While there are plenty of attractions in Melbourne city, don’t forget you can also plan memorable day trips to experience more wonders in Victoria, Australia; here are some suggestions.
Yarra Valley
A favourite amongst wine connoisseurs, Yarra Valley is home to some of the country’s best wineries. Only around an hour’s drive from the CBD and properties like Avani Melbourne Central Residences, this destination is perfect for vineyard and winery tours and wine tasting; you can also enjoy hot air ballooning, art galleries, walking trails and visits to the Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery!
Phillip Island
Families staying at Melbourne city hotels can also plan a trip to Phillip Island where at sunset, one can witness the famed Penguin Parade with hundreds of fairy penguins making their way along the shore! This island is around a 90-minute drive from the city and has much more to offer as well; you can visit the Koala Conservation Centre, go surfing at Summerland, enjoy cruises to see whales, dolphins and seals and embark on the Cape Woolamai Walk.
Mornington Peninsula
When planning day trips from Melbourne, consider Mornington Peninsula which is around a 90-minute drive away. Here, one can enjoy both relaxation and recreation in equal measure; you can have a rejuvenating soak in the Peninsula Hot Springs, try solving the hedge mazes at Enchanted Adventure Garden and feed kangaroos at Moonlit Sanctuary. Head over to Arthurs Seat which at a height of 314 metres, offers stunning vistas too.
Great Ocean Road
For an epic one-day road trip from Melbourne, drive along the famed Great Ocean Road; it begins at Torquay around 90 minutes from the CBD and ends at Warrnambool which is about four hours away. Of course, in between there’s much to enjoy; highlights include animal encounters at the Great Otway National Park, surfing in Torqua, horse riding in Anglesea and for those who embark very early, catching a sunrise at the Twelve Apostles!
