Winter getaways

Looking to escape the city this winter?

First published on 12 Jul 2012. Updated on 27 May 2013.

Time Out Promotion

Sometimes being stuck in the city during the winter months can make a long and cold winter feel even longer, so we here at Time Out have worked out five classic road trips to help you escape the city this winter.

Great Ocean Road
	A spectacular journey awaits on the winding coastal drive along Victoria’s southern coastline.
Coldstream
	It’s all vineyards great and small – and damn delicious – at this close-by getaway.
Mornington
	Glorious coastal vistas and luxurious surrounds await you just one hour from the city centre.
Falls Creek
	A Falls Creek escape promises exhilarating runs and even more exciting nightlife.
Castlemaine
	While it dwarfed Melbourne in its gold rush days, contemporary Castlemaine is a small, arty hub producing fine food and music .