Top 3 Waterfalls in the Grampians National Park

Dec 11, 2019 | Grampians | 0 Comments

The 3 Best Waterfalls in the Grampians National Park  Victoria is a state that is replete with stunning landscapes, and the majestic scenery of the Grampians National Park is no exception. Here, you can easily experience awe-inspiring views, a myriad of magical...

5 things to do on Phillip Island

Mar 13, 2018 | Phillip Island, Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

  Phillip Island is increasingly a popular tourist destination in Victoria. It is located 140 kilometers south-southeast of Melbourne and has a coastline of about 60 miles.   The island’s fame is largely credited to the Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach,...

The Wines of Yarra Valley

Mar 4, 2018 | Victoria Tours, Yarra Valley | 0 Comments

Take an hour of scenic drive northeast of Melbourne to the wine region of Yarra Valley that has been producing one of the world’s best wines for over 170 years. The region’s cool and temperate climate combined with rich soil composition made Yarra Valley an ideal...

The Native Wildlife of the Grampians

Mar 2, 2018 | Grampians, Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

Rugged mountain ranges, forested hills, and waterways teeming with life characterise the Grampians. It is abundant in biodiversity and its wildlife unique. Hundreds of varieties of species of its flora and fauna are endemic to the region.   Set on a journey into...

The Must-Sees of Mornington Peninsula

Feb 28, 2018 | Eco Platypus Tours, Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

From Melbourne, take a scenic drive southeast. You will reach one of Victoria’s popular tourist destinations, the Mornington Peninsula.   Mornington Peninsula is home to several vineyards and wineries. It is Victoria’s top wine-producing region next only to Yarra...

The Must-Sees of Lorne

Feb 26, 2018 | Eco Platypus Tours, Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

Travel to Lorne via the Great Ocean Road. This beautiful seaside town sits by the Erskine River on Louttit Bay in Victoria.   With a population of a little over a thousand, Lorne is a popular holiday destination. Visitors from all over the world come to the town...

The Fur Seals of Phillip Island

Feb 24, 2018 | Eco Platypus Tours, Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

When you’re in Melbourne, take 140-kilometer drive toward the southeast to reach Phillip Island, one of Victoria’s most famous islands.   With the little penguins usually the highlight of the island’s tourism, equally important and spectacular are the fur seals...

Surf Beaches on the Great Ocean Road

Feb 22, 2018 | Eco Platypus Tours, Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

The Great Ocean Road is home to many of Victoria’s surf destinations. In fact, Torquay is Australia’s iconic surfing town. It is renowned for Rip Curl Pro, an annual surfing event that attracts surfers from the world over.   Surfing sites dot the...

Sunset at the 12 Apostles

Feb 20, 2018 | Eco Platypus Tours, Victoria Tours | 1 Comment

Behold the sun, sky, clouds, sea, and land.   Behind a collection of limestone stacks called the 12 Apostles, the sun conceals itself as it sinks into the seemingly calm seas of the Southern Ocean. The picture is that of a union of heaven and earth. On the...

Picnic by the beach on Phillip Island

Feb 18, 2018 | Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

Phillip Island remains one of Victoria’s top tourist hotspots and it only takes a good 140-kilometre drive from Melbourne CBD. The island showcases its natural scenic spots with impressive views and native wildlife. It also has many cultural attractions. And the...

The Little Penguins of Phillip Island

Feb 16, 2018 | Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

You can see them waddle the white sands of Summerland Beach every day at dawn and at dusk. In the morning, they wobble to the ocean to fish. As the sun sets they parade back to their nests in the dunes.   The smallest in the penguin world, the little penguins...

Kangaroos and Wallabies of Victoria

Feb 14, 2018 | Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

In the wilds of Victoria kangaroos and wallabies are a common sight grazing on the grasslands and in the woodlands. In the rural towns of the state and in the areas surrounding Melbourne kangaroos roam freely.   If you compare the population of kangaroos and...

Giant birds of Australia: Emus and Cassowaries

Feb 8, 2018 | Eco Platypus Tours | 0 Comments

Australia is home to hundreds of species of birds and many of them endemic to the region. These varieties of birds range from the smallest to the largest in the emus and cassowaries.   The emus are the second tallest bird in the world next to the ostrich. They...

Exploring the Otways

Feb 6, 2018 | Otways | 0 Comments

The Great Otway National Park or to be short the Otways is a haven for Australia’s endemic wildlife. Its ancient rainforest, waterfalls and waterways, and verdant vegetation make it a paradise. Plus, its stunning landscapes, seascapes, and coastal views —...

The Cuddly Koalas of Victoria

Feb 4, 2018 | Victoria Tours | 0 Comments

See them on the forks and branches of gum trees either lazily dozing off or snacking on eucalyptus leaves. The ever-cuddly koalas never fail to amuse and delight people from the world over with their cuteness and fluffiness. The state of Victoria in southern Australia...

A Wine Tour to Mornington Peninsula

Feb 2, 2018 | Mornington Peninsula | 0 Comments

Due to its proximity to Melbourne CBD, just an hour drive (40 kilometres) southeast, Mornington Peninsula has grown to be a popular wine tours destination in southern Australia. The region is a major wine producer in Victoria next only to Yarra Valley.  ...

The tragic story of Loch Ard Gorge

Nov 13, 2017 | Tour Blogs | 0 Comments

It was cold and dark, and misty. There was almost zero visibility when Loch Ard reached the shallows of Cape Otway. It was too late for Captain Gibbs to manoeuvre the cargo ship from getting aground. In a few minutes, the clipper collided with a rock on a reef near...

The birds of the Otways

Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Are you a bird lover? Then, Victoria is a great place for you to explore. Let’s start with the Otways. Travel to the Great Ocean Road into the Great Otway National Park. From the upper woodlands to the swamps, the Otways is a haven for colourful and lovely...

Touring around the Great Ocean Road

Nov 10, 2017 | Tour Blogs | 0 Comments

The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s spectacular coastal drives that anyone should visit. From Melbourne, take a two and a half hour drive southwest to Great Ocean Road that stretches from the surfing town of Torquay to the historic fishing village of Port...