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The best weekend getaways from Melbourne

Need a break? Here's where to spend the weekend in Victoria and still be back in Melbourne for work on Monday

Rebecca Russo
Leah Glynn
Written by
Rebecca Russo
&
Leah Glynn
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As much as we love Melbourne, sometimes we just need to escape the big city. Luckily, the city is perfectly positioned for excellent escapes and weekend breaks. Below, we've found a bunch of weekend trips all a convenient drive or flight from home. Are you after a wine weekend or a hiking holiday? There's always a beach-adjacent sojourn down the coast or a tour of some of the state's best national parks

Here’s our pick of weekend breaks and getaways within easy reach of Melbourne – no passport required.

Can't get away for the whole weekend? Try one of these Melbourne day trips instead. Love a road trip? These are the best scenic drives in Victoria.