We Didn't Expect THIS in Victoria, Australia (Rainforests, Koalas & Coastal Hikes)

From ancient rainforests to wild koala encounters — Victoria, Australia, is hiding some serious gems! We explored Tarra-Bulga National Park's cool-temperate rainforest, survived a scorching 107°F day at Wilson's Promontory, spotted an emu in the wild, and got up close with koalas on Phillip Island. This Australia road trip blew us away — here's everything you need to know! We packed SO much into just a few days exploring Victoria, Australia — and honestly, this was one of the most surprising legs of our entire Australia road trip. Here's what we got up to: 🌿 Tarra-Bulga National Park — A stunning cool-temperate rainforest with ancient Gondwana roots, a suspension bridge, and the magical Sithea Falls. The Lyrebird Ridge Trek was a highlight — did you know lyrebirds can mimic chainsaws?! 🦘 Wilson's Promontory (The Prom) — We braved 40°C / 107°F heat to explore Whiskey Bay and Picnic Bay, and spotted our first ever emu in the wild! 🐨 Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve — Wild koalas, a tiny joey, and a cheeky kookaburra. Pure magic. 🐾 Maru Koala & Animal Park — We got to meet a koala up close! Plus important facts about koala conservation you need to know. 🦜 Sassafras & Miss Marple's Tea Room — Cockatoo feeding and the cutest little village you've never heard of. If you're planning a trip to Victoria, this is your sign to go beyond Melbourne — the hidden gems are worth it!📍 Places Visited: Tarra-Bulga National Park, Gippsland Wilson's Promontory National Park Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island Maru Koala & Animal Park, Grantville Sassafras, Dandenong Ranges 👇 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever been to Victoria? Which stop would YOU want to visit most? 🔔 Subscribe for more Australia travel vlogs:    / @abbieandwiebe   #AustraliaTravel #VictoriaAustralia #AustraliaRoadTrip #TravelVlog #Koalas #WilsonsPromontory #PhillipIsland #AustraliaWildlife #HiddenGems #TravelCouple https://savethekoala.com/ https://www.marukoalapark.com.au/