HJTrowdyfan
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Traveling to Melbourne in June? Expect a "gusty" adventure, without the hassle of summer crowds. For those who love outdoors and nature, you will want to escape the confines of the city as soon as you arrive. A drive to the Central Business District, for Americans, who drive on the "right" side of the road, will prove to be a challenge even with a GPS. Go ahead, make a left turn, using the American method, and you will be taking your life in your own hands.
From the airport, I would encourage you to rent a car, with a GPS. Before leaving the parking lot, familiarize yourself with the GPS and the car. Otherwise, you may be washing the windshield at every turn.
Enough with the basics, upon our arrival in Melbourne, we rented a car and headed out to the coastal town of Geelong. This site was selected because of its convenience to Melbourne, as well as, the Great Ocean Road.
The Four Points by Sheraton Geelong provided to be a great use of SPG points. The location is across the road from the Steampacket Gardens, where you can enjoy a stroll along the waterfront, view the art exhibits in the park and relax among the locals. The staff was very accommodating. The room was clean, neat and had a wonderful view of the park, marina and coastline.
Geelong is a quaint town offering a variety of restaurants, shops and museums. Within a few blocks of the hotel, we found the National Wool Museum, a shopping mall and several local pubs and eateries.
Looking for a place to rest after your international flight, while getting your feet on the ground again? A day in Geelong, before exploring the Great Ocean Road will prove to be one of the highlights of your trip.
From the airport, I would encourage you to rent a car, with a GPS. Before leaving the parking lot, familiarize yourself with the GPS and the car. Otherwise, you may be washing the windshield at every turn.
Enough with the basics, upon our arrival in Melbourne, we rented a car and headed out to the coastal town of Geelong. This site was selected because of its convenience to Melbourne, as well as, the Great Ocean Road.
The Four Points by Sheraton Geelong provided to be a great use of SPG points. The location is across the road from the Steampacket Gardens, where you can enjoy a stroll along the waterfront, view the art exhibits in the park and relax among the locals. The staff was very accommodating. The room was clean, neat and had a wonderful view of the park, marina and coastline.
Geelong is a quaint town offering a variety of restaurants, shops and museums. Within a few blocks of the hotel, we found the National Wool Museum, a shopping mall and several local pubs and eateries.
Looking for a place to rest after your international flight, while getting your feet on the ground again? A day in Geelong, before exploring the Great Ocean Road will prove to be one of the highlights of your trip.