Originally Posted by
Monolith2
I'll definitely try to get down to Melbourne, you make it sound really nice. Google maps says it's about 10 hours away by car, so I can probably catch a bus down. One more thing to add to my "to-do" list!
You can also do it by train. If you want to save time, and a nights accommodations, you can do the overnight bus with Firefly Express that leaves at 7pm. Personally, having done this by both bus and train, I'd find a cheap fare and fly.
http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au/FFWebBooking/index.asp
http://www.countrylink.info/