Wildlife viewing in Victoria
Observe kangaroos, emus and wombats, glow worms, Tasmanian devils, possums, platypus and more native Australian wildlife in its natural habitat parks and reserves in Victoria.
Head to Warrnambool to watch for whales between June and September, when they migrate to warmer waters to calve. Port Phillip Bay’s southern reaches are home to hundreds of bottlenose dolphins and Australian fur seals.
Victoria also boasts an array of fascinating bird life, including water birds, little penguins, emus and lyrebirds.
Wildlife parks
To observe Australian wildlife in close proximity and learn about their habits and habitats from attending rangers, visit one of Victoria's popular wildlife parks. See seals, penguins, koalas and bird life on Phillip Island, and kangaroos, dingos, platypus, and a wedge-tailed eagle at Healesville Sanctuary.
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Don't miss Melbourne's award winning zoo and exceptional aquarium. For something a little different, take the river cruise to visit Melbourne's penguin colony.
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One of Australia’s most recognised attractions, Healesville Sanctuary offers an opportunity to get close to over 200 species of Australian wildlife, including platypus, koalas, emus, Tasmanian devils, lyrebirds, wombats and eagles.
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Head to the Mornington Peninsula to see a large colony of koalas, abundant bird life and a friendly pod of local dolphins.
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Spot a range of Australia's quirky wildlife in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges' reserves, parks and forests.
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Phillip Island is home to some of Australia’s favourite birds and animals, from little penguins to koalas, fur seals and migratory waterbirds.
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See an amazing array of wildlife in the Great Ocean Road region from whales to kangaroos to glow worms.
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Get close to Australian native animals in their natural surroundings at national parks, sanctuaries and Ballarat Wildlife Park, home to koalas, wombats, Tasmanian Devils, crocodiles and more.
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The Grampians region is home to abundant native animals and birds, including kangaroos, koalas, bandicoots, emus, possums, wedge-tailed eagles and reptiles.
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The high country is the perfect place to view diverse and beautiful wildlife in its natural habitat. Visit one of the many wildlife sanctuaries in the region or explore one of the national parks to see bird life, kangaroos and more.
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Surround yourself with a plethora of wildlife amid the diverse landscape of Gippsland. From national parks to wetlands and beaches, there are species of all kinds of wildlife to get acquainted with in Gippsland.
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Head to the Murray to see kangaroos, emu and colourful bird life. Stroll around a river or lake or settle in to watch for the abundant waterbirds that inhabit the wetlands and rookeries year-round.
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