Australia’s top ten hidden gems have been revealed – and two are right here in Victoria

Can you guess what our state’s best-kept secrets are?

Sure, anyone living in Melbourne knows about our big-ticket attractions: world-class restaurants, top-notch bars and major cultural institutions. But what about the secret spots that are far from the tourist radar? Well, Australia’s top ten hidden gems have just been revealed – and two local attractions made the list. Just promise to keep them on the down low, ok?

Tour operator Bókun collated the list based on Tripadvisor reviews of more than 1,000 destinations across the country.

Topping the leaderboard as Australia’s ultimate hidden gem is the ever-so-dreamy Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island.

This secluded stretch of coast in South Australia claimed Tourism Australia’s title for best beach in Australia in 2023 – so much for being a secret – but we’re still big fans of the tiny cove.

Here’s the full list of Australia’s top ten hidden gems:

1. Stokes Bay Beach, SA
2. Panorama Garden Estate, VIC
3. Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, NSW
4. Himeji Garden, SA
5. The Drip Gorge, NSW
6. Little Beach, WA
7. The Rocks Discovery Museum, NSW
8. Japanese Garden, QLD
9. Atherton Tablelands, QLD
10. State Library, VIC