places to drive to in victoria

If you want roads worth actually driving, Victoria’s got a few crackers. Take the Great Ocean Road for cliff-hugging bends between Lorne and Apollo Bay, then pretend you’re not here for the Instagram at the Twelve Apostles. Point the bonnet to the Grampians for sweeping climbs and views near Halls Gap, or head to the High Country via Bright and up to Mount Hotham when the weather behaves. The Black Spur through the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs is all towering gums and smug bakeries at the end. Mornington Peninsula’s loop past Arthurs Seat and Point Nepean is a fine day out, and Wilsons Prom adds postcard beaches plus wombats that ignore road rules. Pack snacks, fuel up, and try not to brake for every scenic photo—your passengers can do the gawking.