The Macedon Ranges is a popular destination as a getaway from Melbourne with attractions including the famous Hanging Rock, vineyards, historic sites, hiking and biking trails, and much more that is scattered across the townships of the region that include Kyneton, Macedon, Mount Macedon, Malmsbury, Lancefield, Woodend, Romsey, Riddells Creek, and Gisborne. Melbourne to […]
King Valley is a scenic wine-producing region at the foot of the Alpine Mountains. Here is how to get there by car (2 routes) and by train. Melbourne to King Valley by Car via National Highway M31 Get onto the Hume Fwy and take that all the way to Glenrowan where you turn […]
The Grampians is one of the great nature escapes within easy reach of Melbourne featuring attractions such as the Grampians Peak Trail, Grand Canyon, MacKenzie Falls, Silverband Falls, Boroka Lookout, and much more. The tourist village of Halls Gap offers shops, restaurants, and accommodation options. Here is how to get from Melbourne to Grampians National […]
Bright is a popular getaway from Melbourne offering a base for exploring Mount Buffalo, Mount Feathertop, Alpine National Park, Mount Hotham, and surrounding towns and villages including Mount Beauty, Falls Creek, Myrtleford, Harrietville and Dinner Plain. Here is how to get to Bright including by car, bus, and train. Melbourne to Bright by Car […]
Bellarine Peninsula is a popular getaway destination and here is how to get from Melbourne to Bellarine Peninsula by Car, Ferry, and Train/Bus. Destinations on the Bellarine Peninsula include Drysdale, Portarlington, Indented Head, St Leonards, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Barwon Heads, and Wallington. Melbourne to Bellarine Peninsula by Car The Bellarine […]
Melbourne to Lorne by car and train/bus. Lorne is one of the great escapes from Melbourne offering an amazing coastal destination with a scenic journey. Drive from Melbourne to Lorne Via M1 and Great Ocean Rd/B100 Depart Melbourne on the M1 and exit the M1 just after Waurn Ponds taking the C134/Anglesea Rd […]
How to get to Echuca from Melbourne? Actually, there is a choice of three driving routes, the train, and coach. let’s explore each one Driving from Melbourne to Echuca Option A – via Calder Fwy/M79 This driving route exits central Melbourne via the M2 then taking the M79 (Calder Freeway) to Kyneton and turning onto […]
Need to escape Melbourne city life? Here are ten amazing getaways within easy reach of Melbourne including heritage, nature, relaxation, and spectacular scenery. Map: Ten Getaways near Melbourne Lorne and the Great Ocean Road The famous and amazingly scenic Great Ocean Road is a self-guided road tour not to be missed offering amazing […]
Here is our pick of ten attractions that need to be on your list to visit while in Melbourne city. Including art, culture, sights, and experiences, they are the ten must-do’s (or do agains) on a trip to Melbourne. Melbourne’s Ten Must-See Attraction Map Federation Square Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture […]
Melbourne has quite a lot of designated cycling routes developed by the City of Melbourne government. Major on-road cycling routes include Royal Parade, Canning Street, Rathdowne Street, Swanston Street, Albert Street, La Trobe Street, Exhibition Street and St Kilda Road. Off-road routes include the Yarra River Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, Maribyrnong River Trail, Dynon […]