Heading to Melbourne to ring in the New Year with us? The closest major international airport to Melbourne CBD is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The closest Airport to The BTV site is Avalon Airport, a good option for those flying from interstate. Check below for detailed journeys from various locations.
Driving from Sydney
Estimated Driving Time: approx 10 hours 15 minutes
Distance: approx 981 km
Main Roads: Hume Highway (M31) → Western Freeway (A8) → Midland Highway (A300) → Hamilton Highway (B140)
Tips for the Journey
Fuel Stops: Major towns like Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, and Ballarat have ample fuel stations.
Rest Areas: Utilize rest areas along the Hume Highway for breaks.
Navigation: Use GPS/Apple Maps/ Google Maps navigation for real-time traffic updates and directions.
Accommodation: If planning an overnight stop, consider towns like Albury or Ballarat for lodging options.
Driving from Adelaide
Estimated Driving Time: approx 7.5 to 8 hours
Distance: approx 670 km
Main Roads: Dukes Highway (A8) → Western Highway (A8) → Midland Highway (A300) → Hamilton Highway (B140)
Tips for the Journey
Fuel Stops: Major towns like Murray Bridge, Keith, Horsham, and Ballarat have plenty of service stations.
Rest Areas: Dukes and Western Highways have regular rest stops.
Navigation: Use GPS for real-time traffic and directions.
Accommodation: Towns like Horsham or Ballarat are good for overnight stays.
Travelling from Melbourne Airport
Via Car or Taxi Service
Estimated Time: Approx 1 hour 40 minutes
Distance: Approx 136 km
Route: M80 Ring Road → M1 Princes Freeway → A300 Midland Highway → B140 Hamilton Highway
Car Rentals: Available at Melbourne Airport from providers like Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.
Fuel Stops: Plenty of service stations along the route, especially in Geelong and Bannockburn.
Via Public Transport
Estimated Time: Approx 3.5 to 4 hours
Route: Catch the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station (every 10 minutes) → Take the V/Line Train to Winchelsea on the Warnambool line→ Taxi to Barunah Plains
Use the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.
Travelling from Avalon Airport
Via Car or Taxi Service
Estimated Time: Approx 55 minutes
Distance: Approx 76 km
Route: Princes Freeway (M1) → Midland Highway (A300) → Hamilton Highway (B140)
Car Rentals: Available at Avalon Airport from providers like Avis, Budget, Europcar, and Hertz.
Fuel Stops: Service stations are available in Geelong and along the route.
Public transport options from Avalon Airport to Barunah Plains are limited. For the most convenient and time-efficient travel, driving or taking a taxi is recommended.
Public transport from Sydney
Via Train
Estimated Time: Approx 13 hours 53 minutes
Route: Sydney Central Station → Melbourne (Southern Cross) via NSW TrainLink XPT → Winchelsea via V/Line train on Warnambool Line → Barunah Plains via Taxi
Planning: Use the NSW Trip Planner and PTV Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.
Tickets: Ensure you have valid tickets for each leg of the journey; NSW TrainLink and V/Line have separate ticketing systems.
Taxis: It's advisable to book a taxi in advance from Winchelsea to Barunah Plains
Via Bus
Estimated Time: Approx 16 hours 39 minutes
Route: Sydney Central Station → Melbourne (Southern Cross) via Coach Service → Ballarat Station (via V/Line Coach) → Taxi to Barunah Plains
Planning: Use the NSW Trip Planner and PTV Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.
Tickets: Ensure you have valid tickets for each leg of the journey; coach services and V/Line have separate ticketing systems.
Taxis: It's advisable to book a taxi in advance from Ballarat to Barunah Plains.
Public Transport from Adelaide
Estimated Time: ~13 hours
Route: Adelaide Parklands Terminal→ Melbourne (Southern Cross) via the Overland Train → Winchelsea via V/Line train on Warnambool Line → Barunah Plains via Taxi
Planning: Use the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.
Tickets: Ensure you have valid tickets for each leg of the journey; Journey Beyond and V/Line have separate ticketing systems.
Taxis: It's advisable to book a taxi in advance from Winchelsea to Barunah Plains.
