http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog Travel ideas for those on the road in Australia Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:38:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2011/03/21/gem-of-the-sapphire-coast-merimbula-a-dreamy-coastal-road-trip-for-campervanners/ http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2011/03/21/gem-of-the-sapphire-coast-merimbula-a-dreamy-coastal-road-trip-for-campervanners/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:45:24 +0000 scott http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/?p=1980 MERIMBULA, a South-Eastern NSW hotspot known as the “gem of the Sapphire coast”, is a coastal midway point for Melbourne and Sydney, a one-hour flight from either direction but a seven-hour coastal road trip (minus the stops) along the Hume Highway that lures campers, caravanners and cabin hunters from far and wide.
For those wanting to kick out the trip a few days and stop off at some great spots along the way, there’s plenty to see and do. For road-trippers who grab a Melbourne campervan rental, some key moments for us included Paynesville, Lakes Entrance, Cann River, Eden and [...]]]> http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2011/03/21/gem-of-the-sapphire-coast-merimbula-a-dreamy-coastal-road-trip-for-campervanners/feed/ 0 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/06/22/driving-holiday-sydney-to-melbourne-nswvic/ http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/06/22/driving-holiday-sydney-to-melbourne-nswvic/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:49:59 +0000 scott http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/?p=285 I’ve always preferred to drive to Melbourne than fly – I just like my independence, the freedom of the road and the convenience once I get there.
The direct route down the Hume (highway) can be a little tedious, mind you – just as well I’m comfortable behind the wheel! A new touring route has officially opened, however – the Sydney to Melbourne Touring Route. It’s not a new road, just a new slant on familiar territory, opening tourists’ eyes to what’s special in the states of NSW and Victoria.
Keen to try out the multi-day ‘Mega Drive’, I arranged campervan [...]]]> http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/06/22/driving-holiday-sydney-to-melbourne-nswvic/feed/ 0