now comfortable, self-contained holiday accommodation.

Point Nepean Visitor Centre
Drop into the Visitor Centre to hire a bike, gather information and get tips on what to do in the park.
State Coal Mine
Offering an inexpensive day trip for the whole family, the State Coal Mine is an historic Gippsland attraction that fosters an understanding of Australia's cultural heritage with an authentic underground experience. Entry to the site is free above ground where you can follow the heritage walk among historic buildings.
Werribee Mansion
Victorian era mansion built by wealthy pastoralists, the Chirnside family, in 1877.
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Aboriginal heritage
Learn more about the culture, history and contemporary aspirations of the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of our land.
Lookouts
Observe the dramatic landscapes and coastal scenery of Victoria from lookout vantage points dotted across state and national parks.
Wildlife viewing
Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
Historic sites
Journey back in time and visit some of the historic buildings of post European settlement in Australia, including huts, mansions and lighthouses.
Lighthouses
Learn about the seafaring past of Victoria's rugged and unforgiving coastline at marine and maritime exhibits and sites.