As much as we love Melbourne, sometimes we just need to escape the big city. Luckily, the city is perfectly positioned for excellent escapes and weekend breaks. We've rounded up a bunch of weekend trips that are all a convenient drive or short flight from home. Are you after a wine weekend or a hiking holiday? There's always a beach-adjacent sojourn down the coast or a tour of some of the state's best national parks. Truly, Victoria is your oyster and the perfect getaway is a pearl ready for the taking.
Here’s our pick of weekend breaks and getaways within easy reach of Melbourne.