driving from Sorrento vic. to Lang Land Vic. what is the traffic / roads like??

If you are thinking of taking the ferry just to avoid traffic (avoid Melbourne), there is really nothing to worry about (says an ex South Australian who has lived in Melb and now lives in Gippsland). I think you'd be better off sticking to the freeway and coming straight over the westgate, down the monash fwy (stay in the right hand lanes and go stright through following the signs to the "SE suburbs") and then one turn onto the South Gippsland Highway. You will need to get a day pass from CityLink to cover the tolls - but it is an easy run.

If you are doing it because you want the opportunity to visit the mornington peninsula (wineries etc) then go for it, there is no problem with the road that way for towing a caravan - but there will be some slower sections as you pass through the built up areas and hills of the peninsula. It might be a nicer drive to go over to Red Hill and then up the other side of the peninsula if you want to escape the masses.

Enjoy the trip.

People.

For what ever reason, The word TOLL/TOLLWAY strikes terror into the hearts and minds of all South and Western Australians who will rather go a zillion kilometers out of their way, in the middle of the night if they have to, to defeat/avoid same.

I have many friends and relatives from these two States, who whenever venturing near Melbourne, are on the phone to me to find out how to either avoid the Tollways of get me to add them to my CITYLINK account.

Hard to believe I know, but a fact of life that I now accept and have given up trying to convince them that Tollways are all good.

DD

Hi gonebush,

I agree with the other going via Melbourne on freeway and toll roads, once you get on the South Gippsland highway, good run to Lang Lang. the Hwy is a little rough these days due to all the sand trucks and traffic using it but still ok.

I was going to Geelong the other day from Cranbourne and thought about using the ferry on return trip and was going to cost $96.00 For 2 adults 1 baby 4wd and 6x4 trailer so not cheap, so check prices.

Where abouts in Lang are ya going, as I have lived there for over 40 years.

Have a great trip,

David

Hi

I am the same about avoiding the built up areas.

If worried about traffic, can you travel on a Sunday morning when the traffic is a bit lighter?

Good Luck Kath

Goodness gracious - take the ferry - it is a great trip, see the beautiful houses at Portsea, maybe see some dolphins - see the roughness of the rip - off at Sorrento - up through Dromana (veer right) to Mornington, turn right to at Tyabb Road, then left onto Moorooduc Road, through Moorooduc to Sages Road, turn right through Baxter all the way to Tooradin. Easy peasy. Very straightforward.
The road up from Geelong is good - but you will strike traffic no matter what time or day you go that way, most likely - I personly would use the ferry.

Chris
All caravans, no matter what size, are $22 on the 7 and 8AM ferry departures.
From Adelaide - quickest way probably Dukes/Western Hwys to Ballarat, thence Geelong --> Queenscliff. Alternative we often use is Keith, Penola, Hamilton, Camperdown, Geelong -->.
Cheers
Andrew

Chris

Great trip once only, thats what we did for the hell of it
Cost us $87 for a Navara and Camper Trailer 5 years ago.
Dunno what price it is now .. lots of $$$$$$$$$ with a caravan, guaranteed.

The best way is straight through on the freeways..
We live in Wonthaggi (another 35-40 minutes along from Lang Lang) and only ever use Melbourne's freeway system, even in peak hour
Whatever the cost the freeways will be heaps cheaper, shorter, and quicker than using the ferry.

Cheers
Bucky

G'day Chris.
I would accept Julies advice above, nice drive.
Cheers
Barry

G'day Chris.
I would accept Julies advice above, nice drive.
Cheers
Barry

Chris, I gather you are travelling in the next few months? Once you leave East Gippsland (Lakes Entrance etc) your most direct route to Shepparton is via Omeo and Mt Hotham and Bright. It's a fabulous trip, but be aware it is subject to snow in winter and you must carry chains. You can hire them in Omeo and drop them off in Harrietville, cost is about $30. It might sound a bit scary, but if you manage to time it for a good day the roads will be snow-free and the scenery is something you won't forget in a hurry. You won't use the chains either.