Lakes Entrance boasts Australia’s largest network of waterways, and is a haven for seafood lovers and adventure seekers.

Lakes Entrance is situated on the edge of the famous Ninety Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meets the Southern Ocean. Settle yourself on the water’s edge and catch your own fish, or simply taken in the picturesque surroundings.

If prefer to stay ashore, take a stroll through the Nyerimilang Hertiage Park or along
The Entrance Walk.

Things to do:

• Gippsland Lakes
• 90 Mile Beach
• Nyerimilang Heritage Park
• Cunninghame Arm Footbridge
• Lakes Entrance Aquadome
• Rigbys Island

 Where to stay:

The Big Red Kidney Bus will be parked at BIG4 Whiters Holiday Village, 55 Roadknight Street
Lakes Entrance.

Learn more about what to do in Lakes Entrance.

Holiday dialysis renal nurses the buses are proudly provided by Monash Hospital in Victoria.

Melbourne is a growing metropolis of art, culture, food and sports with a new adventure awaiting you behind every graffiti clad door.

Brush up on your art knowledge at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and stay for an evening of live music and delicious food on a Friday night.

If heights thrill you, take a ride on the Melbourne Star or take it to the next level and test your bravery at the Eureka Sky Deck which is nearly 300m high!

You don’t have to have a big budget to have a fun filled time in Melbourne, with all of the free activities and entertainment available there is something for everyone.

Things to do:

• Queen Victoria Market
• Moonlight Cinemas
• A-League
• Laneway tour

Holiday dialysis renal nurses on the Bus are proudly provided by Monash Hospital in Victoria.

Being Victoria’s third largest city, Ballarat has no shortage of things to see and do. Famous for the prosperous gold rush in the 1800’s, Ballarat is dotted with opulent buildings of yesteryear.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city at Sovereign Hill, the living and breathing museum takes you back to a time when gold lined the streets. Learn to pan for gold, explore the old mines and stay for the incredible sound and light show that takes you back to the Eureka Stockade.  

Take yourself back to the 21^st century and stroll along walking tracks at Mount Buninyong, which is situated just outside the main township. Bring a picnic to enjoy while you’re there and take in the stunning views of the surrounding grasslands.

Things to do:

• Sovereign Hill
• Ballarat Wildlife Park
• Kryal Castle
• Ballarat Botanical Gardens
• Lake Wendouree

Where to stay:

The Big Red Kidney Bus will be parked at BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park, 108 Clayton St, Ballarat Central.

Learn more about what to do in Ballarat.

Holiday dialysis renal nurses on the Bus are proudly provided by Monash Hospital in Victoria.

Mildura

Mildura has something to offer everyone no matter your ideal pace.

Whether you're watching the world go by on-board the iconic paddle steamer or skiing the wake, the Murray River has it all.

Assemble a picnic of yummy local produce and relax on the riverbank whilst watching the kids play. Alternatively, why not dine in style at one of the world-class restaurants.

If adventure and the great outdoors is more your style, you can explore the trails through the billabongs and lush bushland.   

Things to do:

• The Art Vault
• Old Wentworth Gaol
• Pioneer Wold Museum
• Orange World

Holiday dialysis renal nurses the buses are proudly provided by Monash Health in Victoria.

As the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Torquay has plenty to offer holiday makers, whether you’re a surfer or a shopper. Immerse yourself in nature or prefer to haul up in a café; no matter which you choose, you’ll have a great time in Torquay.

Visit the iconic Bells Beach where the famous Rip Curl Pro takes place each year and watch the waves roll in, or brave the wintery waves yourself and surf the same waters as the surfing legends before you.

Visit Point Danger Marine Sanctuary to see if you can spot the 96 different species of sea slugs that inhabit the limestone reef or the doomed Joseph H. Scammell shipwreck.

Things to do:

• Australian National Surfing Museum
• Surf Coast Walk
• Great Ocean Walk
• Bells Beach
• Point Danger Marine Sanctuary

Where to stay:

The Big Red Kidney Bus will be parked at Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park, 35 Bell St, Torquay VIC 3228

Learn more about what to do in Torquay.

Cruise down the iconic Great Ocean Road and you’ll find the picturesque town of Lorne on the shores of Loutit Bay. The old school charm from the roaring twenties is alive and well with Art Deco architecture and all the indulgences you could desire.

Stroll through the main street, shopping at unique boutiques filled with local goods and stop for a break in one of the many cafes and restaurants. Take things up a notch and explore the bay or journey to the waterfalls of the nearby Otway’s.

Take a trip out to sea to spot the migrating whales as they journey across the coast or simply enjoy the soft waves and serenity of being at sea.

Things to do:

• Otway National Park
• Stories of the Great Ocean Road QR Trail
• Gentle Annie Berry Gardens
• Teddy’s Lookout

Where to stay:

The Big Red Kidney Bus will be parked at Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park, 2 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne.

Learn more about what to do in Lorne.

Holiday dialysis renal nurses on the Bus are proudly provided by Monash Hospital in Victoria.

Halls Gap is the gateway to the beautiful Grampians National Park, home to the towering MacKenzie Falls, elusive wallabies and some of the best views in Victoria.

Brave the heights to take a selfie Halls Gap is the gateway to the beautiful Grampians National Park, home to the towering MacKenzie Falls, elusive wallabies and some of the best views in Victoria.at the famous Pinnacle Lookout or gaze across the sweeping views of the Victorian country side, keeping an eye out for eagles soaring far above the treetops. The Grampians have walking tracks for all fitness levels, without compromise on the views.

Take a break from mountain walks and canoe across Lake Bellfield, be sure to have a fishing rod with you to catch some redfin or river blackfish for dinner.

Things to do:

• Grampians National Park
• Lake Bellfield
• Halls Gap Zoo

Events:

• The Grampians Wildflower Show
• Horsham Agricultural Show

Where to stay:

The Big Red Kidney Bus will be parked at NRMA BIG4 Halls Gap Holiday Park, 2372 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap.

Learn more about what to do in Halls Gap.

Holiday dialysis renal nurses on the buses are proudly provided by Monash Hospital in Victoria.

Visit Warrnambool

Nestled at the end of the iconic Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool has everything you would want from a beach holiday.

The vibrant city has lots to do for every interest and budget, strolling along the coast exploring family run cafés, restaurants and shops.

Get your dose of history at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and learn about the infamous Loch Ard shipwreck of 1878, or meet the wildlife on both land and sea on whale cruises and guided tours through the Tower Hill Reserve.

With a range of clean sheltered beaches, manicured parks and gardens, fascinating shipwrecks and contemporary art, there is certainly something for everyone when you visit Warrnambool.

Things to do:

• Lake Pertobe
• Whale watching
• Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
• Worn Gundidj at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
• Fletcher Jones Market

Further information

You’ll need to book your own holiday accommodation. Most of the holiday parks where the Bus is located give a discount, so please mention the Big Red Kidney Bus when making a booking.

Arrange transport to and from the holiday destination, as well as from your accommodation to the Bus location for your dialysis. There is a hydraulic hoist on the Bus, therefore, we are able to accommodate people with wheelchairs. However, you need to be able to transfer from the wheelchair to the dialysis chair unassisted.

Dates and locations are subject to change under extenuating circumstances.

Please read the admission criteria before you book a haemodialysis dialysis chair. In Victoria, Monash Health provides the clinical and medical aspects of the Big Red Kidney Bus and will confirm bookings once the admission criteria has been met.