Arthurs Seat Lookout
Start your engine and head south to this panoramic vantage point. The lookout offers a spectacular sweep of Port Phillip Bay and the distant Melbourne skyline—perfect for blowing away the urban cobwebs with a crisp morning breeze.
Rare Hare at Jackalope
This is lunch worth driving for. Set on the striking Jackalope estate, Rare Hare serves up wood-fired local produce in a space that feels like a high-design barn, surrounded by rolling vineyards.
Flinders Victoria
A historic coastal village that has resisted the flashy updates of its neighbors. Walk the quiet main street to browse independent boutiques, then drive down to the wooden jetty for a look at the wild, basalt-cliffed coastline.
Merricks General Wine Store
Housed in a beautifully restored 1920s weatherboard building, this is the ideal final pitstop. Order a pour of local Moorooduc Estate Pinot Noir or a flat white, and browse the art gallery before hitting the freeway back to the city.
