My Melbourne Itinerary

[Yachtmaster]

Thanks. I saw the map, looks like an isolated place what beano said

Yeah, for me I like to stay away from the hustle bustle after a long day, esp with my family profile, dun think I will go out at night

 

[kendrick272]

Maybe you can try Oaks on Collins, they have like 2 queen beds type..

Thanks i'll have a look!

Yeah, for me I like to stay away from the hustle bustle after a long day, esp with my family profile, dun think I will go out at night

Yeaa you got a point there. Quiet environment can sleep better

 

[swordspirit]

Maybe you can try Oaks on Collins, they have like 2 queen beds type..

not too bad. but just watch out the carpark at lvl 1.5 and possibly every .5 levels (2.5, 3.5) when u turning down. there is a protruding kerb on the ground that extend beyond the walls.

Their carpark ard $20/ 24hrs so technically can start from say 7.30am to the next day 7.30am when u checkout (but they may just let u continue till 10am instead or checkout time).

 

[beano]

Another apartment to look at is Quest, they are mostly everywhere.. about $200+ for 2bedrm..

 

[desboo]

Outside CBD would be Fitzroy.

I am looking at these two.

Tyrian Serviced Apartments (Fitzroy)

Mantra on the Park (CBD)

For Mantra, you can try the code "Save20". I used it a few weeks ago for a 20% discount.

 

[kendrick272]

For Mantra, you can try the code "Save20". I used it a few weeks ago for a 20% discount.

Under which website?

 

[desboo]

Under which website?

Book directly with Mantra. http://www.mantra.com.au/

Code is supposed to work for all Mantra properties. I booked at Mantra Southbanks, which is within walking distance of CBD and Crown Casino.

 

[kendrick272]

Book directly with Mantra. http://www.mantra.com.au/

Code is supposed to work for all Mantra properties. I booked at Mantra Southbanks, which is within walking distance of CBD and Crown Casino.

Ok got it!! Thank you!

 

[Awesom Andy]

Given the limited time, i should just stop at Port Campbell?

Haha, no lah. First few days in Melbourne city is easier so can plan later. Just want to finalize my car rental, GOR accommodation and flight out to Sydney.

Would you be able to pick up the car before midday? Assuming you have 2 full days, you could look at going down GOR from Torquay and stopping at Apollo Bay, and then finish off the rest of it the next day. I would still skip Warrnambool unless you have more than 2 days.

If you must pick up the car at noon, then you can either go straight to Port Campbell, or head down to Lorne. Note that C163 was in pretty poor condition a year ago though, not sure if they have finished the road work.

 

[desboo]

Ok got it!! Thank you!

For savings on car rental, if u are getting a car from hertz, check the rates for collecting car in South Yarra. A taxi ride from CBD to South Yarra should be less than $30, but u should see significant savings in rental costs as compared to collecting car from CBD.

 

[kendrick272]

For savings on car rental, if u are getting a car from hertz, check the rates for collecting car in South Yarra. A taxi ride from CBD to South Yarra should be less than $30, but u should see significant savings in rental costs as compared to collecting car from CBD.

Thanks! I have booked my ride from Apex as recommended by the bros here.

 

[sneggg]

I'm still thinking where to spent the last night at after halls gap.

Seems like ballarat can skip should I go Melbourne for the last night instead?

Don't think have time to go yarra though

I read pages back that driving up grampians is dangerous during winter?

Should I get a 4wd instead hmm.

 

[sneggg]

ALso can advise what to wear in mid August?

Total winter wear? Gloves, heat tech etc?

 

[beano]

Aug temp can range from 5-15 deg.. colder in the Grampians area.. but should be safe to drive up.

 

[kendrick272]

Aug temp can range from 5-15 deg.. colder in the Grampians area.. but should be safe to drive up.

Sounds like a cooling weather.

 

[sneggg]

Aug temp can range from 5-15 deg.. colder in the Grampians area.. but should be safe to drive up.

Will it still snow in Aug in Grampians?

 

[beano]

Will it still snow in Aug in Grampians?

Very unlikely, i think the grampians will only snow once or twice in the whole of winter..

 

[sneggg]

Very unlikely, i think the grampians will only snow once or twice in the whole of winter..

Thanks!! Cause my rented car is the small hatchback i20 lol

 

[Awesom Andy]

Thanks!! Cause my rented car is the small hatchback i20 lol

It's not going to like those hills. lol

 

[swordspirit]

Thanks!! Cause my rented car is the small hatchback i20 lol

why hatchback? dont need to go ard telling people u r tourist right