Walking from Melbourne to Ballarat? Impossible — Bass Strait Separates Them

You cannot walk from Melbourne to Ballarat because they are not separated by water — the premise is confused.

The Actual Geography

• Melbourne: Coastal capital on Port Phillip Bay
• Ballarat: Inland city, 115 km (71 mi) northwest of Melbourne
• Connection: Western Freeway (M8) — 1h 15m drive; V/Line train (1h 20m)
• Bass Strait: Separates mainland Victoria from Tasmania — 240 km south of Melbourne

Where the Confusion Might Come From

• Ballarat is not on an island
• No water body lies between Melbourne and Ballarat
• Perhaps confusion with Melbourne to Devonport (Tasmania) — 430 km + Bass Strait crossing (ferry 10h / flight 1h)

Walking Melbourne → Ballarat (If You Insisted)

• Distance: ~115 km
• Time: 25–30 hours nonstop; 4–5 days realistic
• Route: Western Freeway shared path (partial) / back roads
• Not recommended — no continuous pedestrian infrastructure

Bottom line: Drive, train, or bus. No Bass Strait involved.