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Drive Victoria
Discover the diversity and beauty of Victoria\'s regions.You will find the world-class wineries of the Yarra Valley or take a drive to the mineral springs of Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, there are lots of coastal villages and alpine towns in the High Country, the state of Victoria truely has something for everyone.
Drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road, and you will be amazed at this wonderful road that is carved along steep cliffs and rolling hills.The great ocean road is truly a word class road and a exsprience not to be missed if you come here.
Capital Melbourne
Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. It is laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan vibe, sits on the loverly banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay.
CBD
One glance at a map and it’s obvious that Melbourne is a planned city: a tidy, balanced grid of neatly angled streets. Making it esy to drive around. The CBD is made up of precincts – distinct enclaves each with its own flavour and charm. Some are just a lane or two, while others cover the banks of the Yarra River or a busy CBD street.
City fringe
Extending around the bay are a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinct character and personality. A short tram drive from the city centre, Melbourne’s suburban neighbourhoods are a must see for anyone wanting to experience what life here is really all about.
Rental cars and Motorhomes and Campervans are freely available from Melbourne Airport and Melbourne City locations.
Drive Ideas
Victoria\'s regions are packed with a diversity of attractions that will thrill and surprise. you can drive to the high country\'s and see snow capped mountains and pristine beauty of its national parks, or drive to stunning coastal rock formations and magnificent beaches, Victoria offers an unmatched range of exciting experiences. And the state\'s compact size means they area all within easy driving distance. In no more than two to three hours drive visitors can experience temperate rainforests, wild coastal scenery, wineries, lakes, magnificent rivers and snow in winter.
Roads
Victoria has first class freeways and highways connecting the states, cities and towns and interstate destinations. Roads are classified using the M, A, B & C numbering system according to their quality and function. For example M roads are freeways and A roads are highways. Road signs carry the classification and number.
Citylink a 22km expressway with tunnels under the Yarra River linking the airport with the city and south eastern suburbs. It is divided into two sections the southern and western links and connects the Tullamarine Freeway the West Gate and Monash Freeways. Distinctive blue and yellow signs identify Citylink, warning drivers tolls apply. Citylink uses electronic tolling (no toll booths). Casual users can purchase 24 hour or weekend passes from post offices or the CityLink Customer Centre (Ph: 13 26 29 or log onto www.citylink.com.au). Passes allow unlimited travel on all Citylink sections. The date of travel must be nominated with the 24 hour period beginning from the time of the first trip. Weekend passes apply from midday on the Friday to midnight on the Sunday. All vehicles using Citylink are photographed and those without valid e-tags or day passes are fined. Taxis incorporate the toll in their fares.
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