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From Victoria's spa country to Tasmania’s forest cabins and southern NSW coastal lookouts, these road trips deliver authentic seasonal comfort.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese five spectacular car trips reveal why late winter getaways offer the ideal balance of crisp evening air and cosy indoor sanctuaries.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVIC: Spa town sanctuary\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMelbourne to Daylesford\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDistance: Approx 1.5 hours\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVictoria's spa country mirrors the natural hot springs that define it: these waters can serve as the ideal antidote to winter or a flawless way to embrace the chill.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDaylesford\u003C/a\u003E, with its natural mineral springs and therapeutic hot pools, is a charming historic town built around these healing waters. 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The cooler months mark peak \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitnsw.com/articles/whale-watching-in-jervis-bay-and-shoalhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhale watching\u003C/a\u003E season in Jervis Bay, when thousands of humpback and southern right whales migrate north along the coast. From dramatic headlands and pristine white beaches, visitors can witness these magnificent creatures breaching and playing in the crystal-clear waters, often just metres from shore.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe journey to historic Milton winds through quiet fishing villages and rolling dairy country, creating that heady seaside-meets-hinterland combination that makes cool-weather coastal drives so appealing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETAS: Forest retreat and food trail\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHobart to Cockle Creek via Huon Valley\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDistance: Approx 4 hours round trip\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis Tasmania driving holiday takes you to the end of Australia's southernmost road, winding through ancient forests and Tasmania's apple country before reaching one of the continent's most isolated destinations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Huon Valley unfolds first, where mist drifts between towering trees and architecturally designed cabin retreats like \u003Ca href=\"https://hunterhuonvalley.co/main-navigation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHunter Huon Valley\u003C/a\u003E offer the ultimate refuge, with three cabins set across 36 acres of rugged bushland. The valley's renowned \u003Ca href=\"https://www.huonvalleytas.com/local/huon-valley-produce-food-dining/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efood trail\u003C/a\u003E becomes even more appealing in cooler months. Farm gates sell fresh produce, cider houses beckon with wood-fired warmth, and artisan producers offer everything from whisky to handcrafted chocolates.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the road continues south, civilisation gradually falls away until you reach Cockle Creek, one of Tasmania's most untouched coastal spots. 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