📷 Photo by Mike Newbry on UnsplashRoad trips from Melbourne
6 road trips that start in or near Melbourne, from 3 to 5 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Photo by Mike Newbry on UnsplashCoast & island drives
Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island
Photo by Jamie Davies on UnsplashCoast & island drives
Great Ocean Road: Torquay to Warrnambool
© Mattinbgn · CC BY-SA 3.0National park loops
Grampians (Gariwerd) from Melbourne
Photo by Jeff Ochoa on UnsplashVillages, wine & culture
Goldfields and the Murray River
© Shinzztv · CC BY-SA 4.0National park loops
Wilsons Promontory and Gippsland
© Michael Quinn (National Park Service) · Public domainMountains & lakes
Victorian High Country and Yarra Valley
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island | 3 | 247 km | 2 h 41 min | 10 |
| Great Ocean Road: Torquay to Warrnambool | 3 | 338 km | 3 h 41 min | 12 |
| Grampians (Gariwerd) from Melbourne | 3 | 480 km | 5 h 14 min | 9 |
| Goldfields and the Murray River | 4 | 419 km | 4 h 34 min | 11 |
| Wilsons Promontory and Gippsland | 4 | 627 km | 6 h 50 min | 11 |
| Victorian High Country and Yarra Valley | 5 | 537 km | 5 h 51 min | 11 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Melbourne?
Popular routes starting in or near Melbourne: Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road: Torquay to Warrnambool, Grampians (Gariwerd) from Melbourne, Goldfields and the Murray River and Wilsons Promontory and Gippsland.
Is there a short road trip from Melbourne?
The shortest is Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island: 3 days, about 247 km.
What is the longest road trip from Melbourne?
The longest is Wilsons Promontory and Gippsland: 4 days, about 627 km with 11 stops.