Outdoor Activities in Victoria

Swap sandy beaches for snowy mountains on this full-day tour to the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort from Melbourne. Enjoy around three hours to play amid the snowfields, visit the magnificent Steavenson Falls or make the most of the snow with a 90-minute ski lesson or a ride on the snow tube and toboggan runs (extra costs apply). Along the way, pass through the idyllic Yarra Valley and stop to sample regional specialties at the Gateway Estate in Coldstream and the Yarra Valley Chocolatier and Ice Creamery.

Get the best views of Phillip Island's world-famous penguins with your choice of three different premium penguin experiences. Watch the nightly Penguin Parade from a secluded beach using night vision technology on a ranger-led eco tour. You can also get a bird's-eye view of the enchanting event from the Skybox VIP viewing tower, or opt for an eye-level perspective from a special underground viewing facility. All options include a pre-parade visit to the Nobbies Conservation Centre.

Lace up your shoes and head out on a half-day running tour of Mount Dandenong. Take in the beautiful forest scenery as you run up and down the hills for 10 kilometers to reach the top where you can see aerial views of Melbourne. Spot native wildlife along the way and enjoy a delicious breakfast and coffee at a local cafe before heading back to the city.

Discover the natural wonders of Phillip Island on this full-day combo tour from Melbourne. Cruise around Seal Rocks for an up-close perspective of the largest fur seal colony in Australia. At dusk, head to a local beach for the famous Penguin Parade and watch hundreds of tiny fairy penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle home to their burrows. It's a unique wildlife experience you won't forget!

Keep active while sightseeing in Melbourne with a 2-hour guided running tour. Lace up your running shoes for a fun workout tailored to your fitness level and ability, and get plenty of inside tips on the best and safest places to run in the city. Wind your way around the historic lane ways, jog along the beach side or stop along the way to admire city landmarks, then celebrate with a complimentary coffee or cold drink at a local caf e.

Squeezing in a workout while on vacation isn't always easy, but this 2-hour Melbourne running tour means you can work up a sweat and take in the sights along the way. Set out on a 6km (4 mile) run around Melbourne's atmospheric laneways; stop to admire the vibrant street art, lively Chinatown, and quirky shops; then re-fuel with coffee at a popular local caf e.

Watch the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on this evening tour from Melbourne. See the nightly ritual of these beloved fairy penguins waddling from the ocean to their burrows in the sand. Phillip Island is home to one of the world's largest colonies of some of the world's smallest penguins. When booking, select the standard viewing option or the Penguin Plus Viewing Platform for a better vantage point.

The Enchanted Adventure Garden - an adventure park with mazes, slides, and treetop ziplines - is located on the Mornington Peninsula roughly an hour's drive from Melbourne. This zipline canopy walk at the adventure garden is ideal for travelers who are near Melbourne and want to take part in an organized outdoor challenge. You're granted two hours to complete five aerial courses with more than 50 individual challenges.