Merricks Travel Guide

Melbourne

A sandy beach with seaweed, a clear blue sky, and distant trees.

Stay near popular Merricks attractions

Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne.
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Things to do

Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing

Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing

Rp1.955.538
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing
Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

Rp1.450.883
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise
Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing tour with lunch

Rp2.132.167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing tour with lunch
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Wildlife Encounter Day Trip - with Koalas

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koala Wildlife Encounter Day Trip

Rp2.270.947
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koala Wildlife Encounter Day Trip
Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

Rp1.640.129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup
Penguins Plus

Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition

Rp3.015.313
per adult
Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition
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Top hotels in Merricks

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive Cape Schanck VIC
The price is Rp2.650.926 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp2.650.926
per night
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Eden Bay Mornington

Eden Bay Mornington

2 out of 5
15 Truemans Rd Capel Sound VIC
The price is Rp1.031.430 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp1.031.430
per night
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands ...
7.4/10 Good! (126 reviews)
"Very good i shall go back again"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Eden Bay Mornington
Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive Fingal VIC
The price is Rp2.809.182 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.809.182
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this golf hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was very quiet backing onto the golf course. Comfortable bed and shower had great water pressure. We had a car and had an easy drive to Portsea and Sorrento from the place."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Peppers Moonah Links Resort
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island

2.5 out of 5
24 Old Bridge Drive Newhaven VIC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp984.952 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp984.952
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this beach holiday park in Newhaven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (505 reviews)
"All very clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island
Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street Cowes VIC
The price is Rp1.525.025 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.525.025
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely room very quiet. I have a problem with stairs and room was changed to ground level for me. Very much appreciated. Will definitely stay again. Close to everything 💕"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Seahorse Motel
Amaroo Holiday Park

Amaroo Holiday Park

3 out of 5
97 Church St Cowes VIC
The price is Rp1.134.573 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp1.134.573
per night
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
Amaroo Holiday Park
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Where to stay in Merricks

Find the best Merricks areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red double-decker bus with 'City Sightseeing Melbourne' branding parked in front of a modern glass building.

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 city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a historic church.

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 Skydeck.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with illuminated high-rise buildings and a marina with yachts.

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 modern shopping mall with prominent stores like Chanel, Dior, and Clarins.
Photo by Melbourne Airport
Open Photo by Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

A beach with paddleboarders, a lighthouse, and a large building with a green roof.

Sorrento

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

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