Merricks North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a wooden boardwalk, and dense forested hills.

Stay near popular Merricks North attractions

Tubbarubba Bushland Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Tubbarubba Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Take in the festivals and hot springs in the area.
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Activities

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

NZ$27
per adult
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

NZ$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise
Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing

Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing

NZ$186
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing
Phillip Island: Penguin Parade and Multi Attraction Pass

Phillip Island: Penguin Parade and Multi Attraction Pass

NZ$73
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island: Penguin Parade and Multi Attraction Pass
Scent Library 45minutes Candle Making Experience

Scent Library 45minutes Candle Making Experience

NZ$78
per adult
Scent Library 45minutes Candle Making Experience
Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

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

NZ$162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup
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Our pick of the best Merricks North Hotel Deals

Jackalope Hotel

Jackalope Hotel

5 out of 5
166 Balnarring Road Merricks North VIC Merricks North VIC
The price is NZ$675 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$675
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tubbarubba Bushland Reserve and Balnarring G96 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Lovely hotel but the staff and service is exceptional."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Jackalope Hotel
RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive Cape Schanck VIC
The price is NZ$266 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$266
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very relaxing. Food was great."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Eden Bay Mornington

Eden Bay Mornington

2 out of 5
15 Truemans Rd Capel Sound VIC
The price is NZ$112 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$112
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
Eden Bay Mornington
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island

2.5 out of 5
24 Old Bridge Drive Newhaven VIC
The price is NZ$99 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$99
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (508 reviews)
"Worth the money"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island
Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

4 out of 5
55 Peter Thomson Drive Fingal VIC
The price is NZ$328 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$328
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street Cowes VIC
The price is NZ$198 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$198
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Kitchen and bathroom perfect."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Seahorse Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Merricks North

Find the best Merricks North 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 cityscape with a prominent bridge over a river, modern skyscrapers, and historic 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 Skydeck.

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 beach with a pier extending into the water, boats docked at the pier, and a seagull on the shore.

Sorrento

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

A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing nearby during sunset.
Photo by Simon Maddock
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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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