Melbourne City
Car Rental in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
If you’re heading to the cultural capital of Australia and plan to truly explore the best of what’s on offer, pickup a low rate hire car in Melbourne to make it easier to get around to all the amazing sights and attractions in and around the city.
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Melbourne is the home of Australian Rules football; catch an exciting game at one of the many stadiums or spend an afternoon at the National Sports Museum.
Explore the vibrant arts scene at a live music show or theatre performance.
Climb to see the most breathtaking views over the city from the Eureka Skydeck 88, if you can stand the clear glass box protruding three metres from the building!
The Great Ocean Road by car from Melbourne
Driving the Great Ocean Road is truly one of Australia’s most famous road trips.
After leaving the city, first drive through the Bellarine Peninsula. The stretch can be driven and back in a day, but you would miss out on so much!
Highlights are truly the Twelve Apostles rock formation, sticking up from the water, and Apollo Bay, but there is so much to see and do that you can take a week and still not explore it all.
At the right time of year, there is whale watching to be had along much of the route.
Spend your nights in quality camping grounds with great facilities, or sample local hospitality at Bed and Breakfasts.
Warrnambool is one of the biggest towns on the route, while Port Fairy is a charming, heritage-rich fishing town.
Visit the Erskine Falls near the stunning inlet town of the same name. Venture inland at Camperdown to stroll through lush meadows and volcanic craters.
Afterwards drive on to Cape Bridgewater and the Fairy Forest at Portland. The final stop is Nelson town.
Continue from here to Adelaide city or head back to Melbourne for more adventures.
Day Trips from Melbourne by car
Phillip Island is home to the Phillip Island Nature Park and delightful penguins!
Enjoy a nightly parade of penguins during the summer months – just remember that summer begins in December in the southern hemisphere!
There is a wealth of wildlife and seabird activity to keep you entertained including koala bears and kangaroos; swap your hire car for an afternoon of Go Karting!
The wines of southern Australia are well known, not least the Yarra Valley wine region.
Highlights include Yering Estate and Farm, Balgownie Estate and Rochford Winery.
Nearby experience the wildlife treats at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary.
Cuddle up with such quintessential Australian icons as the wallaby and wombat, and catch the birds of prey display.
Take in a spot of relaxing at Mornington Peninsula (natural) Hot Springs; sink into a sauna, cave pool or hydrotherapy pool and take a reflexology walk.
There are wineries in the region to sample and lunch at, then see if you can find your way through the Ashcombe Maze.
Top off your day with a visit to Peninsula Chocolates and pick up a bag of award winning, handmade treats to enjoy on your other day trip excursions.
