Merricks Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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 Hotel Deals

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive Cape Schanck VIC
The price is NZ$253 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$253
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful, thank you for making my stay with my wife an absolute memory that we both won't forget."

Reviewed on 29 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$106 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$106
30 Sept - 1 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! (133 reviews)
"Overall good, not much amenities, but rather just a place to sleep"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

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$100 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$100
15 Oct - 16 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$334 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$334
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Lot of activities to do around"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Silverwater Resort

Silverwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
17 Potters Hill Road San Remo VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Remo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,377 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

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Silverwater Resort
Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street Cowes VIC
The price is NZ$198 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$198
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 ...
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

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 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 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 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.
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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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