What to do and see in Victoria, Australia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 28, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best top things to do in Victoria, Australia including Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, Devenish Silo Art, Fitzroy Gardens, Southbank, Block Arcade, Lydiard Street, The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Teddy's Lookout.
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1. Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk

4 High St From Tallarook to Wallis St Corners, Seymour, Victoria 3660 Australia +61 3 5799 0233 http://www.vietnamvetswalk.org.au
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5.0 based on 198 reviews

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk

Reviewed By ashfaqf2016 - Melbourne, Australia

Great tribute to those who lost their lives during the Vietnam war. Must watch while passing from Seymour. Also has a helicopter and 2 tanks. Kids can climb on the tanks.

2. Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3352 Australia http://www.powmemorialballarat.com.au/
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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Reviewed By MrDavetheSarks - Melbourne, Australia

Great to see a memorial to those who suffered through the POW camps, including my grandfather. Shows a lot of respect those as well.

3. Twelve Apostles Marine National Park

Great Ocean Rd & Booringa Rd, Princetown, Victoria 3269 Australia +61 1300 137 255 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/twelve-apostles-marine-national-park
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park

Reviewed By nonchoi

This is really amazing natural place. Wonderful views, great ocean waves and stunning rock formations. I recommend the sunset time there, but I would stay for more than a day to avoid crowds.

4. Devenish Silo Art

33 Main Street, Devenish, Benalla, Victoria 3726 Australia
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Devenish Silo Art

Here on display are the fabulous silo paintings done by Melbourne artist Cam Scale of a WWI Nurse, a modern Combat Medic and a Lighthorseman with his Steed. North Vic Trails is a Non Profit Community Group consisting of people from small towns. We are trying to help our rural regional towns suffering in the current climate especially after the drought and bushfires and now COVID 19 restrictions. Through promoting the silo art, other artworks and features for small town communities we hope to increase tourism to the northern regions of Victoria. So come visit us, stay for a bit and enjoy the many fabulous sights we have to offer.

Reviewed By tracyann2406 - Melbourne, Australia

These silos are beautifully painted a great tribute to our ladies and gents that served for Australia. Excellent attention to detail in all of the silo art.

5. Fitzroy Gardens

230-298 Wellington Parade East Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia +61 3 9658 9658 [email protected] http://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Placestogo/ParksandGardens/AllParksandGardens/Pages/4429.aspx
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4.5 based on 1,607 reviews

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most historic and beautiful Gardens. Originally set aside as a reserve in 1848, the layout follows a classic Victorian–era design, featuring pathways lined with magnificent Elm trees, and a variety of flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees which together with extensive lawns create a diverse and layered landscape. Points of interest include the magnificent floral displays in the Spanish mission style Conservatory. Cooks Cottage, a scarred tree, the Fairies’ Tree and model tudor village, sculptures, fountains and a stormwater cleaning and re-use system. The Fitzroy Gardens visitor centre provides tourism information and entry tickets to Cooks Cottage. A free guided walking tour departs from the visitor centre every Saturday at 10am. Refreshments are available from KereKere cafe at the visitor centre.

Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland

Good town planning in Victorian times resulted in several gardens and parks being included in the layout of Melbourne and they were shaped according to the ideas of the time - with lawns, big trees, flowerbeds, ponds, fountains, tree-lined pathways, sculptures and sometimes a few buildings, such as the Conservatory or Cook's Cottage (brought from England) in the Fitzroy Gardens. More recently have been added a café and a tourist information centre. Patient visitors will have the chance to observe wildlife in these parks, mainly different kind of birds or bats at night. In any case all this greenery in the middle of Melbourne makes for nice, relaxing breaks, when wandering through its streets and alleys.

6. Southbank

Southbank Promenade, Melbourne, Victoria Australia http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutMelbourne/PrecinctsandSuburbs/suburbprofiles/Pages/Southbank.aspx
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4.5 based on 2,303 reviews

Southbank

Lovely riverside walk along the Yarra in Melbourne with lots of nice cafes restaurants and shopping areas. Very up and coming.

Reviewed By 301amitc - Robbinsville, United States

everything that one may need for entertainment is present at Southbank Promenade - water front, cruises, walkways, walking bridges, restaurants, strong night life, picturesque surroundings, fun atmosphere walking bridges to cross the yarra river and even the eureka Skydeck. Location is close to Flinders station and a very short walk from the CBD. Southbank even has a Seven-eleven and McDonalds. There are several seating chairs, restrooms, and enough trashcans. This is a must visit place for clean fun!

7. Block Arcade

282 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia +61 3 9654 5244 http://theblock.com.au/
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Block Arcade

Voted #8 of 323 things to do and see in Melbourne by Tripadvisor and winning the 2015 Travellers' Choice Award, join us on a personalised guided walk through one of Melbourne's most grand and historic landmarks,The Block Arcade. Built in 1892 and modelled on the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele in Milan, The Block Arcade is a heritage listed shopping arcade situated on Melbourne's Golden Mile and home to the largest mosaic floor in the southern hemisphere, its magnificent glass dome and the iconic Hopetoun Tearooms. Suitable for all ages, a guided walk through the Arcade will take you on a historical journey back to the early days of the Colony and a glimpse into Melbourne's rich and colourful history. Venture upstairs, which is not accessible to the general public, as you view the Arcade from its many windows and causeway. Tours run twice a week on Tuesdays or Thursdays. 11am - 12pm at $15 p/p 2 - 3.30pm at $22 p/p and includes a Devonshire afternoon tea. For groups of more than 8, prior arrangements can be made for alternative times/days.

Reviewed By Annettee81 - Melbourne, Australia

The Block Arcade got an amazing tinder style history of men lining up around the Block to meet the women of their dreams, then the hand laid mosaic floors by imported Italian labourers, and the yummy cakes at the Hopetoun Coffee shop - be sure to make time to line up.

8. Lydiard Street

Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia +61 419 385 577 http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/ballarat-history
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Lydiard Street

Reviewed By clareg498 - Ballarat, Australia

The Lydiard Street Victorian streetscape boasts numerous double story architectural gems highlighting the wealth generated on the Ballarat goldfield during Victorian Ballarat. A stroll up and down the street starts with the stunning Ballarat Train Station, passes the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Old Colonists' Hall, Mining Exchange, Former Ballarat Post Office, the legal precinct, the Ballarat School of Mines, and the remnants of the former Ballarat gaol.

9. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

25 Sandhurst Town Rd Myers Flat, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3556 Australia +61 3 5446 7568 [email protected] http://www.stupa.org.au
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The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

Experience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo’s distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base. The Great Stupa is home to many holy objects. Foremost amongst these is the magnificent Jade Buddha for Universal Peace which is the largest Buddha carved from gem quality jade in the world. Wander the Peace Park and see beautiful relics and artworks inside The Great Stupa. Learn about Buddhism, Asian culture and art. Treat yourself with an artisan gift from the shop or have a barista-style coffee and a bite to eat at StupaView Café. It’s a pet friendly site as long as your furry friend is kept on a leash.

Reviewed By 506WendyG - Box Hill, Australia

What an amazing place to find nestled in the Australian bush land, just outside Bendigo! An astonishing blend of Eastern philosophy, nature park, temple, learning and peace! Could not recommend a stop off here more highly, to both enjoy, learn and view. The small tour of the temple was a stand out but really there wasn’t a dull second doing the self guided walk.

10. Teddy's Lookout

George Street, Lorne, Victoria Australia +61 414 528 861 http://www.lornelink.com.au/profile.aspx?profileid=321&section=2&id=31
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Teddy's Lookout

Reviewed By RobSwindon69 - Crewkerne, United Kingdom

Only 5 minutes or so off the Great Ocean Road with a small car park and very short walk to the lookout point which offers a stunning view of the coastline and Great Ocean Road. Worth combining with Erskine Falls which is only a short drive away.

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