Melbourne to Uluru road trip: Distance, driving time and attractions
Melbourne to Uluru road trip: Grampians attractions
After Ballarat, the Western Highway goes through Beaufort and near Lake Fyans. But if you’ve time, branch off the highway and spend couple of nights in wildlife-packed Halls Gap.
From there, explore the Grampians region, including walks around the Boroka Lookout, Lake Bellfield and Mackenzie Falls. The Melbourne to Halls Gap drive takes just under three hours.
Keep the Melbourne to Uluru drive on the Western Highway, and you’ll reach Ararat, Stawell and the Giant Koala. It’s also worth exploring the Aboriginal rock art and Mount Stapylton in the northern chunk of the Grampians National Park.
Top Horsham accommodation choices
The best places to stay in Horsham are:
- For central location: Comfort Inn Capital Horsham.
- For cabins by the Wimmera River: Horsham Riverside Caravan Park.
- For a solid, cheap motel: Best Westlander Motor Inn.
Before you reach the South Australian border, you’ll pass through Horsham and Dimboola – gateway to Little Desert National Park. The Motel Dimboola offers solid Dimboola accommodation.
Click through to next section: Into South Australia.