You can visit our national parks and enjoy winter festivals and light shows. You can also watch more than 200 movies in the Melbourne International Film Festival. There is something for everyone across the state.
Explore nature this winter
Winter is the perfect time to explore Victoria’s national parks.
You can enjoy the peace and quiet of forest trails, waterfalls, beaches and lookouts. There is something for everyone across the state, without the summer crowds.
If you like the snow, why not head to one of Victoria’s alpine parks?
You could also book a cosy cabin at Wilson’s Promontory and enjoy the wildlife, beaches and walks. You could even enjoy a coffee and cake as a reward after a winter stroll.
For more ideas on outdoor fun, visit the Parks Victoria .
Winter festivals and lightshows across Victoria
Use your Seniors Card to access discounted tickets to the following winter festivals and light shows across Victoria. Many are happening during the school holidays, so why not make it a family event?
- East Gippsland Winter Festival – 19 June to 19 July 2026
A month-long festival of light, food, music, art and culture.
For more information, visit the East Gippsland Winter Festival . - Winter Wonderland at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat – 26 June to 19 June 2026
Enjoy light show projections, music and winter treats during evening sessions.
For more information and to book tickets, visit the Sovereign Hill . - Electric Wonderland, Rosalind Park, Bendigo – 26 June to 12 July 2026
Rug up and enjoy the music and light installations.
For more information and to book tickets, visit the Electric Wonderland . - Trail of Lights and the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra – April to October 2026
Visit 2 large-scale installations by British-Australian artist, Bruce Munro. The Trail of Lights is at Lock Island, Mildura. The Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra is at Perry Sandhills, Wentworth.
For more information and to book tickets, visit the Mildura Lights .
Visit the Visit Victoria for more winter festivals, light shows and events across Victoria this winter.
Melbourne International Film Festival
This year, the Melbourne International Film Festival will run from Thursday 6 to Sunday 23 August 2026. There will be more than 200 international and Australian films for you to enjoy. Use your Seniors Card to access discounted tickets, membership and passes as part of the festival.
The full festival program will be out on Tuesday 7 July 2026.
For more information, visit the Melbourne International Film Festival .
Reviewed 12 June 2026