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Rlyss · 07-17-2004, 03:56 AM

Hey everyone! True to my post in Tilted Travel, I've decided to go on a solo road trip north, from Melbourne to Canberra, and then east to the NSW/Vic border, and then follow the coast back to Melbourne.

I have a one week maximum time limit, since uni goes back on the 26th and I'll be leaving on the 19th. I'm bringing lots of snacks, lots of music (96 CDs!), and lots of warm clothes, I'm gonna jump in the car and head off on my first road trip!

My goals are to visit Wagga Wagga and Gundagai (simply because of their names!), see Parliament House and the War Memorial (and hopefully take part in the guided tours), and then have enough time for a leisurely drive along the coast back to Melbourne.

Since the Travel forum seems a little quiet, does anyone here have any hints or tips for me, suggestions, advice, things to see, or stories of their own?

And just as an aside, does anyone know how easy it will be to sleep in my car overnight in the country? If I pull into a rest area and lock my doors, will I be fined/told to move along by the police?

07-17-2004, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rlyss The Pusher Location: Edinburgh	Road trip from Melbourne to Canberra and back Hey everyone! True to my post in Tilted Travel, I've decided to go on a solo road trip north, from Melbourne to Canberra, and then east to the NSW/Vic border, and then follow the coast back to Melbourne. I have a one week maximum time limit, since uni goes back on the 26th and I'll be leaving on the 19th. I'm bringing lots of snacks, lots of music (96 CDs!), and lots of warm clothes, I'm gonna jump in the car and head off on my first road trip! My goals are to visit Wagga Wagga and Gundagai (simply because of their names!), see Parliament House and the War Memorial (and hopefully take part in the guided tours), and then have enough time for a leisurely drive along the coast back to Melbourne. Since the Travel forum seems a little quiet, does anyone here have any hints or tips for me, suggestions, advice, things to see, or stories of their own? And just as an aside, does anyone know how easy it will be to sleep in my car overnight in the country? If I pull into a rest area and lock my doors, will I be fined/told to move along by the police?