Great drives - Melbourne to Sydney (Tumut, a place to sweep you off your feet!)

MANY Aussies have done the famous trek from Melbourne to Sydney along the Hume Highway, but make sure you take the time to stop in a little town called Tumut.

Once grabbing a campervan rental in Melbourne head north and you will arrive at this amazing little destination after about six or seven hours later. Tumut is just before Goulburn, and is only a 25-minute drive from the highway - you won't be disappointed! This is where you will find Australia’s only remaining original broom factory that makes good old-fashioned straw brooms. Prices start at just $10 each and have an impressive 10-year guarantee! There's some serious sweeping to be had in these brooms, so you can't really go wrong. Furthermore, these brooms are an absolute must for your campervan, caravan or motorhome, as they get into all the nooks and crannies. No matter what it is you are sweeping up, nothing beats a straw broom! And while at the factory you can actually watch them make one while you wait. It's extraordinary to see them do it. All is original machinery and the process is relatively quick, too! They are a great bunch of guys who work there and they're more than happy to let you watch them strut their stuff.

Also in Tumut, make sure you catch up on some Aboriginal heritage and culture. Pay a visit to the Tourist Info Centre (straight across the road from the Broom Factory) and ask for Shane. He is the area’s Aboriginal Culture Specialist and will give you an insight to the local Aboriginal history - it's fascinating, and is a look at Aboriginal history like you have never seen before.

So when you're next heading north or south along the Hume Highway, which can be otherwise quite boring, make sure Tumut is a must-visit destination on your itinerary. It's an easy drive from the highway and quite picturesque, too, especially if you lob there in Autumn when the colours are amazing. It's a great little town with all services, including a Maccas which will thrill the kids ... and some grown-ups!

Tumut is certainly one of the best "hidden treasures" we have found in all our travels. PETER "SPIDA" EVERITT The Great Australian Doorstep screens on Channel 7TWO in Australia. Visit www.thegreataustraliandoorstep.com.au for more information about Spida and his family's travels throughout Australia.

DriveNow Team

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