Getting to Bendleby from Melbourne
Take the ultimate Road Trip from Melbourne to Bendleby Ranges, and make it a real adventure! We’ve taken the hassle out of planning the adventure – all you need to do is make the trip!
Melbourne to Mildura
- 555km
- 6hrs 20 min driving time
- Bendigo
From Melbourne, Head North West. Make your first stop in Bendigo for a Coffee at one of the many Cafes to recharge and then continue North.
Things to do in Bendigo
- Visit the Central Deborah Gold Mine
- Stop at the Bendigo Art Gallery
- Check out the Golden Dragon Museum
- Sea Lakes
Your second stop will be in Sea Lakes, where you can grab a feed, take a walk out to Lake Tyrrell or check out some of the local arts and crafts.
Things to do in Sea Lakes
- Visit Lake Tyrrell
- Check out the Sky Mirror Gallery and Cafe
- See the Silo Art
- mildura
From here, you’ll make the final drive to Mildura, where there are a range of accommodation options
Things to do in Mildura
- Take a walk along the riverfront
- Check out Fossey's Gin Distillery
- Eat out at one of the acclaimed local restaurants
Mildura to Bendleby
- 507km
- Approx 5hrs 40 min
- Renmark
From Mildura, you’ll head West to your first stop at Renmark. This is the last place you’ll find major supermarkets on your journey to Bendleby (Orroroo has an IGA).
Things to do in Renmark
- Visit Headings Cliff for a great view of the Murray.
- Stock up on Fruit and Veg
- Stop by Olivewood Homestead and Museum
- Grab breakfast at one of the local Cafes
- Burra
From there, you continue West to Burra where you can check out the lookout, grab a photo in front of the Cobar sign, and then get a bite to eat at one of the many Cafes (or the pub).
Things to do in Burra
- Follow the Heritage Trail (an extra day required!)
- Visit an old Copper Mine
- Check out the old Gaol
- Grab Lunch at the Pub or one of the many Cafes
- bendleby
Just under 90 minutes later, you’ll hit Orroroo, the last town before Bendleby. Fill up with fuel, grab last minute groceries from the local IGA, and your meat fix from the local butcher before a nice 45 minute drive along the best dirt road in the country to hit Bendleby, where the real adventure begins!
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