How should we pace five weeks from Melbourne to Sydney on a modest budget?

Set the route around a few must-do walks or beaches and check seasonal conditions. Book only the scarce accommodation first so the rest remains flexible.

Use a car where it unlocks coastal or regional stops, then compare total rental and one-way fees with a flight for the longer gap. Public transport works better between major centres.

Divide the five weeks into a few multi-night bases rather than changing towns daily. That gives room for weather and cheaper longer stays.