Need a break from footy chat? There are a bunch of great off-road tracks not too far from Melbourne’s CBD.

In fact, Lerderderg State Park is only 70-odd kilometres away from the city and makes for a great afternoon trip. Stretch your legs a big further and the Otways and Grampians NP make for great weekend destinations.

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4×4 tracks close to Melbourne

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Alpine National Park

Location:Β 400km northeast of Melbourne
ThisΒ immenseΒ 6474kmΒ²Β national park sprawls across central and north-east Victoria.

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The Otways

Location:Β 200km southwest of Melbourne
You’ll find the Otways not much more than an hours’ drive from Melbourne, via the world famous Great Ocean Road.

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Grampians National Park

Location:Β 260kmΒ west of Melbourne
Located a mere three hours’ drive northwest of Melbourne, the GrampiansΒ NP has something for any adventurer.

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Lerderderg State Park

Location:Β 70km northwest of Melbourne
This 201.8kmΒ² state park is popular with off-road tourers, campers, anglers, rock-climbers and bushwalkers.

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Little Desert National Park

Location:Β 340kmΒ northwest of Melbourne
The 1326kmΒ² parkΒ has a fantastic mix of sandy desert terrain and huge river red gums beside the Wimmera.

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