5 day trips worth the trip across Australia, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Australia guides.
Brae Restaurant Day Trip ★ 5.0 · Melbourne
yarraville · 4285 Cape Otway Road, Birregurra VIC 3242
Brae in Birregurra is 90 minutes from Melbourne: Dan Hunter's three-hat farm-to-table on a working farm, with cottages making an overnight stay fully logical.
Tip: Book 6 to 8 weeks ahead. The on-site cottages make a weekend stay worth considering.
Yarra Valley Wine and Produce ★ 4.7 · Melbourne
yarraville · Yarra Valley, VIC
The Yarra Valley, an hour east of Melbourne, produces Victoria's best cool-climate Pinot Noir alongside berry farms and dairies that supply city kitchens.
Mornington Peninsula Cellar Doors ★ 4.7 · Melbourne
yarraville · Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Mornington Peninsula, 90 minutes south of Melbourne, has over 200 wineries and Victoria's best Pinot Gris: cellar doors, seafood and coastal restaurants.
Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Food Trail ★ 4.5 · Melbourne
yarraville · Daylesford, VIC 3460
Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges deliver Victoria's densest food day trip: Lake House, a Saturday farmers market and mineral springs at roadside taps.
Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula ★ 4.3 · Melbourne
yarraville · Geelong, VIC 3220
Geelong's Little Malop Street is Victoria's second dining strip: independent restaurants, specialty cafes and a natural wine scene from Bellarine cellars.