Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a fantastic place to explore. This rapidly growing metropolis offers a wonderful climate, infrastructure and beautiful places worth visiting and exploring.
Not only is the city full of places that attract tourists, but also have many places that are worth seeing. Less than a couple of hours’ drive away, there are numerous places to visit around Melbourne.
Here we have gathered a list of 3 such places in and around Melbourne that you can visit by hiring a car.
Lake Tyrrell
Located about four hours from Melbourne, Lake Tyrrell is Victoria’s largest inland salt lake. Covering around 208 square kilometres, the lake’s salt is controlled by the changes in weather. During wet and warm months, the water at Lake Tyrrell turns pink due to red pigment that’s secreted by pink micro-algae known as red marine phytoplankton.
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the iconic road trips. This is an absolute highlight of a trip to Melbourne and it takes you past some of the amazing natural scenery.
Dandenong Ranges
Head less than an hour east from Melbourne and you will read the beautiful and lush mountain ranges engulfed by little villages. This region boasts of an abundance of exquisite flora and fauna where you can explore destinations like Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens.
If you are looking for car hire services in Melbourne, contact Melbourne Car Rental. For booking, +61 3 9329 8587 or visit https://www.melbournecaranduterentals.com.au/our-cars/
