Melbourne is an amazing city, over the seven months we lived there, we completely fell in love with it, so much so, we vowed to move there when we decided to settle down!
The city itself is the beating heart of Victoria and feels so alive with people, culture and spirit. But one of the other reasons we fell in love with Melbourne so much is the fact that outside of the city and out into wider Victoria, there is also so much to do and see.
Being the smallest state on the Australian mainland, around the size of the UK, most of those places are within easy reach for a half-day, full-day or weekend trip!
Before deciding which day trips to take from Melbourne, it’s always best to plan ahead to avoid disappointment by booking a tour carefully. It’s also worth knowing the best transport options that will save you time, money, and hassle.
You Might Really Need to Rent a Car
Renegade Real-Talk! Australia ain’t no Japan. There is public transport, but it’s often pricey, inconvenient, and paying more for less… If you really want to see all that Greater Melbourne has to offer (and onwards to the rest of the continent!), then renting a car is by far the BEST way to do it.
I would strongly recommend at least shopping around for car rentals before you arrive. Click the link below to head over to DiscoverCars and see the comparison of all the top-value deals, and then line yourself up with a drop-off right at the airport or pub. That’s just how they do Down Under!
Taking a few day trips from Melbourne can really eat into your time in the city and surrounding areas, and whilst they are a great way to branch out and see more than just the CBD, a good way to maximise your itinerary is to plan ahead. Some of these day trips could be combined, or they could be made into a mini road trip over the course of a few days.
Another reason to plan in advance is transport. If you’re renting a car, you’ll want to make the most of the time you have and also make sure there are plenty available for your trip. Similarly, if you plan on taking a tour, they might only run on certain days or could sell out over the summer months.
If you’re not planning on renting a car, then fear not, because there are plenty of organised tours available to book for pretty much all of these Melbourne day trips. Just be sure to book ahead if you’re travelling during the peak season because some of the more popular ones (Great Ocean Road, I’m looking at you) can book out far in advance.
Whether you’re driving yourself or exploring on public transport (or, to be honest, on a tour but with chronic poor navigation skills!), then you should consider downloading maps and grabbing yourself an eSIM so you can keep connected and avoid getting lost!
Whilst I absolutely love Melbourne, one of the travel tips for Australia I always tell people is to get out of the city and explore some of the regional towns. Whether you just have a day or even half a day to spare, there are still some amazing Melbourne day trips to take.
The highlight of a trip to Melbourne and Victoria is no doubt the legendary Great Ocean Road. Built to commemorate those who died during the First World War, it is the largest war memorial in the world.
The road stretches for 243 kilometres (151 mi), winding its way through some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. From the sleepy town of Lorne to the towering sea stacks of the Twelve Apostles, the road is home to wild koalas, incredible views, and dramatic scenery.
A day trip is possible to see the main sights, but a multi-day trip is really the best way to take in all the road has to offer.
Our favourite section is the Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge area, as well as the views from Teddy’s Lookout in Lorne, and we’ve been lucky enough to visit many times whilst living in Melbourne! The Great Ocean Road is a must-do on our list of Melbourne day trips, but if you have longer, we suggest doing it over three days.
How to Get to the Great Ocean Road
Having your own transport is a must for the road, as it is by its very nature a road! The road itself starts just after Torquay, which is around an hour from Melbourne and ends near the 12 Apostles, from which it will take around 3 hours to get back to Melbourne.
The best way to do it for us is to get an early start and drive straight to the 12 Apostles on the higher roads and then work backwards towards the city. If you have, say, a five-day itinerary for Melbourne, then I would highly recommend fitting in at least a day here.
In theory, it might be possible to take regional buses from Torquay and then camp, but this would take too much time for only a day trip.
If you don’t have your own transport, then there are many tours leaving from the city, some day trips and some multi-day. This takes the stress out of having to navigate what is quite a busy, narrow and winding road yourself. Instead, you can just sit back and enjoy the view.
Moving a little further afield is the incredible Grampians National Park. Around three hours north of Melbourne, this is a place where you can truly escape the congestion of the city and explore the best of the Victorian countryside.
This mountainous region offers something for everyone, from short walks in the valleys to impressive lookouts, incredible hikes, stunning waterfalls and even world-class rock climbing and bouldering. The Grampians are one of the best Melbourne day trips, but can also be done over a few days.
There are plenty of campgrounds up here, too, for those who want to explore for longer, as well as climbing shops in the main town of Halls Gap that lend out equipment.
For those less adventurous, there are also short walks in the valleys, and the small towns and villages are delightful to visit. The oval in the centre of Hall’s Gap is also home to wild kangaroos who come out every evening to graze!
How to Get to the Grampians From Melbourne
The best way to make the most of a trip up here is in your own transport. Driving yourself gives you the most freedom and allows you to stop where and when you like.
There are public transport links via a train to Hall’s Gap, via a train to Ararat and a bus to Hall’s Gap, but this can be a lot of hassle and take too much time if you only have one day.
Another option is to take an organised tour from Melbourne. This way, you can be sure to hit up all the best viewpoints whilst not having to worry about driving; many also include a bonus stop off in Ballarat too.
Just over an hour from the city is the stunning Yarra Valley, it’s a perfect day trip for those who love nature, scenery, food and obviously… wine!
First of all, for all of you wine lovers, there are plenty of world-class wineries where you can do tastings of some of the best pinot noir, chardonnay and more from the region.
If wine isn’t your thing, then not to worry, as the Yarra Valley is packed full of activities to keep you busy for a full day. You can visit the famous Healesville Sanctuary, where you’ll be able to see native animals such as Kangaroos and Koalas.
Throughout the Yarra Valley, you’ll find plenty of hiking and cycling trails where you can see some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria, including rolling vineyards and lush rural landscapes.
If all of this isn’t enough and you really want to tick something special off your bucket list, then consider a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon ride, which takes flight directly over the vineyards.
How to Get to the Yarra Valley
This is the easiest and most flexible way to get to the Yarra Valley. It takes around 1 hour to get there from the city centre. This way, you can take your time, visit the wineries and restaurants of your choice, and stop at any scenic viewpoint you want. Just make sure to have a designated driver!
There are regular trains that run from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Station. From Lilydale Station, you’ll need to catch a bus to either Healesville or Yarra Glen. We wouldn’t recommend travelling to the Yarra Valley this way as it’s quite time-consuming and doesn’t give you anywhere near the same flexibility as your own transport.
Taking a tour would be our recommended choice to visit the Yarra Valley. This way takes all of the hassle out of driving yourself. There are also plenty of tour options that suit everyone, and this way, you don’t need to hold back on the wine tasting and worrying about the drive back!
Philip Island feels a million miles away from the CBD.
Phillip Island is one of the most popular day trips from Melbourne, and for good reason. There are so many amazing and varied things to keep you busy, you’ll find it hard to fit them all into just one day!
Those include stunning coastal walks, heaps of wineries, and plenty of incredible wildlife encounters, such as the Koala Conservation Centre, seal-watching cruises, and of course, the biggest draw of all, the famous penguin parade!
This rugged island is not only stunningly beautiful and peaceful, but with its unique wildlife, its draws are almost endless. After you’ve explored all its secret coves and rocky beaches, there are some incredible spots to end the day with an unforgettable sunset.
How to Get to Phillip Island
Getting to Phillip Island from Melbourne takes around 1.5 – 2 hours. You can get straight onto the island via the Phillip Island Bridge, which connects the mainland at San Remo and Newhaven on the island.
Arriving at Phillip Island by car gives you the most flexibility for your day trip from Melbourne.
There are options to get to Phillip Island via public transport, which includes both train and bus travel. But this method can take over 3 hours one way, and as there is so much to see and do on Phillip Island, we wouldn’t recommend this option as it takes too much time out of your day trip.
This is the overall best way to get the most out of your day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island. There are numerous options available that suit just about everybody’s needs. Most tours include pick up and drop off from your hotel in Melbourne, entrance fees, and all of the main attractions will be included, so that you won’t miss a thing.
Puffing Billy on his way through the Dandenong Ranges.
If you’re looking to swap the chaos of the city for the serenity of nature, then look no further than the Dandenong Ranges. This is the perfect day trip from Melbourne if you want some fresh mountain air and a unique experience.
Here you’ll find plenty of incredible hiking trails through lush rainforests like the Memorial 1000 Steps Kokoda Track, or the Sherbrooke Forest paths. You’ll also find epic views over the city from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong. This is an award-winning bistro where you can enjoy an amazing lunch and take in the sights (just remember to book in advance)!
One of the main attractions of the Dandenong Ranges is the iconic Puffing Billy steamtrain. Make sure you don’t miss out on this open carriage journey through the forested mountains, fern gullies, and over historic timber bridges.
How to Get to the Dandenong Ranges
The journey by car takes around 1 hour from Melbourne city centre. Travelling this way gives you the most freedom and allows you to stop at any of the lookout points and little villages that are scattered throughout the national park.
Getting to the Dandenong Ranges by public transport is relatively easy. You must take a train from Melbourne city centre to either Upper Ferntree Gully, Belgrave or Croydon, then take a local bus to access the villages and walking trails within the national park.
Doing a tour allows you to pack in so much when you only have one day. Take the stress out of driving and trying to find a parking space, and instead, you can relax and know you’ll see everything that’s worth seeing, including hopping on board the iconic Puffing Billy steam train and exploring some of the lush rainforest walking trails.
Sand between your toes, blue sky and the rolling waves… my happy places. Image: The Roaming Renegades
The Mornington Peninsula is around an hour out of Melbourne, and it is situated on the opposite side of Port Phillip to Geelong; in fact, you can get a ferry across!
The stunning Mornington Peninsula is yet another example of the incredible coast of Victoria, but unlike the Great Ocean Road, it is much more low-key and gets far fewer visitors. The lack of people and closer proximity to the city make it one of the best Melbourne day trips.
From the sleepy town of Sorrento, there are endless coastal walks, empty beaches, rugged cliff faces and even historic war remnants to explore.
The small towns of Rye and Portsea offer incredible beaches to swim, London Bridge (yes, they also named this one London Bridge too!) offers a striking sea stack to explore, and Point Nepean National Park is a wonderful place to take in the history of this region, from shipwrecks to the Second World War and even missing Prime Ministers.
How to get to the Mornington Peninsula
Like many of the other further afield destinations, the best way to get the most out of a trip is to have a car. The drive is around an hour from Melbourne, so it’s perfect for a day trip.
You can take the train from Melbourne out to Frankston and then connect to many regional buses that visit all the small towns along the Peninsula. If you visit this way, it would be good to plan the day out more and pick a few main stops to make the most out of your time.
However, I would seriously consider doing an organised day trip down here if you don’t have your own transport, as it’s not very well set up for public transport, unfortunately, and many of the best places to visit are a real pain to reach.
Victoria was a state founded on the Australian Gold Rush, and that money created not only the incredible architecture of Melbourne, but also many other towns and cities around the state. Bendigo is a beautiful and historic city in the centre of the state that almost seems to spring out of nowhere in the fields and paddocks of country Victoria.
For us, it was a real highlight of our time in Victoria outside of Melbourne and being able to visit was one of the real benefits of the slow travel we did whilst in Australia.
Visiting Bendigo is one of the best Melbourne day trips. The beautiful architecture and the laid-back vibe of a small country city make it a great place to wander around. The view over the city from the old mining tower is wonderful on a clear day, and the buildings along the Pall Mall are a stunning example of Victorian Gold Rush era architecture.
Another great place to visit is the Central Deborah Gold Mine, which operated from 1939 to 1954. The mine extracted 929kg of gold, almost one ton, which would be worth around $50 Million today!
How to Get to Bendigo
Driving is the best way to get to Bendigo; however, it’s easy to get up here on public transport too. You can take the train on the regional lines from Southern Cross.
The V/Line service from Southern Cross Station takes around 2 hours to Bendigo Station and runs frequently throughout the day.
8. Geelong
Geelong is a super chilled-out and quirky city to visit outside of Melbourne. Image: The Roaming Renegades
Another one of the best Melbourne day trips is the port city of Geelong, which is the second largest city in the state and home to the Geelong Cats, the second oldest AFL team in Australia! When it’s warm and sunny, walking along the Geelong waterfront is a wonderful way to spend the day. Along here there are beaches, swimming pools, and the Cunningham Pier that dates back to 1850’s.
One of the most fun things to discover in Geelong is the Bollard Sculptures, commissioned in 1995. They are dotted around the city and explore the city’s colourful history through these quirky sculptures of traditional seaside characters and intriguing figures from the 1930s! There kinda like old-timey versions of the street art in Melbourne!
The city itself, which was surveyed just three weeks after Melbourne, has a historic and lively city centre that is also much more laidback than the hustle and bustle of the state capital. The CBD has many wonderful examples of beautiful Victorian architecture to discover, and can easily be covered in a day.
How to Get to Geelong
The journey from Melbourne to Geelong takes just over an hour and is a nice, easy and convenient way to travel for a day trip.
The V/Line regional services run every 30 minutes from Southern Cross Station to Geelong and take around an hour.
Where to Stay in Melbourne
Staying in the heart of the CBD is great for taking day trips Image: The Roaming Renegades
If you’re heading off on any of these day trips from Melbourne, you’ll want to base yourself in a good spot for just that. Being in the CBD offers you the best opportunity to explore the city itself and to have close access to public transport and tour pickup for your day trips. Some city centre accommodation also has parking available if you do decide to rent a car.
I’ve put together a quick list of options that cover those with parking, a good mid-range hotel and a hostel for those on a backpackers budget.
Get Insured Before Taking a Day Trip from Melbourne
Australia is a super chilled and safe place to visit, but ya’ll never know when a drop bear might strike, do ya!? All jokes aside, though, it isn’t likely you’ll do yourself a mischief here in Aus, you’re better off getting yourself some good quality insurance before you head off, because with an adventure worth doing comes an element of risk!
Travel insurance is one of those annoying things that no one likes to think about, let alone pay for, when you’re planning your next trip. It can also be bloody annoying as a backpacker/long-term traveller to find affordable coverage that meets the itinerary-less lifestyle (*cough* World Nomads *cough*).
So instead of getting subpar travel insurance, now we just always go with SafetyWing. It takes like 5-10 minutes to purchase your policy and essentially functions as a monthly subscription plan with near-global coverage!
Alright then, folks, there you have it. I’ve spilt the beans on my favourite day trips to take from Melbourne. Many of these were absolute highlights of our time living in Melbourne, and in fact, we’ve ended up visiting all of them at least twice (some of them, like The Great Ocean Road and Mornington Peninsula … I’ve actually lost count!).
Whilst the Melbourne CBD holds a special place in my heart and there is always a lot going on in Melbourne, having spent countless hours exploring its many fascinating buildings, laneways and backstreets, the real magic of spending an extended period of time in Melbourne is the amount of exploration within close proximity to the city.
So, which one are you choosing? Or, are you indecisive like me and want to do them all so you don’t get a case of FOMO!
One of the amazing sea stacks on the Great Ocean Road, this one is “London Bridge”. Image: The Roaming Renegades
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The most iconic and not-to-be-missed day trip from Melbourne is The Great Ocean Road. This stretch of coast is some of the most stunning in the country – which is saying something!
Personally, though, my favourite Melbourne day trip is to the Grampians National Park for some hiking, incredible views and rock climbing if that’s your thing.
If you’re looking for a great day trip from Melbourne that is less than two hours away, then I would consider heading to Philip Island or the Yarra Valley – or both! They offer two very different yet incredible ways to escape the city and embrace the beautiful countryside and coast around Victoria.
If you’re looking for Melbourne Day trips that are an hour away from the city, then consider exploring the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges if you’re looking for a day in nature. Or, if the coast is more your thing, then head down to the Mornington Peninsula for some of the region’s best beaches and coastline.
Yes, you can, and it’s one of the best day trips from Melbourne you can do. Taking an organised day trip is the best way to do it in one day.
Otherwise, if you rent a car, you’ll need to be sure to plan out your trip and your stops, but it’s still very doable and a great experience.
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I’m an adventure (and halloumi) obsessed traveller with a passion for hiking mountains, exploring cities, watching Arsenal win, moshing out to Rammstein in random European fields and getting hopelessly lost on a motorbike somewhere in Asia! I am also a proud member of the LGBT+ community.
I’ve explored 80 countries, lived in Australia and New Zealand, and spent months wandering Southeast Asia, South America and Eastern Europe, all while trying to avoid growing up!
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Gosh I can’t wait to get down to Melbourne. We’ve only been for a jam-packed weekend so far and it was great. Such a bustling, creative city. We caught the tram out to St Kilda, which was cool. Really looking forward to exploring further like the Great Ocean Road and the gold rush history in Bendigo.
Yeah, you guys would love the surrounding areas, especially the GOR and the Grampians and the gold rush towns are fun too for the kids! We love the busy city but its nice to get out and head to the coast or the mountains or a small town and it be all so close really in Aussie terms!!
We did not get to visit Melbourne during our last Australia trip, but I can see that we totally should have! I knew about the Great Ocean Road, but the Grampians mountains and the Mornington Peninsular should deserve a visit as well! I can see why you would want to move and settle down in Melbourne!
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Melbourne and the surrounding area and your post confirms that. I love the beach huts at Brighton, which remind me of the beach huts at Brighton on the south coast of England. I am sure that the choice of name, along with several others in your article, was influenced by people who moved there from the UK. It is such a beautiful area with so many places to visit, I am not surprised you have chosen to settle there.
Yeah, its such a great city in its own right but has some really cool places around the city to see too. Yeah you’re right, Brighton was named after Brighton in the UK, lots of places over here and in NZ (we lived in a place called New Brighton in Christchurch for a while) named after either places or people from the UK.
I know it’s touristy but I have been longing (read: dreaming) to see the Great Ocean Road. It’s so picturesque. But as you suggested I think I would want to do it slowly over a couple of days. Brighton is what I was thinking of the other day with its little colorful buildings. Seeing the famous Bell’s Beach would be cool. I would love to see the Rip Curl Pro!
Yeah, it can be a bit but you can always go early or at the quieter times of the year and there are areas along the road that are amazing where no one seems to stop! Plus, sometimes some places are popular for a reason and though its annoying you’ve just got to deal with it because it’s popular for a reason!! Brighton is a lovely little place too, the huts can also get a bit busy!
So many awesome things to do and see! The Great Ocean Road sounds amazing. What a concept – that the road is a war memorial! That’s actually such a beautiful way to pay tribute to the lives lost, to focus on the beauty of the coastline. Lovely!
Yeah, we love that idea too, a great way to pay tribute to them by building something so beautiful but also useful for the local communities who were cut off before then!
Those Brighton bathing boxes are so interesting. I have heard about them always wondered about the familites that own them as I want to see what they look like inside. From the outside they are so colorful and beautiful. Do you happen to know how much they go for on average?
I don’t know the average but it was in the news last year that one went for a few hundred thousand!! They are usually kept in the families so when one does become available it goes for a lot! Its strange too because they don’t have any running water or electricity so you can’t live there! It’s just like a shed on the beach but they are beautiful for sure!
Melbourne is a great destination in its own right. The wonderful places around it do seem to be the icing on the cake. The great outdoors that embellishes Australia seems to come alive in the places that you talk about. Each place seems to have its own distinctive and unique charm and make for great day trips. But of course the legendary Great Ocean Road is something we would love to head to and experience the immense natural beauty of its vistas.
Yeah this is so true and one of the reasons we love the city is that there is so much to do both inside and outside the city too! Yeah, Victoria really is a great place to see a lot of very diverse but typically aussie landscapes! We love the GOR and have been there several times, its just stunning.
The glimpses from the great ocean road seems mesmerizing. Torquay and Bells beach too like a wonderful gateway. Melbourne seems like the place where one can stay and make it a base and then drive out to all of these wonderful destinations. Thanks for sharing 🙂
We’re hoping to visit Australia early next year. Melbourne is not really on our list, but after seeing this post, it might just be added to our list. Maybe we might take a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. It looks amazing.
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Gosh I can’t wait to get down to Melbourne. We’ve only been for a jam-packed weekend so far and it was great. Such a bustling, creative city. We caught the tram out to St Kilda, which was cool. Really looking forward to exploring further like the Great Ocean Road and the gold rush history in Bendigo.
Yeah, you guys would love the surrounding areas, especially the GOR and the Grampians and the gold rush towns are fun too for the kids! We love the busy city but its nice to get out and head to the coast or the mountains or a small town and it be all so close really in Aussie terms!!
We did not get to visit Melbourne during our last Australia trip, but I can see that we totally should have! I knew about the Great Ocean Road, but the Grampians mountains and the Mornington Peninsular should deserve a visit as well! I can see why you would want to move and settle down in Melbourne!
Well, its a great reason to come back! You could easily spend your whole aussie trip exploring Victoria alone!!
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Melbourne and the surrounding area and your post confirms that. I love the beach huts at Brighton, which remind me of the beach huts at Brighton on the south coast of England. I am sure that the choice of name, along with several others in your article, was influenced by people who moved there from the UK. It is such a beautiful area with so many places to visit, I am not surprised you have chosen to settle there.
Yeah, its such a great city in its own right but has some really cool places around the city to see too. Yeah you’re right, Brighton was named after Brighton in the UK, lots of places over here and in NZ (we lived in a place called New Brighton in Christchurch for a while) named after either places or people from the UK.
I know it’s touristy but I have been longing (read: dreaming) to see the Great Ocean Road. It’s so picturesque. But as you suggested I think I would want to do it slowly over a couple of days. Brighton is what I was thinking of the other day with its little colorful buildings. Seeing the famous Bell’s Beach would be cool. I would love to see the Rip Curl Pro!
Yeah, it can be a bit but you can always go early or at the quieter times of the year and there are areas along the road that are amazing where no one seems to stop! Plus, sometimes some places are popular for a reason and though its annoying you’ve just got to deal with it because it’s popular for a reason!! Brighton is a lovely little place too, the huts can also get a bit busy!
So many awesome things to do and see! The Great Ocean Road sounds amazing. What a concept – that the road is a war memorial! That’s actually such a beautiful way to pay tribute to the lives lost, to focus on the beauty of the coastline. Lovely!
Yeah, we love that idea too, a great way to pay tribute to them by building something so beautiful but also useful for the local communities who were cut off before then!
Those Brighton bathing boxes are so interesting. I have heard about them always wondered about the familites that own them as I want to see what they look like inside. From the outside they are so colorful and beautiful. Do you happen to know how much they go for on average?
I don’t know the average but it was in the news last year that one went for a few hundred thousand!! They are usually kept in the families so when one does become available it goes for a lot! Its strange too because they don’t have any running water or electricity so you can’t live there! It’s just like a shed on the beach but they are beautiful for sure!
Melbourne is a great destination in its own right. The wonderful places around it do seem to be the icing on the cake. The great outdoors that embellishes Australia seems to come alive in the places that you talk about. Each place seems to have its own distinctive and unique charm and make for great day trips. But of course the legendary Great Ocean Road is something we would love to head to and experience the immense natural beauty of its vistas.
Yeah this is so true and one of the reasons we love the city is that there is so much to do both inside and outside the city too! Yeah, Victoria really is a great place to see a lot of very diverse but typically aussie landscapes! We love the GOR and have been there several times, its just stunning.
The glimpses from the great ocean road seems mesmerizing. Torquay and Bells beach too like a wonderful gateway. Melbourne seems like the place where one can stay and make it a base and then drive out to all of these wonderful destinations. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yeah it really is a wonderful city, so much to do in and around the city. We love the Great Ocean Road and are lucky enough to have gone a few times.
Wow, SO many beautiful spots! I think Torquay and Luna Park would be high on my list. Now I need to visit Australia…!
Yeah, Torquay is a lovely place and luna Park is a lot of fun!
We’re hoping to visit Australia early next year. Melbourne is not really on our list, but after seeing this post, it might just be added to our list. Maybe we might take a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. It looks amazing.
You can’t go to Aus and not visit Melbourne, its the best place in the country in our opinion for the sheer amount of things to go in and around it.
Melbourne is a nice place to visit.