Whether you’re a first-time traveller to Melbourne or unsure what to do on weekends and holidays, Local Vic helps you discover Victoria beyond the usual highlights.
“Discover Victoria Like a Local – Hidden Trails. Coastal Delights. Stories Off the Map.”
Local Vic brings together places, experiences, and local knowledge shaped by real journeys, conversations with locals, and time spent exploring the lesser-known corners of Victoria. From scenic day trips and regional towns to hidden natural spots and cultural stories, we help you travel slower, deeper, and more meaningfully.
Explore by Councils
Travel the way locals do. Explore Victoria’s 79 unique council areas. Each of these has its own character, hidden gems, and local stories.
Explore by Experience
Whether you’re chasing food and wine, wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, art and culture, or heritage stories, Victoria has it all.
Explore by Victoria’s Regions
Journey through Victoria’s diverse regions, each with dramatically different landscapes and all within a few hours from Melbourne.
Travelling with Pets
Unleash the perfect day with your four-legged friend as you explore our comprehensive guide to pet-friendly destinations, from scenic walking trails and off-leash parks to welcoming cafés and specialty shops that cater to pets of all shapes and sizes.
Local Festivals, Events & Community Celebrations in and around Melbourne
Looking for something on this weekend or planning ahead? Explore festivals, community celebrations and events across Melbourne and nearby regions.
You found us for a reason. So let’s start exploring Victoria.
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