Where are some day trips in Melbourne?

Answer 1

In Melbourne, one of the most affordable day trips is to take the complementary city tram and explore the sites and attractions at each stop. The Olde Melbourne Goal is great! You'll find a map in the front of the tram with details on what there is to see at each stop.

If you enjoying bicycling, a bicycle tour is an excellent way to see the city; taking a 1/2 day cruise along the Yarra River is relaxing and will show you something of the countryside outside the city. Many walking tours are offered - some with an Aboriginal culture perspective and some geared toward discovering the "secrets" in the alleyways.

You could spend part of the day learning about Aussie Rules Football and visiting the National Sports Museum at the Cricket Ground. Or wandering through the many parks and botanical gardens. Visit the museums and the aquarium or just wander through the Queen Victoria Market with the locals.

For day trips from Melbourne to other areas, consider:

• a visit to Phillip Island to see the fairy penguins return to their homes at night;
• or a trip along the Great Ocean Road (this is a very long day trip and better enjoyed for several days);
• a day trip to Ballarat, a historic gold-mining town;
• a trip to the Great Western Plains for a Savannah Walkabout to spot koalas in the wild;
• wine-tasting in the Yarra Valley;
• a scenic ride on Puffing Billy, a steam railroad;
• or a visit to the Healesville Sanctuary, a zoo that specializes in indigenous Australian animals (you can spend a day volunteering as at the animal hospital).