The 15 Best Day Trips from Melbourne
Nearby Australia destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Melbourne, Australia - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Geelong, Australia
65 km SW of Melbourne282,809 people - 2
Ballarat, Australia
102 km W of Melbourne111,973 people - 3
Bendigo, Australia
132 km NW of Melbourne103,034 people - 4
Point Cook, Australia
22 km SW of Melbourne66,781 people - 5
Craigieburn, Australia
24 km N of Melbourne65,178 people - 6
Tarneit, Australia
27 km W of Melbourne56,370 people - 7
Pakenham, Australia
53 km SE of Melbourne54,118 people - 8
Berwick, Australia
42 km SE of Melbourne50,298 people - 9
Werribee, Australia
28 km W of Melbourne50,027 people - 10
Glen Waverley, Australia
19 km E of Melbourne42,642 people - 11
Sunbury, Australia
34 km NW of Melbourne38,851 people - 12
St Albans, Australia
16 km NW of Melbourne37,629 people - 13
Frankston, Australia
39 km S of Melbourne37,331 people - 14
Hoppers Crossing, Australia
24 km W of Melbourne37,216 people - 15
Truganina, Australia
19 km W of Melbourne36,305 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Melbourne?
- Popular day trips from Melbourne include Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Point Cook, Craigieburn. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Melbourne?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Melbourne. The closest is St Albans, about 16 km NW.
- How do you plan day trips from Melbourne?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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