How many overnight stops suit an Adelaide-to-Melbourne drive with a baby?
We have a one-year-old and want a relaxed coastal trip rather than a daily race between hotels.
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How many nights should we allow from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road?
We may have only one or two Adelaide nights and four or five nights for the coastal drive with a rental car.
Is an Eyre Peninsula detour realistic during a ten-day Adelaide road trip?
We are driving from Victoria with an eight-year-old and want both nature and city time before flying out.
How should we sequence Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Ranges in nine days?
We want island wildlife, a wine stop, Wilpena Pound and a little time in Adelaide.
How many days should we allow for Adelaide to Melbourne with a seven-year-old?
We have a July holiday and want worthwhile stops without keeping our child in the car all day.
How should we choose an Adelaide to Darwin tour with fixed travel dates?
I have roughly two weeks between leaving Adelaide and a booked stay in Darwin, and would rather travel with a group.
How can we make a Sydney to Adelaide family drive feel less rushed?
We want several Adelaide days and an island visit during a two-week road trip.
When should we collect a rental car for an Adelaide to Melbourne road trip?
We have a guided island day and an Adelaide city day before driving the Great Ocean Road.
How should we choose a base for Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay by car?
We want a few days of Eyre Peninsula sightseeing and can drive between coastal towns.
What should we check when renting a car for a South Australia loop?
We hope to visit wine regions, the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.
How much of South Australia should we add to a Melbourne wedding trip?
We are already planning a Great Ocean Road outing and are weighing more interstate travel in a limited holiday.
How many stops should we allow on a Melbourne-to-Adelaide drive?
We want scenery and an overnight town or two, but do not want every day to become hours behind the wheel.