Best places: Scenic spots in Melbourne

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Mount Oberon Summit
Scenic spot
👍👍 From a small carpark, which you may have to park along the side of the road, it’s a decent continuous grade hike for just over 4kms. There is a short rocky stair section at the end at the communication towers to make it to the summit, and a good place to catch your breath. Once at the summit there a...
4.90 (750 reviews) (~181.84 km from centre)
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Twelve Apostles
Scenic spot
Visitor centre, with a car park and toilet, by a geologically significant marine national park.
4.70 (13.5K reviews) (~187.67 km from centre)
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Murrays Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Beautiful views!!! The roads are windy so please be careful parking at the lock out. We got a bit excited with we saw the Magpie staring at us on the same day that Collingwood was playing. I hope it’s a good omen 🤣
4.80 (629 reviews) (~59.71 km from centre)
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London Bridge
Scenic spot
Offshore rock arch & iconic Great Ocean Road sight, once connected to land by another arch.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~198.91 km from centre)
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The Redwoods Otways
Scenic spot
👍👍 After a scenic drive to Beech Forest in the Otways we turned off to Hopetoun Falls and continued to the end of the sealed road to the redwood forest picnic area. The forest area may be small but the trees were mighty and the atmosphere magical -like wandering into an enchanted valley. Bubbling strea...
4.80 (572 reviews) (~153.68 km from centre)
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Mount Buffalo Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Breathtaking views! A must for all adventurers! Plenty of walking paths as well.
4.80 (469 reviews) (~204.47 km from centre)
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The Razorback
Scenic spot
Towering limestone stack rising from the sea, visible from a lookout spot reached via a short path.
4.80 (463 reviews) (~189.47 km from centre)
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Burkes Lookout
Scenic spot
Popular sunset vista point offering panoramas of the Melbourne area & nearby walking tracks.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~33.77 km from centre)
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Hopetoun Falls
Scenic spot
Tranquil forest waterfall with dedicated viewing platforms & a nearby picnic area.
4.70 (900 reviews) (~154.49 km from centre)
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Murchison Gap Lookout
Scenic spot
👍 Nice scenic drive and a short stop over for photo shoot..😀…fantastic views all around and you can see the beautiful hills and plains around that area..ambient parking and usually a less crowded area..be there around the lunch time to enjoy the views..Sun rise / set views might be good as well…
4.70 (667 reviews) (~65.56 km from centre)
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Black Spur Drive
Tourist attraction
👍👍 One of the best drives in the world, best times to drive it are between 10am and 3 pm as there is less traffic. Plenty of places to pull over and let others past, watch out for Wallabies grazing on the side of the road and lyrebirds are often spotted. Stop at Rowans Well to fill up your drink bottle...
4.80 (330 reviews) (~63.6 km from centre)
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Foggs Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Amazing view over the dam. Steep and beautiful road to get up there. Picnic tables and barbecue available. Worth a look!
4.80 (321 reviews) (~108.05 km from centre)
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Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform
Scenic spot
Wooden deck by the beach offering views of Southern right whale activity, from May to Oct.
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~223.5 km from centre)
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Cowes Beach
Scenic spot
Small swimming beach backed by a tree-dotted lawn popular for picnics, plus fishing from a jetty.
4.60 (959 reviews) (~74.43 km from centre)
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Powers Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 A place with stunning views across the King Valley. This is a must see spot if you’re travelling through the area, with plenty of parking space and a number of picnic tables, and a small undercover shelter with fireplace. Make sure you walk down to the main lookout, and not just the close one adjace...
4.70 (422 reviews) (~164.56 km from centre)
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Oliver's Hill Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 A place where you can enjoy beautiful views of the coast. Amazing sunsets. During the day, if you wish, you can take a walk along the trail that leads to the wild beach. The trail is located on the left side of Oliver’s Hill Pier. The trail is good for walking with a dog. On the right side is locate...
4.60 (918 reviews) (~39.98 km from centre)
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Diamond Bay
Scenic spot
Compact sandy beach nestled below a rocky bluff & offering a surfing break.
4.70 (407 reviews) (~63.12 km from centre)
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Barwon Heads Bluff
Scenic spot
👍👍 Access points by car via the central carpark or walk up from the tracks on either side of the Barwon Heads Bluff. The paths are gravel but very well kept. You will be rewarded with incredible views within a few minutes of beginning the walk from either access point. Wheelchairs may need assistance d...
4.70 (364 reviews) (~66.65 km from centre)
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Woolrich Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 The lookout point is still here, although not marked. The concrete floored shelter that allowed easy shaded access for disabled, wheelchairs etc, has been removed for some reason.....but the fantastic views are of course still their. Great spot for a picnic, walk or to enjoy the views of the RJ Hame...
4.70 (350 reviews) (~37.13 km from centre)
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One Tree Hill Lookout
Scenic spot
👍 Quick drive up a sealed road to this 360 degree lookout. Can see the Grampians, the town of Ararat and the wind farm in the distance. A few more picnic tables wouldn’t go a stray. Lovely spot though
4.70 (319 reviews) (~192.78 km from centre)
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