Baxter Travel Guide

Melbourne

A coastal scene with colorful beach huts and a calm sea at sunset.

Things to do

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

£70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Bilingual Driver

Great Ocean Road Classic Tour 10 Stops&London Bridge Sunset

£42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Classic Tour 10 Stops&London Bridge Sunset
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

£28
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge

£42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

£113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

£12
per adult
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
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Top hotels in Baxter

Eden Bay Mornington

Eden Bay Mornington

2 out of 5
15 Truemans Rd Capel Sound VIC
The price is £47 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
£47
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands ...
7.2/10 Good! (137 reviews)
"Locked myself out and called and txt'd the emergency number all night. No response. Couldn't get back in the room till 9am when reception opened. Spent 8hrs overnight unable to enter the room. Never had this experience in over 1000 bookings worldwide."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Eden Bay Mornington
Atura Dandenong

Atura Dandenong

4.5 out of 5
5-17 Doveton Avenue Eumemmerring VIC
The price is £73 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£73
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Dandenong Plaza and Drum Theatre are ...
Atura Dandenong
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

4 out of 5
872 Blackburn Road Clayton VIC
The price is £126 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£126
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (498 reviews)
"Very easy to check in and all comms with staff was very smooth"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
Amaroo Holiday Park

Amaroo Holiday Park

3 out of 5
97 Church St Cowes VIC
The price is £47 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£47
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (473 reviews)
"Nice, confortable cabin with a full kitchen. About 12 minutes drive to the penguin parade."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Amaroo Holiday Park
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road Cowes VIC
The price is £115 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£115
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Phillip ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street Cowes VIC
The price is £84 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£84
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Seahorse Motel
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Where to stay in Baxter

Find the best Baxter areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline with a prominent cathedral, modern skyscrapers, and a bridge over a reflective river.

Melbourne Central Business District

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

A modern cityscape with a river, a bridge, and several high-rise buildings.

Southbank

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Recital Centre.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.

A pier extending into calm waters with a sunset in the background.

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, dense vegetation, and scattered buildings.

Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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