Melbourne to Broken Hill road trip: Best stops, distance & time
Melbourne to Broken Hill drive: Macedon Ranges and Bendigo
The Melbourne to Broken Hill drive along the Calder Highway then passes Sunbury, Gisborne and Macedon as it heads through the Macedon Ranges. There are plenty of wineries to stop at in the Romsey area, should you wish to go wine-tasting.
After driving past Woodend, Kyneton and Malmsbury, the Calder Highway enters the Goldfields region. The Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park makes a regional detour, but Bendigo has more to offer. The star attraction in Bendigo is the Central Deborah Gold Mine, where you can take a tour deep underground through the old mine tunnels.
Bendigo is one of the best places to stay overnight on a Melbourne to Broken Hill road trip.
Where to stay in Bendigo
The best Bendigo accommodation options are:
- For good quality, spacious apartments: Quest Bendigo Central.
- For art, liveliness and personality: Mercure Bendigo Schaller.7
- For historic charm: Hotel Shamrock.
- For central location and (usually) cheap rates: City Centre Motel.
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