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8 of the best DAY TRIPS from Melbourne
STORY: ESCAPE TEAM
From the ranges to the Great Ocean Road, if you need an easy getaway, the state of Victoria has you covered. Here are some of the best day trips from Melbourne. 
Visitors head to the area to swim with seals and dolphins, gulp their way around the wineries, munch on local fare and explore the various bush walking trails.  
Mornington Peninsula
Within arm’s reach of Lake Mountain Alpine resort, the Yarra Valley is the perfect day trip with museums, walking trails and steam train tours to enjoy.
Yarra Valley
To make a weekend of it, try glamping among the vines at Balgownie Estate, hop on a tram, shoot down Australia’s deepest gold mine, picnic in Rosalind Park, or have a go at pottery. 
Bendigo
The historic gold rush town has canola fields, wineries and restaurants aplenty. Take a gander at the galleries dotted around the town too. 
Ballarat
Rutherglen is an ex-gold rush town that’s steeped in history and wine. Enjoy a crisp riesling and local produce. 
Rutherglen
Enjoy staying in an eco-lodge, meeting many native hopping animals and encountering the majestic 12 Apostles.
Great Ocean Road
Unspoilt Metung in the Gippsland Lakes, tucked away on the southeast coast, is a great seaside and winery escape.
Metung
Wilsons Promontory National Park is the place to enjoy bush walks, camping, fishing and surfing. 
Wilsons Promontory
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