by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Feb 16, 2026 | Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities, Victoria |
I first saw the Grampians on a road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. They appeared in the distance before getting bigger and bigger then smaller and smaller as we drove along the A8. And I wondered why these intriguing mountains were such a draw card. So I decided to...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 | Victoria |
Warrnambool is located at the end (or beginning) of the Great Ocean Road, Victoria. But it is also located on one of Australia’s wildest coastlines, the Shipwreck Coast which is found along the Great Ocean Road. It runs from the section of the coastline from Cape...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria |
If you are seeking a nice little road trip that highlights the Victorian countryside then you are in luck. Linking two major cities, Melbourne and Bendigo is the Calder Highway. If you drive direct it will take a mere 1 hour 45 minutes on the road, however, I suggest...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria |
The Great Southern Touring Route is a number of road trips all rolled into one big touring route. Starting and ending in Melbourne this Australian road trip takes you to some of Victoria’s most famous spots. Along the Great Ocean Road, through the Grampians and...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated May 26, 2025 | Melbourne, Victoria |
Sitting quietly at the south-western end of Port Phillip Bay and opposite the Mornington Peninsula sits the Bellarine Peninsula. Like the Mornington Peninsula, the Bellarine Peninsula is known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous ocean views, historic towns,...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated May 23, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria |
If you are looking to escape Melbourne for a day trip or a weekend getaway consider Geelong. Why? Well, Geelong is only 75km from Melbourne’s CBD taking an hour or so to get there. Plus, it is Victoria’s second largest city, but without the crowds of Melbourne. There...