Is a Great Ocean Road, Grampians and Ballarat loop realistic in five road nights?
Six active older travellers will share a large vehicle after three Melbourne nights, then fly out the morning after the loop.
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Should three tennis visitors choose a Southbank apartment or a Crown hotel?
For six nights, a two-bedroom apartment costs about the same as one hotel room, and we also have a Crown show booked.
How can we use two Melbourne days with an almost two-year-old?
We want a central hotel, easy airport transfer and a few child-friendly outings without a late bedtime.
What one-night nature escape offers something different from the Great Ocean Road?
We have already driven the coast and would like scenery or wildlife on a short trip from Melbourne.
Should a Great Ocean Road loop start immediately after a midday flight?
We arrive from New Zealand, need a rental car and are considering a Melbourne-to-Melbourne coastal loop in November.
How should we plan St Kilda penguin viewing when access rules change?
We want to see the penguins but older advice about free walk-up access may no longer apply.
Should we book a CBD hotel room or a one-bedroom serviced suite?
Our refundable hotel booking is on Little Collins Street, while a larger suite near King Street costs a different amount.
How can a solo traveller budget for the Great Ocean Road and Grampians?
Wildlife and scenery matter most, but I want the route to stay affordable.
How should active older visitors divide a week in and around Melbourne?
We enjoy wildlife, coast and gentle hikes, with a car for some days but also want time in the city.
How can a mixed-age family find a Bollywood music night in Melbourne?
Our group includes an active 80-year-old and we are staying in Southbank.
How can we make a Melbourne Airport bus transfer work with a toddler?
We will have a travel pram and hand luggage and want to avoid a difficult transfer after landing.
Which Melbourne suburb makes sense after a short CBD stay?
We want beach time, a wine outing and horse racing, with good transport for the rest of our visit.