Melborne & back via Bega

I think the Princess Highway perhaps via Lakes Entrance would be nice. The drive through the mountains is nice too with some nice spots along the way. You can use www.whereis.com.au to map out the drive if you wish. I did the Bega drive not long ago en-route to Bermagui.

Jackpot

You have a few options:

A. Follow the Princes highway east out of Melbourne – this is the most direct route.

B. Vary this route by following the coast round from Melbourne to Sale and then continue NE on the Princes HWY.

C. You can return to Melbourne by going up the Snowy Mountains Highway via Albury. Probably more your type of mountainous roads!!

There are a few travel planners you can try to get driving instructions:

Site Link

tinyurl.com/or8kq

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PeterD

jakpot
straight run is straight up princes hwy (route 1) which will take about 8 hrs driving .
can do quicker or slower depending on stops.
could also go melb up hume highway(think 31) then great alpine rd through bright and eventually comes out at bruthen and onto princes hwy near bairnsdale and then continue on up to bega..very windy and hilly but fantastic views(if conditions good).
good test for vehichle and van.
depends how long u want to take to get there and if u want windy rds etc
wish u a great trip
cheers
david

Allow a minimum of three days for the route around the coast on princess highway (route 1) It is a beautiful drive and constantly changes - coastal views, mountains, deep forests etc - There is plenty of all accomodation en route if you need it.

Have a good holiday