For a long time, Smith Street in Collingwood was the place for drinks and dancing. It’s now got even more going for it. Try the lattes at Spectrum coffee and Terror Twilight. Get the cocktails in at Babines and Slowpoke rooftop bar. And head down to an old cigarette factory for beers and wood fired pizzas at Stomping Ground.

Northcote is apparently home to the ‘coolest street in the world’ – High Street. It’s more fun and unpredictable than the name suggests. For good coffee and boardgames, try Flinch Coffee and Play. For cocktails and dj sets, head to High Note. For late night dancing, go to 24 Moons. There’s also a food truck park with beers and burgers Wednesday to Sunday.

151 miles of pure scenes. The Great Ocean Road goes from Torquay, an hour south of Melbourne, to Allansford, near Warrambool. It winds through Otway’s dense rainforest. past famous rocks – the 12 Apostles, and offers plenty of beach stops. Keep an eye out for roos and koalas who have also been Googling ‘best day trips’.

Travel a few hours east from Melbourne and you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time. Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is a historical village that perfectly replicates the streets from the 1850s Gold Rush era. You’ll find traditional pubs, old craft stores and costumed actors who specialise in making you feel awkward. Sorry, not awkward. Informed.

If you need a bit of TLC, don’t go chasing waterfalls, stick to the natural springs of Daylesford. Set in the stunning hills of the Central Highlands, this spa town is only a two hour train and bus from Melbourne. Soak in the mineral-rich waters and book yourself in for a massage. It’s time to get wholesome.