John

I am travelling to Australia during March and have heard great things about the Great Ocean Road. We are planning on renting a care and driving from Adelaide to Melbourne.<BR><BR>I would appreciate if anyone has any insight on the following questions:<BR><BR>How many nights should we take to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne?<BR><BR>Do you have any hotel/bed & breakfast recommendations on the way?<BR><BR>What are the must see sights on the way?<BR><BR>Thank you for your help!<BR><BR>John

Mike

G'day John, <BR>March generally is a good time for the GOR, however being on the Southern Ocean it can quickly turn wet and cold. That said, this can also happen in the middle of summer. <BR><BR>Take 3 days. Some may say you can do it in 2, but you'll soon find that you'll want to stop at so many places along the coast and then try to make up for lost time by driving too fast on a very windy road. <BR>Stop for a walk in the rainforest, Mates Rest is better than Melba Gully. <BR><BR>Visit the Erskine falls at Lorne and the Anglesea Golf course for masses of Kangaroos. <BR>Visit Bells Beach just before you get to Torquay. <BR><BR>During march you shouldn't have any problems finding accommodation along the way, even without prior bookings. many of the Caravan/camping parks have very good standart cabins at reasonable prices. <BR><BR>All the info you'll need: http://www.tourvic.com.au/ocean_road/default.htm <BR><BR>Enjoy, <BR>Mike

Mike

G'day John, <BR>March generally is a good time for the GOR, however being on the Southern Ocean it can quickly turn wet and cold. That said, this can also happen in the middle of summer. <BR><BR>Take 3 - 4 days. Some may say you can do it in 2, but you'll soon find that you'll want to stop at so many places along the coast and then try to make up for lost time by driving too fast on a very windy road. <BR>Stop for a walk in the rainforest, Mates Rest is better than Melba Gully. <BR><BR>Visit the Erskine Falls at Lorne and the Anglesea Golf course for masses of Kangaroos. <BR>Visit Bells Beach just before you get to Torquay. <BR><BR>During march you shouldn't have any problems finding accommodation along the way, even without prior bookings. many of the Caravan/camping parks have very good standart cabins at reasonable prices. <BR><BR>All the info you'll need: http://www.tourvic.com.au/ocean_road/default.htm <BR><BR>Enjoy, <BR>Mike

Kay

John,<BR>Port Fairy is a popular place to stop for the night, has some very good accommodation and restaurants. Check out www.myportfairy.com<BR>Also Lorne is great for a coffee or meal, also has lots of places to stay.<BR>The Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell are an absolute must to see, also Loch Ard Gorge - read the story on the plaque at the top of the cliff.<BR>Kay

marg

Port Fairy (a little old fishing port)<BR>is our favourite overnight place - lots of B&Bs, motels, caravan parks. At Apollo Bay, look for the signs to Mariner's lookout - great views over the coast.<BR>Another interesting place is Robe in South Australia. If you intend to drive along the Coorong, Robe makes a good overnight stop. This was where the Chinese came to Australia in the goldrush days - they walked from Robe to the gold fields at Ballarat and Bendigo. <BR>I'd allow at least two overnight stops as you will find lots of places to stop and look.