The quickest way to drive from Melbourne to Canberra is to shoot up the highway. The journey is 663 kilometres long and takes around seven hours. But, if you’ve time up your sleeve, it’s much more interesting to take a few detours. Here’s your guide to making the most of the Melbourne to Canberra drive. Melbourne to Bendigo Your first stop should be Bendigo, which … [Read more...] about How To Road Trip from Melbourne to Canberra
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Melbourne to Adelaide Drive: Your road trip guide
A Melbourne to Adelaide road trip provides unforgettable scenery, idyllic vineyards and a huge variety of opportunities for adventure. One stretch of the journey that is particularly great – especially if you’re an adventurous type – is on the stretch from Warrnambool to Adelaide, stopping off at Mount Gambier. Our itinerary will follow the route from Melbourne to Adelaide, … [Read more...] about Melbourne to Adelaide Drive: Your road trip guide
10 of the Best Road Trips in Australia
Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Some incredible natural wonders and local lifestyles lie outside the cities, with each of the best road trips in Australia offering a one-of-a-kind experience. Drive by crystal blue waters one day and red earth mountain ranges the next. Every road trip in Australia is unique, from the dramatic cliff sides … [Read more...] about 10 of the Best Road Trips in Australia
Melbourne to Sydney Road Trip Itinerary
Melbourne To Sydney Road Trip Whether you’re looking for an alternative to flying or are just looking to embrace some of the best views and vibes Australia has to offer, you won’t do better than the Melbourne to Sydney road trip! Picture this: starting your morning with a scenic hike and ending your day watching the sunset from a boat on a clear water bay. No … [Read more...] about Melbourne to Sydney Road Trip Itinerary
1 Hour Day Trips From Melbourne for Couples
Best Romantic Day Trips From Melbourne Whether you live in Melbourne and are looking for a romantic getaway or are flying into the city for a trip but want to venture further, you’ve come to the right place. We have put together a list of the best day trips from Melbourne. The best part is, that most of these options are 1 hour day trips from Melbourne - or … [Read more...] about 1 Hour Day Trips From Melbourne for Couples
The best road trips for the Christmas season
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, and summer in Australia is a glorious time to explore with any number of Christmas road trips. Time off from the daily grind, weeks spent with friends and family, hot summer days and balmy nights. Throw in a sunkissed glow, lazy afternoons on the beach and a few cold bevvies and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect … [Read more...] about The best road trips for the Christmas season
Big Trips To See Australia’s Big Things
The best way to see the real Australia is to take your time, hire a car and go on a road trip. And while you're at it, you might want to look out for some Big Things. We're talking oversized bananas, beer bottles, lobsters and more. You name an object and you'll probably find a big version of it in Australia. We've devised the following routes to help you plan the ultimate road … [Read more...] about Big Trips To See Australia’s Big Things
3 unusual stops along the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road. A world-famous, enthralling tourist magnet, wrapping itself around the Victorian coast. Popular with foreigners or travelling Aussies, drawn to its raw beauty and majestic lookout points, the Great Ocean Road is a popular route that showcases the exceptional coastline of this pocket of Australia. When you think of the Great Ocean Road, you probably think … [Read more...] about 3 unusual stops along the Great Ocean Road
Best Road Trips in Australia – Get Packing!
Have you been longing to hit the open road and explore some of the most talked about pockets of Australia for yourself? If you have a spare weekend and are love our rugged coastline, pick up a SIXT car rental from one of our numerous locations throughout Melbourne, or our conveniently located Geelong office, and zip off down the world-famous Great Ocean Road. Think precarious, … [Read more...] about Best Road Trips in Australia – Get Packing!
“Australia’s capital of cool” – Discover Melbourne’s art, culture and nightlife
Graffiti-covered laneways, hole in the wall cafes, fashion-forward boutiques...yep, there's nothing quite like Melbourne. Only recently the Victorian capital was crowned "Australia's capital of cool" by UK's leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. Here's why it deserves the title and it's numerous accolades: Shopping Fashionable threads in Melbourne are as popular as flip … [Read more...] about “Australia’s capital of cool” – Discover Melbourne’s art, culture and nightlife