Car Rental Melbourne - Exploring Melbourne
Driving in Melbourne can be confusing, especially with the unique system in the city centre, so it’s good to escape into Victoria’s wilderness by car.
Outside of Port Phillip Bay is the ever popular nature reserve and weekend destination Phillip Island, a gorgeous place to drop off for a while.
If you’re trying to escape the masses, head for the secluded beaches and cliffs of Wilsons Promonitory National Park, both untamed and peaceful.
Inland the Yarra valley has great vineyards, perfect for a day trip, while the Dadenong range provides an impressive backdrop to the area. Similarly, the Victorian Alps, an extension of the Snowy Mountains, have excellent skiing and absolutely breathtaking scenery.
Inland the Grampian National Park is another popular destination for those seeking Aussie bush wildlife, The hills offer good vistas, several fantastic waterfalls and good camping facilities.
The Great Ocean Road – one of the world’s greatest drives - lies on Victoria’s southern coastline. Beginning at Bells surfing beach, it hugs the coastline through the quaint towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay. It then bends inland behind the beautiful Cape Otway National Park before passing the timeless Twelve Apostles, free standing pinnacles in the sea that run along the coast.
For a peak into Victoria’s wealthy mining heyday, more than a century ago, spend the day at Ballarat.
