Melbourne: Enjoy the Fun of Hiking in the Garden State

If you want to go on a hiking trip in early summer and get a glimpse of the tranquility of nature while walking around in the mountains or along the rivers, Melbourne city is a good option for you. Located in the southeast of Australia, Melbourne is the city of Victoria which is claimed as the garden state. It boasts many ideal hiking routes for hikers, and most of which are only a short drive away from the urban area.

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Hikers can come to Victoria's spectacular west coast which stretches from the idyllic Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, covering 104 kilometers in total. Besides, Shelly Beach Walk is the best short hiking route on Ocean Road. Hikers can go through the Finn Valley Forest and Rock Beach and come across Koalas on the way back through eucalyptus globulus forest.

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Cumberland Walk is a hiking trail that has the tallest flowering trees in the world. Hikers can walk through these towering trees which are over 400 years old. Many of the trails are primitive forest paths, providing a chance for hikers to get closer to nature. In addition, some mysterious traces left by miners in the 1870s can also be found here.

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Grampians is also a good choice. In the small town of Halls Gap at the foot of the mountain lives many wild animals. Hikers can also enjoy picturesque lakes and dense forests on the road. In Grampians National Park, hikers can not only enjoy the rock walls carved by tens of thousands of years of wind, but also explore Koorr Art, appreciating the ancient culture of Australian aborigines. In the spare time, hikers can also try unique local delicacies and learn Melbourne's local cultural traditions and customs along the way.