Unique Places Everyone Should Visit in Victoria

Hiring a camper in Victoria isn’t just about having a bed on wheels (though waking up to kookaburras outside the window never gets old). It’s about flexibility; the freedom to veer off the M1 when you spot a farm-gate sign for fresh cherries, or to linger an extra day when the surf’s pumping at Bells Beach. A self-contained motorhome means you can chase sunrise at Wilsons Prom, stargaze in the Grampians and still roll into Melbourne’s laneways for Sunday brunch without hunting for hotels. Victoria is laced with snug holiday parks and wild bush campsites, from ocean-front pitches to leafy forest clearings, so overnighting is a breeze.  

Unique places to visit in Victoria – regional highlights

The Grampians National Park 

If you’re craving craggy ridges, waterfalls and ancient culture in one bite-sized region, aim your camper two-and-a-half hours north-west of Melbourne to The Grampians National Park. Here, age-old sandstone mountains vault out of the plains, riddled with walking tracks to viewpoints like the Pinnacle and Mackenzie Falls. Indigenous custodians have also left a legacy of spectacular rock-art shelters—some of the most significant in south-eastern Australia. At the base of the park lies Halls Gap, where cafés serve post-hike flat whites and bike-hire shops can sort you out with wheels for the family-friendly Fyans Creek loop.  

Where to stay: Park up overnight at the Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park, home to panoramic mountain views, steamy wood-fired hot-tubs and regular visits from emus and wallabies.   

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Wilson's Promontory

Ask any Melburnian where they’d whisk visiting friends for jaw-dropping scenery, and “The Prom” usually lands in the top three. Wilson's Promontory National Park—the southernmost tip of mainland Australia—is a dreamscape of squeaky-clean quartz-sand beaches, granite headlands and eucalypt-scented bush. Dawn and dusk drives around the isthmus regularly reward travellers with wombats waddling across the road and crimson rosellas flitting between trees. Park rangers swear that the sunset from Mt Oberon is the state’s best, though those pre-dawn colours over Norman Beach are a close rival.  

Where to stay: Nab a powered site at Tidal River Campground, complete with a general store for ice-creams and emergency marshmallows. From here, you can tackle day hikes like Sealers Cove or the Loo-Errn boardwalk.   

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Daylesford & Hepburn Springs

Swapping sea-spray for hot-spring steam, steer your camper north-west to the twin towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs—collectively dubbed “Spa Country.” Bubbling mineral springs, heritage bathhouses, and zen-like day spas make this a poster child for slow living. In the morning, join locals at the Sunday farmer’s market for flaky croissants and organic veggies, then meander around the lake or nose through vintage stores lining Vincent Street. All that unwinding works up an appetite, and Daylesford’s paddock-to-plate eateries deliver, earning the region a slot in maui’s foodie guide to Victoria. Looking for cellar-door lounging instead? Nearby Macedon Ranges pinots feature in the wine lover’s guide to Victoria and in the list of top wineries to visit in Victoria.  

Where to stay: For a restful base, pull into Daylesford Holiday Park—a leafy enclave with kookaburras for alarm clocks and the spa-capital’s cafés within strolling distance.  

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Great Ocean Road – hidden gems

Everyone’s heard of the Twelve Apostles, but the real joy of a Great Ocean Road road trip is the string of lesser-known nooks you stumble across once you’ve ticked off the big limestone stacks. Aim your camper south-west of Melbourne and pull over at Aireys Inlet for a stroll up to Split Point Lighthouse. Then, keep rolling to Cape Otway, where towering manna gums often hide sleepy koalas and a 19th-century lighthouse guards the Shipwreck Coast. Detour inland along Turtons Track to the ethereal Redwoods at Beech Forest; a cathedral-like grove of Californian redwoods soaring 60 metres above a fern-carpeted floor.  Looking for more tips? Check out the full guide to the best stops on the Great Ocean Road for a deeper dive into beaches, walks and more.  

Where to stay: Park overnight at the Kennett River Family Caravan Park, slap-bang in the middle of the most dramatic coastal stretch between Lorne and Apollo Bay.   

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Mount Buffalo National Park 

Craving cool alpine air on your travel itinerary? Swap salt spray for snow gums at Mount Buffalo National Park, one of Victoria’s under-the-radar high-country playgrounds. In winter, the plateau transforms into a natural snow-sports park, so pack toboggans or prepare to crunch along frozen tracks to Ladies Bath Falls. Summer, on the other hand, offers a completely different experience, with wildflower-lined hikes and crystal-clear rock pools perfect for a post-walk dip. The park’s granite tors, including the iconic Cathedral and The Horn, make dramatic backdrops for sunset photos.