Alfred Nicholas Gardens is a great spot for a peaceful day trip
Anyone who has ever spent more than five minutes in Melbourne knows this place is well-endowed with options for day trips. It's been voted the world's most liveable city for good reason. But what exactly is the best day trip in Melbourne? Where do you go when you find 'liveable' a little lacking?
Here at Weekend Notes, we have a wealth of information collated by our array of day trip connoisseurs. These committed folk spend endless hours hunting down first-rate days out. It's a relentless job, but, as they say, someone has to do it.
Some of our specialists focus on the day trip that features wide open space - there are suggestions of picnic spots
here and
here and beaches
here.
There's information on Victoria's national parks
here and
here. For the day-tripper with energy, there's also a list of Melbourne walks provided
here.
Gardens can be a great spot for a day trip too. See some suggestions
here and
here.
Sometimes you need to see some flowers
Other day trip aficionados here have spent long hours tracking down pleasant wineries. You can see their suggestions
here and
here. You could even consider a winery tour on horseback – see
here.
Yet others have the taxing task of sampling fresh berries at pick-your-own-fruit establishments. You can see the results of their extensive labours
here and
here.
And still the list goes on. There are reviews of
caves,
spas,
children's farms,
lavender farms, and oodles of
historic houses.
So now it's over to you. When you're eager to escape the city, where, in your esteemed opinion, is the best place for a day trip?
We'd love to hear your comments.
