Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Melbourne

6 places within about 3 hours of Melbourne, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Every trip here is by car.

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hrby car Yarra Valley Cool-climate wineries known for sparkling wine and Pinot Noir, plus a famous dairy.
    • Wine
    • Food
    • Romantic
  2. 1 hr 15 minby car Mornington Peninsula Hot springs, Pinot Noir and bay beaches with colorful bathing boxes.
    • Beach
    • Relaxing
    • Wine
  3. 1 hr 30 minby car Daylesford Spa country, with mineral springs, bathhouses and country food.
    • Relaxing
    • Romantic
    • Food
  4. 2 hrby car Phillip Island The nightly little penguin parade, seal colonies and a racing circuit.
    • Adventure
    • Family
  5. 2 hr 15 minby car Great Ocean Road One of the world's great coastal drives, past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  6. 3 hrby car Grampians Sandstone ranges, waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art and kangaroos at dusk.
    • Adventure
    • Mountains