If you want to get out of the city for a day to visit a winery, take a road trip, or look around a national park, there’s no better way than to take a day trip from Melbourne. These one-day trips are just what the doctor ordered, so get out and see the beautiful countryside around Melbourne. Here, the top 5 amazing coach trips from Melbourne are given below.
1. High Country
The Victorian High Country is a great place to spend a week or long weekend for a variety of reasons other than skiing and snowboarding (though the region is justly famed for its snowfields). About three hour drive from Melbourne, the High Country region is home to award-winning breweries, wineries, distilleries, and farms, as well as hundreds of kilometers of stunning landscapes perfect for hiking, bicycling, and canoeing.
The distance from Melbourne to High Country is 172 km.
Cost: Fly to Los Angeles, a bus is the cheapest. It will cost around US$577–1,331.
2. Bellarine Peninsula
For far too long, Australia’s Bellarine Peninsula has been overlooked in favor of its more famous eastern sibling. The rough coastline region is becoming increasingly popular among tourists since it is both beautiful and affordable compared to the more developed Mornington Peninsula. The Bellarine is here to help if you’re in search of wines, beaches, five-star lodging, or delicious cuisine.
The distance from Melbourne to Bellarine Peninsula is 90.4 km.
Cost: Bus, line 60 bus is the cheapest. It will cost around US$9–13.
3. Metung
Visit the end of the Great Alpine Road, four hours east of Melbourne, and you’ll come upon a picturesque settlement sprawled across a long sandy peninsula by the Gippsland Lakes.
Metung’s laid-back hamlet atmosphere appeals to boaters and summer waterskiers. In order to take advantage of Metung’s superb fishing areas, visitors flock there all year long. Cruise the calm waters of the Gippsland Lakes with Riviera Scenic or charter a yacht with Riviera Nautic. There are also speedboats and smaller runabouts for rent.
The distance from Melbourne to Metung is 312.3 km via M1 and Princes Hwy/A1.
Cost: Travelling by bus is the cheapest way to travel Metmug, costing around US$43–58.
4. Paynesville
Paynesville is a great jumping-off point for exploring the waterways of Gippsland. This picturesque community is encircled by lakes on three sides, and the canals and inlets provide plenty of safe harbor for boats.
In this part of the country, boating is big business, and Paynesville is the hub. Water sports enthusiasts, including anglers, windsurfers, jet skiers, and water skiers, converge on the city every year. Explore the lakes on a water ski, fish for black bream and mullet, or keep an eye out for dolphins.
The distance from Melbourne to Paynesville is 294.7 km via M1.
Cost: The best way to get from Melbourne to Paynesville is to train which costs $30 – $50.
5. Lakes Entrance
Lakes Entrance is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia, on the southern coast, where the Gippsland Lakes meet the Southern Ocean at Ninety Mile Beach. Rent a kayak, go on a boat tour, or paddle around in a paddleboat to experience the lake’s tranquil waters.
There are so many fishing trawlers in the waters around Lakes Entrance that the town has earned a reputation as a seafood hotspot. You may either go fishing for yourself or enjoy the fresh seafood available in the local markets.
The distance from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance is 318.5 km via M1 and Princes Hwy/A1.
Cost: The feasible way to get from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 – $50.
Conclusion
Coffee lovers, football fans, and art enthusiasts will all find that Melbourne lives up to its reputation. In Melbourne, there is no shortage of ways to have a good time. You may go to an AFL game at the MCG and cheer on your team with 100,000 other rabid fans, or you can discover hidden bars in the city’s famous alleyways.
