Trip itinerary help

[TTBRIDGE]

Hey all,

As some of you will have seen we are heading for Melbourne in October to collect our new van. We have a week between when we collect the van in Mel and we need to be back in Sydney for an event. So having never had the time, or the option to tour between the 2 major centres I am looking for options.

I am happy to come off the highway to have a look around. Think a stop in Wollongong is on the cards as Trish would like to do the over sea coast road. (Cannot remember the real name)

We will start off in Campbelfeild on a Saturday after spending a day loading it up with the crap we take down and doing the supplies.

As it is only 900 km between the 2, I was thinking the odd 2 night stop and 300 odd km once packed and on the road. With 2 kids I feels a little more relaxed if we are not moving everyday.

So any ideas would be great.
Tim

 

[Bushman]

T

Hey all,


I am happy to come off the highway to have a look around. Think a stop in Wollongong is on the cards as Trish would like to do the over sea coast road. (Cannot remember the real name)

Tim

I think you'll be referring to the Sea Cliff Bridge north of Wollongong.

 

[TTBRIDGE]

T


I think you'll be referring to the Sea Cliff Bridge north of Wollongong.

@Bushman that is the one.

 

[The Goodwins]

Liam's.......amazing....Nowra....Bermagui....or where the river cottage Australia is made.....Tilba

 

[twscoot]

Take the coast road....
Lakes entrance. (Via Buchan caves)
Malllacoota. (Beautiful)
Merimbula
Port Macquarie
My two cents worth...

 

[cruza driver]

Take the coast road....
Lakes entrance. (Via Buchan caves)
Malllacoota. (Beautiful)
Merimbula
Port Macquarie
My two cents worth...

Yep agree, thats the way to go

 

[Flanders]

Tathra!!

 

[carpanda]

We have stayed at lake conjola lakeside van park. We were in a cabin at the time, but can't wait to take our van there, when we get it! They have a kids waterpark, the pool area is brand new and has a sandy area for the kids like a beach. U can walk to the bowls across the road for a great feed too.

 

[expanda]

Getting close now what have you got plamned so far?

 

[bigman0510]

ooooh, I will be heading down that way too

23rd OCT - 23rd NOV
Moranbah to Melbourne and back!

 

[TTBRIDGE]

Getting close now what have you got plamned so far?

@expanda Yes mate, we have come up with a loose plan. Don't think it is going to get much better than that. So from the suggestions we got and a few other ideas.

Wallan - Friends Place, loading and setting up the van for the night (take our time)
Off the the "Puff & Billy" steam train ride, then to Lakes Entrance.
Mallacoota, Merimbulla, Dalmaney (This place looks nice) Then wollongong, Lane cove (Monster Jam) Then onto Brisbane in 2 days.

We are planning a few 2 night stops so it feels a bit more relaxed and not moving everyday.

It is getting close now, Wife and kids flights are booked. My overnight accommodation is booked for my "halfway point" on the way down ( planning an Brisbane to Mel in 2 days) Just a waiting game till i can leave now.

 

[expanda]

@expanda Yes mate, we have come up with a loose plan. Don't think it is going to get much better than that. So from the suggestions we got and a few other ideas.

Wallan - Friends Place, loading and setting up the van for the night (take our time)
Off the the "Puff & Billy" steam train ride, then to Lakes Entrance.
Mallacoota, Merimbulla, Dalmaney (This place looks nice) Then wollongong, Lane cove (Monster Jam) Then onto Brisbane in 2 days.

We are planning a few 2 night stops so it feels a bit more relaxed and not moving everyday.

It is getting close now, Wife and kids flights are booked. My overnight accommodation is booked for my "halfway point" on the way down ( planning an Brisbane to Mel in 2 days) Just a waiting game till i can leave now.

Sounds like you have picked a great route.

Very nice and scenic!

Make sure you keep us posted on your travels.

 

[The Goodwins]

Hey @bigman0510 isn't Moranbah the Gold Coast of the Channel Country......

 

[TTBRIDGE]

@expanda Yes mate, we have come up with a loose plan. Don't think it is going to get much better than that. So from the suggestions we got and a few other ideas.

Wallan - Friends Place, loading and setting up the van for the night (take our time)
Off the the "Puff & Billy" steam train ride, then to Lakes Entrance.
Mallacoota, Merimbulla, Dalmaney (This place looks nice) Then wollongong, Lane cove (Monster Jam) Then onto Brisbane in 2 days.

We are planning a few 2 night stops so it feels a bit more relaxed and not moving everyday.

It is getting close now, Wife and kids flights are booked. My overnight accommodation is booked for my "halfway point" on the way down ( planning an Brisbane to Mel in 2 days) Just a waiting game till i can leave now.

@expanda, will do. Probably do a trip report this time, but i never remember to take enough photos.

 

[bigman0510]

Hey @bigman0510 isn't Moranbah the Gold Coast of the Channel Country......

I think it has half the population from the Gold Coast in it from week to week, but that's about it when it comes to the glamour....lol

 

[The Goodwins]

Don't worry less glamour but also MUCH less crime......

 

[bigman0510]

Debatable sometimes... For a good laugh you need to join "Moranbah community notice board" on Facebook some really funny stuff sometimes, trivial