Weekend Escapes from Melbourne
When the hustle and bustle of the city gets a bit much, nothing beats a weekend escape. We’ve created a list of some of the best day to weekend trips you can take from Melbourne when you want a break from city life! If you’re a GoGet member, then there’s nothing standing in your way! Book a car today and GoGet out there and explore. No Membership? No problem! We’ve got the perfect plan for you.
Great Otway National Park
Located around 2.5 hours from Melbourne, the Great Otway National Park is a stunning natural paradise that stretches along the Great Ocean Road. The park features windswept coastlines, beaches, and waterfalls amongst the mountains of the Otway Ranges. There’s such a wide range of activities from whale watching to tree top zip-line walks, you’ll be able to find something to suit everyone.
Grampians National Park
The Grampians National Park is located just over 3 hours from Melbourne, making it perfect for a weekend trip away. Displaying incredible sandstone peaks, waterfalls, and an abundance of native wildlife, the Grampians are a must visit location in Victoria. You can follow hiking trails, go camping, and they even have a zoo, making this the perfect destination for any nature-lover.
The Dandenong Ranges – Yarra Valley
It’s no secret that the Dandenong Ranges and adjacent Yarra Valley are a top day trip spot for Melbournians, and have been for a while! Only an hour east of Melbourne, you have the option to explore a wildlife sanctuary, hike in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, view the botanic gardens, and even ride on a century-old steam train, Puffing Billy. There’s something to do for everyone. If you haven’t visited yet, you should definitely add it to your list.
Daylesford
Situated 1.5 hours North West of Melbourne, Daylesford is the perfect place for a rejuvenating spa retreat. This charming country town has earnt itself the title of ‘spa capital of Australia’ due to the plethora of wellness centres, day spas, and mineral springs you can use to relax and unwind. If you’re in need of a retreat, harness the restorative powers of Daylesford on your next day trip.
