To drive or fly
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:08 pm
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To drive or fly
Hi all,
Now have to visit the wife's cousin in melbourne after arriving in sydney,is it worth getting an internal flight or trying to drive it taking into account the flight will be *3 so could work out expensive.any ideas?
Now have to visit the wife's cousin in melbourne after arriving in sydney,is it worth getting an internal flight or trying to drive it taking into account the flight will be *3 so could work out expensive.any ideas?
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:15 pm
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Problem with driving is that it cannot be done in one go unless you want to put yourself at risk of microsleeps. The accomodation will then set you back the little you save. Another uncomfortable option but cheap is an overnight coach. If there are 2 driving then it can be done in one go safely. 13 hours of boring countryside.
For prices check out www.quantas.com.au , www.virginblue.com.au , www.travel.com.au .
Greyhound Pioneer, Mc Caffertys and Firefly are the main Sydney Melbourne coach companies.
For prices check out www.quantas.com.au , www.virginblue.com.au , www.travel.com.au .
Greyhound Pioneer, Mc Caffertys and Firefly are the main Sydney Melbourne coach companies.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:22 pm
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Originally posted by bondipom
13 hours of boring countryside.
13 hours of boring countryside.
it may be boring to some but not all, i like the idea of taking l-o-n-g drives in oz, you get to see some of the country and spend some quality time with the family.
when in oz we travelled from brisbane to cape york by 4wd and loved every minute of it.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:25 pm
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Thanks bondipom for the info looks like flying then ,can't see the wife wanting to share the driving ,will check out the websites but will still have to hire car in melbourne as she lives two hours from the city in sheparton.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:29 pm
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Originally posted by welshboybilly
it may be boring to some but not all, i like the idea of taking l-o-n-g drives in oz, you get to see some of the country and spend some quality time with the family.
when in oz we travelled from brisbane to cape york by 4wd and loved every minute of it.
it may be boring to some but not all, i like the idea of taking l-o-n-g drives in oz, you get to see some of the country and spend some quality time with the family.
when in oz we travelled from brisbane to cape york by 4wd and loved every minute of it.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:34 pm
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Thanks bondipom for the info looks like flying then ,can't see the wife wanting to share the driving ,will check out the websites but will still have to hire car in melbourne as she lives two hours from the city in sheparton.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:37 pm
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Originally posted by Megalania
Fly REX from Sydney to Albury, have your cousin pick you up in Albury and drive to Shepparton, passing through Beechworth for lunch and a look around.
REX
Fly REX from Sydney to Albury, have your cousin pick you up in Albury and drive to Shepparton, passing through Beechworth for lunch and a look around.
REX
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:46 pm
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150km, same as Melbourne. Difference is you get to see the countryside on back roads (and lots of trees) with no long boring stretches of multi lane highway.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:48 pm
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Originally posted by bondipom
Sydney Melbourne on the Hulme Highway is boring. It is inland, treeless although the Big Merino is near Goulbourn. I would like to drive other areas of Oz but I would not recommend a holiday down the Hulme Highway.
Sydney Melbourne on the Hulme Highway is boring. It is inland, treeless although the Big Merino is near Goulbourn. I would like to drive other areas of Oz but I would not recommend a holiday down the Hulme Highway.
.Its only about 750km to Melb (less to Shepparton), so it shouldnt take you much more than about 8½ - 9 hrs driving time (allowing for some slow traffic & toilet stops). Add more obviously if you stop for food/scenic attractions etc. I would estimate about an hour less for Shepparton.
Or you could fly & just get it over & done with
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Dec 2nd 2003, 9:53 pm
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Is Albury a big airport would there be a car hire depot.
Dec 2nd 2003, 9:57 pm
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Originally posted by foxy
Is Albury a big airport would there be a car hire depot.
Is Albury a big airport would there be a car hire depot.
Dec 2nd 2003, 10:17 pm
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You forgot the Dog on the Tuckerbox 
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And the Dad & Dave statue as well!
. And the Dad & Dave statue as well!