Which direction makes sense for a two-night Great Ocean Road drive after landing?
We collect a car around midday and want time for coastal scenery rather than a difficult first evening.
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How should three generations pace an eight-day Melbourne and Great Ocean Road trip?
Four adults, including senior parents, and boys aged six and nine want cafes, coastal scenery, gentle forest walks and perhaps a vineyard without long daily drives.
Where should a family sleep before starting the Great Ocean Road drive?
We land in Melbourne at 6 pm, want dinner and an affordable overnight stay, then plan to collect a rental car the next morning.
How can one parent pace a Melbourne and Great Ocean Road trip with two children?
I will travel with children aged about six and eight, stay in the city, then drive via Lorne and Port Campbell before returning inland.
Can I drive the Great Ocean Road and return a rental car at Melbourne Airport?
I plan to collect a car after my city stay, travel the coast and fly out from Melbourne Airport.
Should I see the Great Ocean Road on a day tour or stay overnight?
I would like to see the coast and the Twelve Apostles from Melbourne, but I am unsure whether a one-day trip will feel too rushed.
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