Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific - Melbourne to Canberra (2-day trip)

In October 2007 I will have 2 days to drive from Melbourne to Canberra.

Apart from seeing Yarra Vallay on my way out of Melbourne, what else would be of interest on the way and where is a nice place to overnight (Snowy Mountains?).

Thanks in advance for any input.

One Possibllity Is To Drive To East Gippsland,lakes Entrance And Then Over The Mountains To Cooma And Canberra.goods Roads All The Way.it Is About 8 To 9 Hours Driving Time Over The Two Days

That's a good idea; there are two main ways; the other one is about 10 hours total driving via Albury and Yass.

Here's a google maps link: http://maps.google.com.au/?ie=UTF8&ll=-36.75649,147.315674&spn=5.526765,8.151855&z=7&om=1

If taking the Southern route there are some nice places to Stay at Lakes entrance.

FOr the northern route; Albury/Wodonga has many accommodation options.