Day Trips & Walks
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Fun things to do in Melbourne in ONE day... some paid trips, some free idea's...
--> Geelong
No-one knows there way around Geelong like GetYourGuide.com Every single tour has been carefully designed to show you the best of Australia Every trip offers tremendous value for money! The...
--> Sydney
Walk Cycle Ride Australia's former railways. Rail trails are shared-use paths recycled from abandoned railway corridors. They can be used for walking cycling and horse riding. Where are...
--> Melbourne
Nick and Laura present three road trip ideas from Melbourne if you want to get off the beaten track. Three road trips from Melbourne trade the usual coastal crowds for granite caves, secluded...
--> Williamstown
Birrarung Valley Walk is a 220km self-guided walk/trail from Williamstown Beach to the Upper Yarra Reservoir, with an app that tells First Nations stories. Birrarung Valley Walk Inc. is mapping...
--> Marina Reserve, St Kilda
Public art: St Kilda Solar System St Kilda Foreshore The St Kilda Solar System stretches for 5.9 km along St Kilda's foreshore from St Kilda Marina, west to Port Melbourne. Down by St...
--> 60 Denmark Street, Kew
The Kew Railway line was 1.5 km long and had two stations: Kew Station just south of Kew Junction on Denmark Street, Kew and Barkers Station on Hawthorn Grove, Hawthorn. The Kew line opened on the...
--> St Paul's Cathedral - Melbourne, Corner Swanston St Walk and Flinders St Melbourne
For those who love history, exploring the Golden Mile Heritage Walk is a must on your visit to Melbourne. Learn about the city's history and culture from your informative guide as you visit many...
--> Phillip Island
Is it me? I have no problem driving down to Port Melbourne and checking out the Cruise Ships but drive all the way to Phillip Island? Erm, not for me, but if thats your thing, then check out...
--> Melbourne
9 Melbourne Walks To Get You Started seeing the best of Melbourne's inner suburbs, the heart of Melbourne. These are seriois walks with the shortest 8km and the longest 16km This excellent...
--> Blacksmiths Way, Belgrave
Following the historic route of Puffing Billy, the Belgrave Railway Trail runs from Belgrave all the way to Ringwood (approx 16 kms). The sealed trail has a gentle climb to the base of the...
--> Lena Grove Heathmont
The Heathmont Rail Trail extends from Bedford Park in Ringwood through to HE Parker Reserve in Heathmont. The trail is a shared path for both cycling and walking and goes past Heathmont Shopping...
--> Baromi Park, 49 Ridgway St., Mirboo North
The Grand Ridge Rail Trail winds 13 picturesque kilometres between Mirboo North and Boolarra in the Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland. As a rail-trail it is unique in being continuously along the...
--> Melbourne
Free Self Guided Melbourne Tours by Museums Victoria Discover Melbourne's amazing history through a suite of walking tours that take you on a journey through the city centre, World Heritage...
--> Ringwood
The EastLink Trail for cyclists, runners and pedestrians winds its way through the Mullum Mullum valley, heading south to connect with the Dandenong Creek Trail before crossing Greens Road in...
--> Telegraph Saddle Car Park, Wilsons Promontory
Telegraph Saddle Car Park, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, 3960 This circuit takes in the best of everything at Victoria's most loved national park. There are two options depending on your time and...
--> Melbourne
The team at RedBull.com have tried and tested 6 of Melbourne's best hikes. Victoria's secrets: 6 of Melbourne's best hikes Victoria has more to offer than just flat whites and smashed avocado....
--> Outer Circle Railway Melbourne
The Outer Circle Railway Anniversary Trail has been a joint initiative of the City of Boroondara and Parks Victoria. Twelve signs displaying historic photographic images and associated text have...
--> Lilydale
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is an iconic 40 km recreation trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The trail follows the path of the historical railway line through the stunning Yarra...
--> Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has created a fabulous series of walks that will help you discover the city, whether you have a whole week to immerse yourself or just a few hours to explore. Printed guides...
--> Melbourne
The Sports Walk and Guide is a free self guided walk presented in PDF format by the Yarra River Business Association. A 90-120 minute self-guided walking tour of the Precinct's many famous...
--> Melbourne
The Yarra River Precinct Walk is a free podcast and walk presented by the Yarra River Business Association. You're invited to put on your walking shoes and discover the river's fascinating history...
--> Melbourne
The Yarra River Precinct Arts Walk is a free self guided walk presented in PDF format by the Yarra River Business Association. A 60-90 minute self-guided walking tour of the Precinct's array of...
--> Melbourne
The best spring walks in Melbourne. Step outside and take in a breath of fresh air among our local natural wonders. and the best news, they are free! Best Melbourne Walks Royal Botanic...
--> Bellarine Rail Trail Geelong
The Bellarine Rail Trail is a disused railway corridor has been reborn as a 32km walking/cycling path linking the outskirts of Geelong with the coast at the historic village of Queenscliff. The...
--> Latrobe Parade Dromana
Two Bays Walking Track is a 26.5km, grade 3 hike located in the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Long known as a destination with beautiful beach walks and spectacular clifftop strolls, the...
--> Hanging Rock, South Rock Rd, Woodend
The novel by Australian author Joan Lindsay and the film adaptation directed by Peter Weir imply that it was based on a true story; sorry to burst the bubble but the story is entirely...
--> Melbourne
The walk complements Melbourne's Golden Mile trail that covers, in ten precincts, the story of Melbourne from 1835 to 1901. Melbourne's Golden Mile is a self-guided heritage trail that follows...
--> Melbourne
The People's Tour website is a series of audio tours of local neighbourhoods and places in Melbourne, Australia. Unlike a typical tour designed for a mass audience, a people's tour caters to a...
--> Melbourne
The Outer Circle was built during the Melbourne land boom of the 1880s. Money was no object, and greedy capitalists saw the Colony of Victoria as a valuable investment opportunity. It was...
--> Melbourne
Melbourne's route 96 tram has been named in National Geographic's "Journeys of a Lifetime"coffee table book as one of the planet's top 10 "trolley car"rides. Journeys of a Lifetime also features...
--> Melbourne
Some of Melbourne's best day trips are found at the end of the line... All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes, and even Melbourne's much-loved trams run out of track eventually....
--> Tyler St Preston
I like this 19km ride because largely, its either downhill or on the flat using a cheat, which is a train ride from Merri Station up to Regent Station (which is all up hill) and then back down Tyler...
--> South Rock Rd, Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock is a great day out, a scenic one hour drive from Melbourne through the heart of the Macedon Ranges. It will take roughly forty minutes to walk up to the top of Hanging Rock but the ...
--> Melbourne
In the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, the ghosts of steam trains pull their carriages along rails long-vanished. But not entirely forgotten. Along the route of old suburban train lines lie...
--> www.abc.net.au Melbourne
774 ABC Melbourne invites you to put on your walking shoes, turn on your MP3 player and discover Melbourne's secrets with the ABC Melbourne Podtours: Eat, Drink Melbourne, Death, Dirt & Disease and...
--> Maribyrnong
The Maribyrnong River Trail runs for 28 kilometers from Southbank in the city all the way to Brimbank Park in the North West. The Trail follows the Maribyrnong River for the majority of its...
--> Melbourne
With so many major stadiums packed into one metropolis, there's always a game on and excitement in the air. Get an insider's look into the city's athletic obsession with a behind-the-scenes tour...
--> Melbourne
A ride exploring the pubs of Darebin and their part in the cultural and political development of Melbourne's inner North. Some you will know, but many may surprise you! If you have a spare three...
--> Heidelberg
Discover the natural beauty and cultural diversity of Melbourne's north-east region through the eyes of Australia's first significant art movement, the Heidelberg School. This outstanding 40km...
--> Melbourne
The reason Australian's love events in Melbourne is accessibility. Stay at any CBD hotel and walk to every sporting stadium, theatre, entertainment, dining and shopping precincts. Here's a couple...
--> Australia
No-one knows there way around Australia like TouOz.com.au Every single tour has been carefully designed to show you the best of Australia Every trip offers tremendous value for...
--> Melbourne
No-one knows there way around Melbourne like the Melbourne Tour Company. Every single tour has been carefully designed to show you the best of the 'world's most livable city'! Every trip...
--> Melbourne
Capital City Trail is a smooth, flat 29.6 kilometre circuit that is a fabulous way of seeing Melbourne by cycle or walk. The Capital City Trail is a shared path for bikes and pedestrians that...
--> Alphington
Darebin Creek Trail is a 27km track that runs from Main Yarra Trail (Kew) to Bundoora. Darebin Trail is now complete... Darebin Creek Trail is connected to Melbourne's eastern cycling network,...
--> Fairfield Park Road Fairfield
This is a Grade 1 Cycling covering 7.7.km, a short ride which links the Yarra's two famous boathouses and Dights Falls. It is intended as an enjoyable afternoon ride for families with budding...
--> Melbourne
The City of Yarra contains an abundance of natural treasures waiting to be discovered. Alphington Park Alphington Park consists of a gently sloping river terrace, dropping off steeply to a low...
--> Melbourne
Explore Melbourne's charming laneways and opulent arcades on a small-group walking tour. Uncovered tucked-away gems like specialty boutiques and local fashion designers, and savor Melbourne's...
--> Victoria Parade Melbourne
Day trip starting at the intersection of Victoria Parade / Victoria Street and Latrobe Street on the Carlton Gardens side (at Stop #9) Look back at the very relaxing Carlton Gardens, home to the...
--> Melbourne
The Melbourne Bushwalkers (est. 1941) is one of Australia's largest and longest established bushwalking clubs, with more than 400 members and over 60 years of walking history . We offer a full...
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