With over 500 kilometres of shoreline, sheltered bays and safe swimming areas, Lake Eildon is one of Victoria's largest inland lakes. Surrounded by the High Country forests and mountains, it’s a popular destination for land and water-based adventures. There’s plenty of accommodation if you’d like to explore for a few days.

The 1-day Paddle with a Platypus begins at the famous Healesville Sanctuary, Australia’s premier wildlife park, where you’ll see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils, venomous snakes and huge birds of prey in natural bush settings. Then you’ll climb aboard a raft on the Goulburn River, in search of the timid platypus.

The 1-day Life in the Tall Eucalypt Forest explore the lands known as ‘Murrindindi’ (Mist in the Mountains) to the indigenous Kulin people. Highlights include rainforest that is millions of years old, river and mountain tracks that wander through peaceful eucalypt woodlands and the great forest drive along the twisting Black Spur.