Eileen’s Review – selfdrive beats bus trip

Hello Tim,

Just back from my trip to Oz. I decided to fly to Melbourne and do trips from there so I could see the city as well. I loved the city, much more compact than Sydney. Saw the penguin parade which was lovely, shame I couldn’t bring one back. I took a coach trip to see The Great Ocean Rd which was good, quite spectacular but I think I would have enjoyed it more driving myself, as per original plan! It seemed very rushed to fit in a day in a big group. Still, there’s always next time.

Many thanks for your ideas and advice, regards,

Eileen

From: Tim Kottek

Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 10:48 PM

To: Eileen Hall

Subject: Re: June — Torquay on the Great Ocean Road contact form

Dear Eileen,

Booking after you arrive in Sydney makes absolute sense.  There is good reason to book online, so arriving in Melbourne or Avalon on the 21st and leaving from there on the 24 – late in the day leads to this possible itinerary

21st

Torquay, or Lorne, or if arriving later in the day Geelong Maroo Park Cottages – Just off the Great Ocean Road on the way to Anglesea.  Look at http://www.roamfree.com/AccommodationProviderDetails.aspx?cID=405&rID=373309&lID=390658&apID=103437&Duration=4&adu=2&WebID=14767

22nd and 23rd Apollo Bay from where you can visit the Apostles and drive into the hinterland Look at http://www.roamfree.com/Results.aspx?cID=405&rID=373309&lID=345116&sDate=22-Jun-2010&Duration=2&curID=1&WebID=14767

Enjoy your trip

Cheers

Tim

On 18/05/2010, at 6:36 AM, Eileen Hall wrote:

Dear Tim,

I am thinking of 21st June to 24th to do my Ocean Rd drive but will not book anything until I arrive in Sydney on 6th in case the volcanic ash delays my flight from the U.K. Suggestions re. accommodation would be very helpful and then I might sound a bit knowledgeable if I go to a travel agent in Sydney.

Many thanks, Eileen

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From: “Tim Kottek” <tim@experiencetorquay.com.au>

Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 10:48 PM

To: “Eileen Hall” <eileen.hall@sky.com>

Subject: Re: June — Torquay on the Great Ocean Road contact form

Dear Eileen,

Short answer is yes.

Risks are:-

The driver as the spectacular parts require attention, BUT there are plenty of photo stops.

I would pre book accommodation, if you let me know how long you intend to spend in the area I can suggest some towns. On the site you will see buttons to book the popular towns.

Regards

Tim

On 10/05/2010, at 8:24 PM, Eileen Hall wrote:

Hi, Thank you for your answers. Sorry to be a pain, is this a safe road for a 60 something traveling alone?

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From: “Tim Kottek” <tim@experiencetorquay.com.au>

Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 12:20 AM

To: “Eileen Hall” <eileen.hall@sky.com>

Subject: Re: June — Torquay on the Great Ocean Road contact form

Yes to both. Check out the hire car situation at Avalon with your favourite provider. Winter walks on the beach and hinterland are terrific.

Cheers

Tim

On 10/05/2010, at 6:08 AM, Eileen Hall wrote:

Is this a good road to drive in June? Is it possible to fly from Sydney to

Avalon? Thank you.

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