beaches, Mornington Peninsula — Photograph: Supplied

The best road trips from Melbourne

Ready to travel? Here's where to go on a four-wheeled adventure around Victoria

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Friday 25 June 2021

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Victoria is a fantastic state to explore by car. From idyllic coastal towns to breathtaking alpine regions, our state has got a bit of everything. Buckle up and get ready to explore Victoria on one of the best road trips from Melbourne. We've done all the research so all you need to do is hop in the car and choose where to go.

For more holiday inspo, check out these national parks within driving distance or one of Victoria's best scenic drives.

Keep up to date with travel advice and what's currently allowed across Victoria.

Driving north of Melbourne

The High Country

The Victorian High Country is home to award-winning craft beer, wine and food, plus bushranger history and glorious walks.

Daylesford

There’s a reason that Daylesford is known as a haven of relaxation. Eighty per cent of the country's mineral springs are in this region, which makes it...

Ballarat

When it comes to creativity, Ballarat is bursting with artists and makers doing things differently and reaping the rewards.

Castlemaine

Here is this buzzing creative centre of Victoria, music festivals and world-class restaurants are just the beginning.

Yackandandah

Visit a town filled with quirky shops, delicious bakeries and some of the friendliest people south of the Murray.

Bendigo

Venture just a few hours from Melbourne and you'll find a town packed with culture, history and top-notch dining and drinking.

Driving south of Melbourne

The Bellarine Peninsula

Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula is a landscape like no other.

The Mornington Peninsula

Take a break here for fine hot springs, wineries (some of the state's best) and a whole lot of golf.

Phillip Island

Known for its healthy colonies of little penguins, seals and Hemsworths, Phillip Island has long been one of Melbourne's favourite destinations for a weekend...