Melbourne’s exciting mix of style, sport, culture and dining means you’ll never want to leave.

With Melbourne's combination of world-class dining, art galleries, homegrown fashion and a packed sports calendar, it's no surprise Victoria's capital is regarded as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Follow this guide to discover its hidden charms.

Drive from Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory

Melbourne’s exciting mix of style, sport, culture and dining means you’ll never want to leave.

With Melbourne's combination of world-class dining, art galleries, homegrown fashion and a packed sports calendar, it's no surprise Victoria's capital is regarded as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Follow this guide to discover its hidden charms.

Drive from Wilsons Promontory to Phillip Island

Pristine white beaches and hi-octane motor sports, endless family fun and iconic wildlife, you'll find it all on a seaside holiday at Phillip Island, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. See little penguins and sleepy koalas in their natural habitat, teach the kids to swim on a quiet bay beach, and soak up all the action at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Discover sheltered bay beaches and wild surf beaches, blowholes, caves and unusual rock formations along Phillip Island's coastline. Designated a National Surfing Reserve in recognition of its surfing heritage and pristine environment, the island's diverse coastline boasts some of the best surf breaks in the state.

Phillip Island is a veritable wonderland of Australian native wildlife. Witness Phillip Island's little penguins on parade, watch seals fishing from the rocks, and spy koalas dozing up in the treetops.

Drive from Phillip Island to Mornington Peninsula

Breathe in the fresh sea air, sample innovative local cuisine, and soak up the relaxed alfresco lifestyle of the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour from Melbourne. Explore the galleries, spas and cafes in breezy seaside villages, cool off with a day on the beach, or escape to the hinterland for gourmet delights at boutique wineries.

Be rewarded for a healthy appetite in the Mornington Peninsula as you wind your way along rugged coastlines, past bay beaches and rolling hills. Stop into olive groves and renowned vineyards, break for lunch in hidden eateries and lively local markets, and load up the boot with local organic produce from roadside stalls.

Drive from Mornington Peninsula to St Kilda

Keep an eye out for little penguins at the St Kilda Breakwater, visit the Sunday St Kilda Esplanade Arts and Craft Market, and get a thrill on a ride at the iconic Luna Park. Re-live the neighbourhood's genteel resort days, when you take a dip in the heated seawater spas and pools at the historic St Kilda Sea Baths.

Join locals who walk, cycle and skate under the palms on the foreshore or sail, windsurf, kitesurf or kiteboard on the bay.

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