Victoria, Australia Holidays

Holidays in Victoria take you to a cultural, foodie and sports-loving hub where a thriving, cultural atmosphere meets with a rural, untouched coastline and bushland. Witness one of the world’s greatest coastal spots and drive Australia’s best road trip, The Great Ocean Road, to the 12 Apostles and beyond.

Soak in the dynamic art and culture that Victorians are so proud of; from the quirky street art on Melbourne’s Hosier Lane to the polished galleries, like the National Gallery of Victoria. Thanks to its cooler climate, Victoria is home to leafy national parks like the Grampians and Mount Buffalo, which offer some of the best bushwalks in the country. Victoria is also home to a rich diversity of wildlife; head to Tower Hill for emus, Wilsons Prom for wombats and fur seals, Sorrento for dolphins and Phillip Island for penguins.

Luxury in holidays in Victoria

At Hayes & Jarvis, we’ve been providing tailor made holidays for over 65 years to over 60 destinations. Whether you want to explore, enjoy a relaxed and romantic honeymoon or relax on a beach with sand between your toes, we’ll help you to create the perfect holiday.

To combine your holiday in Victoria with other fascinating destinations, book our Australia, New Zealand and Fiji tour. We’ll help you explore the quirky streets and hidden attractions of Melbourne. Head into quirky little boutiques before dining in a colonial tram car, which will take you through the historic streets as you enjoy gourmet cuisine.

Great sample itineraries

Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.

16 days

Discover Melbourne and Tasmania

Guide Price £3,549 pp

Combine the lively city of Melbourne with the natural wilderness of Tasmania for a trip you will never forget. Discover the buzzing streets of Melbourne , sampling tantalising dishes at many of it's trendy eateries and take a tram to...

City holidays

24 days

Australia, New Zealand and Fiji

Guide Price £13,329 pp

Our tour of Australia , New Zealand and Fiji will take you to the top sights in these wonderful destinations. The 24-day itinerary is perfect for couples and adventurous travellers wanting to see the best of these countries before spending...

Family holidays

Essential Information
Things To Do

Time Zone

+11 hours GMT)

Flight Time

London Heathrow to Melbourne is approx. 22 hours with 1 stop typically at Doha. Flight times vary depending on stops and onward connections

Currency

Australian dollar

Visa Information

All tourists require an Australian Tourist Visa, you can apply for an instant tourist visa, this is also known as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa

Language

English

Health Information

No mandatory vaccinations required. It's important to contact your GP for latest recommendations

Victoria (AU) Attractions

Drive the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is well known to be the place to enjoy Australia’s best road trip. Winding through more than 240km of rugged coastline you can stop off and make the most of golden sandy beaches, luscious national parks and huge rock formations.
Retail therapy

Victoria is a shopping mecca, with floods of visitors heading over every day to shop the many malls. Block Arcade and Royal Arcade are two beautiful 19th Century buildings, while Bourke Street Mall is filled with big name retailers. Chadstone Shopping Centre is the biggest shopping centre in Australia and ideal for those wanting to pick up clothing, accessories and more
Australian wildlife

Victoria’s unique bushland and coastline is home to unique wildlife, perfect for those wanting a more up close and personal experience. Spot emus in the wild from Tower Hill, one of the best places in the country to do so. At Phillip Island, watch little penguins waddle their way to the sea and at St Kilda swim with wild dolphins in crystal clear waters. For some of Australia’s top wildlife reserves, visit Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary.