Roadtrips
Must Visit Places on a Victoria Roadtrip
From winding coastal drives and snow-capped mountains to vineyard valleys and laneway cafés, Victoria packs a lot into a small state. Whether you’re relocating a campervan from Melbourne or looping back from another adventure, here are the must-visit spots to add to your Victorian road trip.
🌆 Melbourne
Australia’s culture capital and a natural starting point.
Must do: Coffee in a hidden laneway café, street art in Hosier Lane, explore Queen Vic Market, catch a gig or AFL game, day trip to St Kilda to see penguins (yes really!)
🐚 Great Ocean Road
Start from Torquay (~1.5 hrs from Melbourne)
One of the world’s most scenic coastal drives.
Must do: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, surf in Bells Beach, koalas at Kennett River, seaside towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay.
🍷 Yarra Valley
Distance from Melbourne: ~60 km / 1 hr
Known for cool-climate wines and rolling vineyards.
Must do: Wine tastings, hot air ballooning, Healesville Sanctuary, local cheesemakers and chocolateries.
🏔️ Grampians National Park
Distance from Melbourne: ~260 km / 3 hrs
Incredible hiking, Indigenous rock art, and epic views.
Must do: Hike to The Pinnacle, MacKenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, visit Halls Gap for kangaroo spotting.
🐧 Phillip Island
Distance from Melbourne: ~140 km / 2 hrs
Perfect for wildlife lovers and coastal vibes.
Must do: Penguin Parade at dusk, koala conservation centre, Nobbies Boardwalk, surf at Cape Woolamai.
🏞️ Wilsons Promontory (The Prom)
Distance from Melbourne: ~220 km / 3 hrs
A coastal national park with white beaches and rugged mountains.
Must do: Hike Mt Oberon, swim at Squeaky Beach, wildlife spotting (wombats, wallabies), overnight hikes or glamping.
🏔️ Alpine Region / Bright
Distance from Melbourne: ~320 km / 4 hrs
Incredible year-round, from autumn leaves to winter skiing.
Must do: Explore Bright in autumn, hike Mount Buffalo, ski Mt Hotham or Falls Creek, scenic drives through mountain towns.
🌸 Daylesford & Hepburn Springs
Distance from Melbourne: ~115 km / 1.5 hrs
Victoria’s spa capital with a creative, slow-living vibe.
Must do: Natural mineral springs, spa treatments, Sunday market, Lake Daylesford, Wombat Hill Gardens.
🏖️ Mornington Peninsula
Distance from Melbourne: ~90 km / 1.5 hrs
Beach meets vineyard with a touch of luxury.
Must do: Peninsula Hot Springs, wineries, Sorrento back beach, Cape Schanck lighthouse walk, dolphin swim tours.
🚂 Ballarat & Sovereign Hill
Distance from Melbourne: ~115 km / 1.5 hrs
A gold rush town with history and heritage charm.
Must do: Sovereign Hill open-air museum, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Lake Wendouree, art gallery.
🐨 The Otways
Lush rainforest just inland from the Great Ocean Road.
Must do: Otway Fly treetop walk, Hopetoun Falls, Redwood Forest, glow worm night walks.
🚐 See It All for Just $1 a Day with Imoova
Victoria is small in size but huge in experiences—and the best way to explore it all is by road. With Imoova’s campervan relocations starting at just $1/day, you can take in coastlines, mountains, vineyards and wildlife without the price tag. Whether you're chasing penguins, pinot noir or perfect sunrises, the journey is just as breathtaking as the destination.
