Break up the day-to-day grind and disappear down some 4×4 tracks close to Melbourne
Need a break from footy chat? There are a bunch of great off-road tracks not too far from Melbourne’s CBD.
In fact, Lerderderg State Park is only 70-odd kilometres away from the city and makes for a great afternoon trip. Stretch your legs a big further and the Otways and Grampians NP make for great weekend destinations.
4×4 tracks close to Melbourne
Alpine National Park
Location: 400km northeast of Melbourne
This immense 6474km² national park sprawls across central and north-east Victoria.
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The Otways
Location: 200km southwest of Melbourne
You’ll find the Otways not much more than an hours’ drive from Melbourne, via the world famous Great Ocean Road.
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Grampians National Park
Location: 260km west of Melbourne
Located a mere three hours’ drive northwest of Melbourne, the Grampians NP has something for any adventurer.
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Lerderderg State Park
Location: 70km northwest of Melbourne
This 201.8km² state park is popular with off-road tourers, campers, anglers, rock-climbers and bushwalkers.
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