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]]>Here’s a list of some of the places Cheap Az Travel recommend seeing along the way if you hire a campervan….
Travelling from Melbourne to Sydney in a campervan is best if you are wanting to travel at your own pace. Lots of people fly up or get the bus overnight but there are so many reasons to grab a campervan or motorhome. And Wombat Spotting is one of them.
Victoria
Mornington Peninsula
Your first stop should be the Mornington Peninsula. Many activities to do when you are visiting Mornington Peninsula such as trying their wonderful food, sipping wine at the wineries, diving, fishing surfing at the surf beaches, hiking trails, hot sprints and an enchanted maze with towering trees.
Some caravan parks and campsites available are Kangerong Holiday park and Foreshore Camping.
Phillip Island
On your trip from Melbourne to Sydney Phillip island is a must go to on your road trip. Watch the penguins waddle in from the sea, Phillip island wildlife park, or visit A Maze ’N Things where there is illusions, puzzles, mazes, and mini golf courses.
some caravan parks and campsites available areBig4 Phillip Island Caravan Park, a Maze ‘N Things holiday cabin park.
Wilsons Promontory
After your stop at Phillip island a must stop is Wilsons promontory. There is many hiking tracks and lots of different wildlife to see. Make sure keep you eyes peeled for the elusive Wombat, they can be seen rambling through the bushes and even on the side of the roads.
There have lots of accommodation options for whether you want to camp under the night sky or if you want somewhere to shower and use a bathroom.
Some caravan parks and campsites at Wilsons prom are Yanakie caravan park and Franklin river reserve campground.
Lakes Entrance
Your last stop on your road trip through Victoria before you reach Sydney is lakes entrance. Located on the edge of the 90 mile beach this cute seaside town has some awesome activities such as hiring a paddle boat, visiting the Buhan caves, taking a winery cruise or having a picnic down at the beach. And if you’ve ever wanted to go camel riding then it is an awesome activity to do while stopped at lakes entrance.
Some caravan parks and campsites at lakes entrance are Lakes Entrance Recreation and camping reserve and north arm tourist park.
New South Wales
Merimbula
Merimbula is a beautiful place with stunning beaches and seafood feasts where they locally grow oysters, mussels and crayfish. While visiting you can go boating, fishing, snorkelling and not to mention the boardwalks which is a must do while visiting.
Caravan parks and campsites you can stop at are Hobart Beach Campground and Gillard’s Campground
Batemans Bay
Next stop on your road trip you have Batemans bay. The further you travel up north the better the beaches get. Batemans bay is a great place for exploring the natural beauty’s on the NSW South Coast.
Caravan and campsites you might want to stop at is the Canberra south motor park and Woods Reserve.
Canberra
While on your road trip if you are wanting to see the capital of Australia then head up west to Canberra. While visiting Canberra you can see sites such as parliament house, the Australian war memorial and explore some of the beautiful galleries. Canberra holds a wide range of cultural and historical sites that are an important part of Australia.
Caravan parks and camp sites, you can stay at while stopping in Canberra is the Canberra south motor park and woods reserve.
Jervis bay
Heading back on to the coast your next stop is Jervis bay. Here visiting Hyams beach is a must it has been voted the whitest sand beach in the world and has beautiful turquoise blue waters. Plenty of stunning beaches and lots to do while here we recommend spending more than just one night here. Some activities we recommend while visiting Jervis Bay is scuba diving, whale and dolphin watching, having a few drinks at the wineries, and trying out some of the local cafes.
Caravan parks and camp sites to stay at is the Warri camping reserve and yass soldiers club.
Detour before Sydney: Blue Mountains
You’ve almost made it to Sydney but just before you get there take a little break and see the gorgeous beaches and scenic ocean views and head to the Blue Mountains. Get those Instagram shots in the beautiful rainforests and dazzling views of the deep cliffs. Go along the scenic skyline for an ariel view of the Three sisters which has got to be the most spectacular landmark in the Blue Mountains’. If you are the adventurer type of person you can abseil down the waterfalls.
Caravan parks and campsites that you can stop at is Yalwal campground, Bummaroo Ford campground and the Army camps.
Sydney
You’ve finally made it to Sydney but the fun doesn’t stop now. You defiantly won’t run out of things to do while visiting, be sure to check out some of Sydney’s famous attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, The Harbour Bridge and The Sea Life Aquarium Sydney.
There is plenty of campsites to stay at for free or cheap along your journey from Melbourne to Sydney. We recommend travelling in a campervan because there is so many beautiful locations to explore on your way, and that you wouldn’t experience it all if you just flew there.
For hotels check out Australian Owned: hotels.com.au
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How much does a boat trip cost?
Depending on your time and money there are plenty of options to choose. If you are on a tight schedule or shoestring budget you can do a one day tour from $120. 2 Day 1 Night $300 and 2 Days 2 Night $400 – $500.
Depending on what style of adventure you want to have from relaxing getaways to more of a social boat.
Whats included on the boats?
On all boat trips your snorkeling equipment is included. If you want to be a bit more adventures you can do an intro or a certified dive. Most times they cost around an extra $50 per dive.
An intro dive is welcoming to scuba diving. If you have never tried it before it’s the perfect and easiest way to get a taste for it. And you will be led by your expert boat crews all the way. And it’s a fantastic way of getting up close with all the great wonders the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. With many of the boats, you also have some extra activities for your adventure. From sea kayaks, water slides, diving boards hot tubs even sea scooters.
Is food included on the trips ?
Most food is included on all the boats. On a One day tour, you will receive morning & afternoon tea and lunch. With overnight tours, most of your meals are all included. But some may vary so you can check that with any of the boat menu lists. With accommodation, boats range from open hull dorm beds shared double beds or private rooms. You can even camp in a swag under the stars on some trips.
Are there different type of boats?
There is a full range of boats to choose from. Such as Catamarans, tall sailing ships, Clipper boats, speedy rafting boats, and maxi Boats. So depending on what style and adventure you want there is a lot to choose from. We can help narrow that search down for you.
Can I do a Reef Flights ?
If your looking for that extra scenery photo. Try any of the helicopter or plane options over the islands and reef. Heart Reef is an extremely popular trip and yes it’s in the shape of a heart. And you can also land at Whitehaven Beach trips range from $150 up to $600.
Airlie Beach the heart of the reef
Airlie Beach Is a fun little town located 620 km south of Cairns. With lots of great local pubs, and of course fresh seafood restaurants. So if you going to have a couple of spare days before your boat trip out. You will have plenty of things to do. Or you can just relax and chill by the pool or the lagoon in the main town. Skydiving in Airlie is one of the most popular drop zones. With people traveling to Airlie Beach and along the East Coast with amazing views of the reef and the islands. Just a few minute’s drive from Airlie Beach you have the hinterland of Conway National Park. Where you can do walking trails and scenic lookouts over the islands.
When should I plan my trip to the whitsundays and when should i book my tour ?
Christmas is an extremely busy time for the Whitsundays. So we do recommend booking your boat trip a few weeks or even a month or two in advance. Don’t forget whale season is an awesome time between May & September that’s Queensland winter months but still, great weather. Imagine being on your boat and getting the chance to see whales migrating along the coast. January to the end of March is the wet season. So it can have heavy rain and be cyclonic. But sometimes the seasons are not rainy at all so it does depend on each year. So we suggest anywhere from May to December on your adventure. But you can always keep up to date with us and we can keep you in the know.
We hope to see you real soon in the Whitsundays for your adventure of a lifetime.
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]]>DAY 1 Depart cairns head 70 km north along the coastal road to Port Douglas driving time is around 1hr 15 min. great spot to have a night or two take a walk along 4 Mile Beach. A great departure spot to get out to Agincourt reef, and if you happen to be there on Sunday Port Douglas Market is on from 8 am to 1.30 pm.
DAY 2 Time to get up and head north again this time we are headed to Mossman Gorge 21 km north of Port Douglas great place to take a refreshing swim in the tropical waters or take an easy 10 min walk along the elevated boardwalk. In the afternoon we head into Cape Tribulation 67 km North of Mossman. driving time around 1 hour 30 min.
DAY 3 & 4 We are in the heart of Cape Tribulation the only place where two World Heritage-listed National Park meets the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef. Numerous activities to do here, if snorkeling is for you we suggest a half-day trip out with Ocean Safari swimming with the turtles in small groups. Or if Horse riding is for you how about riding along tranquil beaches with Cape Trib Horse Rides. Or even take a boardwalk in the Rainforest. We recommend a 2 day stay here.
DAY 5 Its time to get up early and head off to mission beach located 329 km south so our driving time is around 7 hours 15 mins. It will be great to try and arrive around 3 or 4 pm after a long drive so you can settle in for the night. As we have some adrenalin adventures tomorrow with rafting or skydiving or both
DAY 6 Its time to get your adrenalin pumping with some action with white water rafting on the Tully River or Skydiving and land on the beach with Skydive Australia. You will not be able to do both in 1 day so you can always extend an extra day. But we have some other great spots coming up for skydiving on the way down south.
DAY 7 & 8 Now that we have got our blood pumping with some action-adventure in Mission Beach, lets head south 235 km 3-hour drive to Magnetic Island and relax for a couple of days just located off Townsville. You can leave your camper in Townsville or you can take it with you to Magnetic Island. Once on Magnetic island a great couple of hostels to stay are Bungalow Bay YHA and Base Backpackers resort wIth Bungalow Bay you have the koala sanctuary and you get to hold the koalas. Some activities you can do on Magnetic Island are seeing the world war 2 ruins, take the fort walk to spot koalas, check out the sunset at horseshoe bay, relax on the beaches and snorkel or if diving is your thing the Yongala shipwreck is a must-do on the East Coast. And you can even hire your own topless mini moke car. Our stay here will be 2 nights
DAY 9 10 11 & 12 Time to head south again 276 km to Airlie beach the gateway to the 74 islands of the Whitsundays. We are looking at a drive time around 3 hr 30 min. Its time for sailing there are plenty of choices here 1-day tours and overnight tours and an amazing place for a skydive with spectacular views of the islands We will have a 4-night stay here to match 2 days 2-night sailing adventure.
DAY 13 & 14 Heading south again we are on our way to Agnes Waters ( 1770) 707 km south of Airlie beach so around 8 hours 30 min drive so you want to leave early. This will break our trip up a little until we get to Fraser Island. Things you can do here visit the Great Barrier Reef, Scooter Roo Motorbike tour, bushwalking, kayak in the sunset, or just relax on the beach. we have advised a 2-night stay here.
DAY 15 16 17 & 18 On these days we have put 2 options here you can head south to Hervey Bay 245 km around 3 hours 30 min from Airlie Beach. at Hevey Bay, you can do Fraser Island tours and also Whale watching. We have added Rainbow Beach on this itinerary 4 hr 15 min south of Agnes Waters from here you can do 1-day tours and overnight tours to Fraser island we recommend Pippes and Drop Bear adventures. These tours are tag-along tours this is when you go with other travelers in your own 4wd. You will be led out by an experienced team member from the companies and follow the team leader this will include camping and all food we have suggested a 3-day 2-night tour on this itinerary.
DAY 19 20 & 21 Now heading south 100 km just over 1-hour drive we are on our way to Noosa, here we can canoe the Noosa everglades 1 of only 2 everglades systems in the world. Try a surf lesson, visit Noosa National Park amazing beaches to relax on. And if you missed that skydive here is another great spot to jump out of a plane.
DAY 22 & 23 On our way to Brisbane the capital of Queensland for a 2-night stopover only 2-hour drive today 142 km. So on the way, you can visit Australia Zoo the home of Steve Irwin
spend a few hours there then onto Brisbane also you can do awesome day trips or overnight tours to Moreton Island.
DAY 24 & 25 Next stop the Gold Coast Surfers Paradise just 80 km 1-hour drive south from Brisbane. Here we have theme parks, nightlife, whale watching, visit national parks in the area or hire your own sailboat.
DAY 26 27 & 28 Now we are off to the mecca for backpackers Byron Bay 100 km south of Surfers Paradise an easy 1-hour drive, So much to do here kayaking with dolphins a day trip to the hippy town of Nimbin, living the surfer lifestyle, whale watching swimming with turtles and so much more
DAY 29 & 30 we are on the home stretch now we have 2 days to get to Sydney 763 km south of Byron bay So around 9-hour drive. so stops along the way Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie. Obviously, on your schedule, you can change this to suit you trip.
If you decide to have a night or 2 in a hostel to break up the campervan along the way or if you are traveling in a car here are some places we recommend for you to stay on your trip. Cairns Summerhouse Backpackers, Port Douglas Dougies Backpackers, Cape Tribulation Safari Lodge, Mission Beach Jackaroo Treehouse, Magnetic Island YHA & Base Backpackers, Airlie Beach Magnums Nomads & Backpackers by the bay, Agnes waters Southern Cross Backpackers, Rainbow Beach Pippies Beach house, Noosa Nomads & Noosa Flashpackers, Brisbane Bunk & Summerhouse Backpackers, Surfers Paradise Bunk, Byron Bay Backpackers Inn.
If you would like further help or want to adjust this itinerary to your schedule please email us at bookings@cheapaztravel.com and we are more than happy to help you with a calendar to get you started. Happy travels & stay safe Marnie & Stu
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EAMON AND BEC TRAVELED THE EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA AND MADE A LIST OF THEIR TOP 10 BACKPACKING MUST DOS. SUCH A GREAT COUPLE WHO HAVE LOTS OF FUN.
Cheap Az Travel offer many East Coast Packages and tailor make them for each person. There are so many ways to travel like bus passes, campervans, cars.
As well as all the different types of trips = adventure, party, chilled, romantic. Some people like to do bus pass part way and campervan the other
part. That way you get to have the Campervan Experience but dont pay for the campervan
when its sat still while Fraser Island and the Whitsundays are being had.
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THEM ON YOUTUBE.
A
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]]>Please read on for information regarding Eligibility and Options for having a Medicare Card whilst in Australia. Each country has their own agreement with
Australia so make sure you know what your options are. In saying that i would still recommend getting travel insurance for when you are in Australia
to cover yourself in an emergency. Hit us up on live chat or insta cheapaz.travel or facebook for any extra info.
The agreement conditions tell you:
- what medical care you can get under Medicare while you visit Australia, and
- the documents you need to show us to prove that you are eligible under the RHCA
Read the agreement conditions for the RHCA country you were living in before coming to Australia, from the list below.
We have agreements with:
- Belgium
- Finland
- Italy – you don’t need to have been living in Italy, but you must be an Italian citizen and meet the other agreement conditions
- Malta
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Ireland
- Slovenia
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
What’s covered
The agreements cover medically necessary care. It must be:
- care for illness or injury that can’t wait till you get home
- care that Medicare covers
Who they cover
You must be meet the agreement conditions to be covered.
Who they don’t cover
You have a 405 or 410 visa
You’re not covered if you’re here on a:
- 405 investor retirement visa
- 410 retirement visa that you applied for after 1 December 1998
Read about health care for 405 and 410 visa holders.
You’re a student from one of these countries
You’re not covered if you’re a student from:
- Finland
- Malta
- Norway
- the Republic of Ireland
Most people need overseas student health cover to come to Australia on a student visa.
How long your cover lasts
It starts the day you arrive in Australia.
When it ends depends on the country you’re visiting from. You can only use it while you have a valid visa.
It ends on the day your visa expires if you’re from:
- Finland
- Norway
- the Republic of Ireland
- Sweden
- the UK
It ends on the day your European Health Insurance Card expires, or the day your visa expires if earlier, if you’re from:
- Belgium
- the Netherlands
- Slovenia
If you’re from Italy or Malta, it ends:
- after 6 months
- the day your European Health Insurance Card expires, or
- the day your visa expires, if earlier
What’s covered
If you’re from New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland
It covers:
- medically necessary care as a public patient in a public hospital
- prescription medicines at a lower price – this is the general rate for drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) list
If you’re from any of the other agreement countries
It covers:
- medically necessary care out of hospital
- medically necessary care as a public patient in a public hospital
- prescription medicines at a lower price – this is the general rate for drugs in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
This is for visitors from:
- Belgium
- Finland
- Italy
- Malta
- the Netherlands
- Norway
- Slovenia
- Sweden
- the UK
What it doesn’t cover
It doesn’t cover:
- medicines that aren’t in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
- care planned before you got to Australia
- care for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
- private hospital care
- public hospital care as a private patient
- ambulance travel
- dental care unless it’s in the Chronic Disease Management scheme
- care from a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, eye therapist, chiropractor, podiatrist or psychologist unless it’s in the Chronic
Disease Management scheme - acupuncture unless it’s from a doctor
- glasses and contact lenses
- hearing aids and other devices
- prostheses
- costs someone else is responsible for – for example an insurer, employer or government agency
- care that isn’t clinically essential
- cosmetic surgery
- checks for life insurance or superannuation or to join a friendly society
- home nursing
You can get private travel health insurance to cover many of these.
Enrol in Medicare
To enrol you need to visit a service centre with a completed Medicare enrolment form and documents you need to show. For documents you need to show, refer
to information under your country. Contact us for link.
For treatment you had beforehand you can claim for an assessment of benefit after enrolling. Your benefit starts the day you arrived in Australia.
When you get care from a doctor
You can see a doctor in a private practice or a community health centre. It is up to the doctor how they charge you for the service.
They can charge you by:
- giving you a bill to pay – most doctors in private practice do this
- sending the bill straight to Medicare – we call this bulk billing (you must be enrolled in Medicare)
If the service is covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), you can get some of the cost back from Medicare as long as you have enrolled for
Medicare.
See if your service is on the MBS list on the Department of Health MBS Onlinewebsite.
If the doctor bills you
You can:
- pay the bill on the day you see the doctor, or
- take the unpaid bill to Medicare
It is up to the doctor if you have to pay them at the time of the service.
If you are required to pay on the day
You can:
- claim your benefit online using your Medicare online account
- ask the staff at the doctor to claim for you on the spot
- fill in a Medicare claim form and post it to us with the doctor’s bill and receipt
- claim in person at a service centre
- claim over the phone by calling the Medicare general enquiries line
We can only pay the money into an Australian bank account. You’ll need to give us your bank details.
If you aren’t required to pay on the day
You can:
- fill in a Medicare claim form and take it and the doctor’s bill to a service centre, or
- post the bill to us – we’ll send you a cheque to take to the doctor
You will also need to pay any difference owing to the doctor.
If the doctor bills Medicare – Bulk Billing
Show your reciprocal health care card and sign a Medicare form after you see the doctor. You won’t need to pay.
When you get care from a hospital
Go to a public hospital. Show your passport or reciprocal health care card to the staff. Tell them you want care as a public patient.
As a public patient in a public hospital you won’t have to pay for your stay or treatment there.
You’ll need to pay the full fees if you choose care:
- as a private patient in a public hospital
- in a private hospital
You can’t claim these fees back from Medicare.
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]]>of town.
Its defo great for Kids and you can spend a good 2 -3 hours looking at all the wildlife..
It is chilled out and relaxed and you can take it at your own pace. There is something for everyone to enjoy and get into.
There are many different displays and presentations of aquatic life, including a massive saltwater croc, numerous sea animals and of course, the
gorgeous penguins.
We also enjoyed a Ice Age 4D short film. Easy to navigate. Helpful and kid friendly staff.
You only need half a day here to explore here then you can head out to get a bite to eat or a couple of drinks in Melbournes awesome laneyways.
ADULTS @ KIDS PRICES
PURCHASE AS MANY TICKETS AS YOU LIKE.
GREAT TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Home to over 10,000 animals, including one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles in the state-of-the-art Croc Lair exhibit.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium takes you on an interactive adventure from the depths of the ocean to the icy waters of Antarctica.
Open daily: 9.30am – 6.00pm (Last entry 5.00pm)
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]]>One day tour to Wilsons Promontory National Park
You like hiking, discovering the nature and want to spot wild animals? The one-day Wilsons Promontory National Park is the right tour for you.
Our trip started at 7 am, pretty early in the morning but you have to drive a while to get there. We had a stop in Wonthaggi, a pretty
little town. When you haven’t prepared your lunch, you can buy it there.
After that we went to the park. The landscape is incredibly beautiful there. Hills, rocks and the ocean surrounded you. Our first stop with the bus
was near the entrance where you can see some of the wild animals. Right next to our parking spot were some Emus. They weren’t shy, we were only
30 meters away from them and took pictures. Then we wanted to spot some wallabies, kangaroos and wombats, but sadly they were all hiding because
of the heat. With a lot luck we could spotted a wallaby.
After that we drove into the park and stopped near to Mount Bishop. We went hiking up to the top. The way isn’t that long but it’s
hard because of the gradient. We made a few stops on our way up to enjoy the view over the park. Between the trees you could see the Norman Beach
and the squeaky beach, where we wanted to go afterwards. After a while the path became smaller and you had to be aware not to trip over roots or
little stones. The sun was getting hotter because it was around midday when we arrived the top.
We had a little rest and ate our lunch on a big rock. It was so quiet up there, you could hear the birds and cicadas. Around the corner was also a
little lookout where you could see the ocean and the beaches. We all climbed a little rock and took photos with a part of the park and the beach
behind us.
Then we made our way back and stopped at Squeaky Beach which is just a few minutes a few. There we had some time to dip our feet in
the water and take a walk along the beach. When I walk on the sand, I knew exactly why it’s called “Squeaky Beach”. I never heard these noises
when I was walking on a beach before, even the texture is different. It was nice to cool down after the long walk up to the top, also because it
was a warm day.
Our tour guide gave us the option to got to the night market in Melbourne, it is a great idea, but we were all so tired that we just wanted to go home
and fall asleep.
Altogether the trip is really worth it, especially if you don’t want to sit in the bus all day instead of discovering the nature and find hidden places.
Your tour guide will tell you things about the animals you don’t know yet. It is interesting to practise your knowledge and sometimes you will
be surprise.
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Ballarat
Is Known as Victoria’s inland city, Ballarat is mostly known for its gold. It is still a big industry drawing tourists and gold seekers to this unique destination. You can choose from the Eureka Stockade Centre, Gold Museum or the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery. Sovereign Hill is a must see with its recreating of history during the ‘Eureka Stockade’.
Geelong
Geelong is often known as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, with amazing scenery in all directions. There are fantastic attractions close to the city. The Geelong Gaol is worth a visit, as well as the Ford Discovery Centre and the National Wool Museum which is great for the family. A very popular recreational spot is the Barwon River and Buckley Falls which are perfect for a bushwalk and picnic. Drive a bit further south to Ocean Grove for a swim and amazing scenery. Geelong truly has something for everyone.
Mildura
Mildura is Victoria’s most productive fruit-growing area, with the mighty Murray River a drawcard for its many tourists. There is so much to see here, with Orange World, Gol Gol Fisheries and the Golden River Zoo some of the attractions. There are plenty of camping spots to choose from especially at the Mungal National Park, famous for its red sand dunes. Board a paddle steamer for a day to see the Murray River at its best. The PS Melbourne and the Rothbury both offer daily trips. Fantastic for a the whole family, Mildura is wonderful tourist spot. Also a very busy area for backpackers fruit picking to gain a 2nd year visa.
Snowy River National Park
Known for wild horses and magical sunrises, this is Victoria’s High Country at its best, with some of Australia’s best ski fields close by, and popular for all types of outdoor sports such as abseiling, horse riding, canoeing, bike riding and hiking. There is incredible scenery here, with incredible gorges and river systems and plenty of fantastic camping spots for campervan hire. The best way to get there is via Buchan (from Jindabyne) along the BarryWay which will lead you to some amazing cave systems. The Buchan Cavesare definitely worth a visit.
Macedon Ranges
Close to an hour out of Melbourne, this is a great spot to visit to escape the heat and enjoy the local wines and fruits of the region. With the Great Dividing Range and central highlands as a backdrop, visit attractions such as the Hanging Rock, and the Macedon National Park which has plenty of beautiful camping sights to choose from. The Cope Williams Winery, Mount Macedone Winery and Cobaw Ridge offer excellent local wine tasting and stunning scenery in every direction. Mount Macedon also has incredible gardens open to the public.
Lakes Entrance
If you love water sports, you will love this region. Located close to Ninety Mile Beach, Lakes Entrance offers panoramic ocean views in every direction. It is a popular holiday spot situated where the Gippsland Lakesmeet the ocean. Lake Tyers is fantastic for a picnic, and perfect for a drive through its forest park. The most popular activities are fishing and boating, with so many waterways to choose from, and it is a perfect destination to relax and enjoy the surrounding coastal beauty.
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory can be found at the Victoria’s southern tip along the South Gippsland Highway. With incredible scenery, wildlife and rock formations, it is a stunning place to visit, and there are plenty of walking trails and beaches accessible mostly by foot. Camping facilities can be found at Tidal River which is the closest town to the Promontory. It is a remote location, but the natural beauty is worthwhile for those who love the wilderness of Australia.
Bendigo
Close to the centre of Victoria and known for its gold mines, Bendigo is a thriving urban city that is fascinating to visit. There are a multitude of options for the traveller. Visit the pottery museum, take a tram tour or visit the central Deborah mine for an underground experience you won’t forget. The Whipstick Forest outside of the city is perfect for a picnic and stroll, but if you are opting for a day trip, you have the choice of Elmore, Castlemaine, Maldon and Heathcote all equally as impressive.
Grampians National Park
The third largest national park in western Victoria, the Grampians offer incredible bushwalking, camping and scenery. Halls Gap is a central tourist destination in this fantastic region, and is a great base for your adventures. If you are travelling from the south, Dunkeld is the ideal entry point and a picturesque place to stay for a while. There is also an Aboriginal Information Centre there. Make sure if you are looking for somewhere to stay you go and see Tim at Tims Place – a legend and all round nice guy.
Mansfield
Mansfield is on this list for its country appeal, proximity to popular attractions and stunning beauty. Especially well known to horse lovers and favourite ‘Man from Snowy River’, this is the high country with a long history. It is also popular for bike riding, fishing and snow skiing at nearly Mount Buller and Mount Stirling. Situated a few hours north from Melbourne, there are plenty of adventure activities available, and the drives in all directions are spectacular.
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