Will Great Ocean Road towns have meals on Boxing Day?
We plan a day drive and need lunch between Melbourne and the Twelve Apostles.
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Should a July Melbourne visit include one or two nights on the Great Ocean Road?
We fly in from Sydney, have about a week and would drive the coast before returning for a late flight.
Can we see the Twelve Apostles on a one-and-a-half-day drive from Melbourne Airport?
We land at lunchtime, rent a car and must return it the following evening.
How should nature lovers divide two weeks across Victoria?
We prefer green landscapes and have enough time for a regional trip from Melbourne.
How can eight adults of different ages pace a three-day Great Ocean Road trip?
Our group includes people in their twenties through seventies and may rent a minivan in late summer.
Where should we stay after a Phillip Island penguin visit before driving toward the Twelve Apostles?
The penguins finish late and we have a Melbourne flight after the next day's coastal drive.
Is a two-day Great Ocean Road trip with sunset at the Twelve Apostles too rushed?
We hope to make many stops and reach the Apostles at sunset on the first day.
How should we pace five weeks from Melbourne to Sydney on a modest budget?
We enjoy beaches and nature, can use a car for part of the trip, and are open to one or two flights.
What should we check for a one-way campervan hire from Melbourne to Sydney?
Two adults have ten days and want to pick up in Melbourne and return the van in Sydney.
Should we take the coast or inland route from Melbourne to Sydney?
We have several days and want scenic stops, but long or steep walks will be difficult.
How should we pace four nights on the Great Ocean Road toward Adelaide?
We want to drive west from Melbourne in November and have time for both the coast and a pleasant inland stop.
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