Originally Posted by lowjhg

Parking is still free at the outdoor parking spaces just around the hotel. Covered parking attracts normal parking fees. Breakfast at lounge i believe is 6am to 10am on weekdays and 6:30am to 10:30am on weekends. Evening cocktails is standard from 6pm to 8pm all days. Hot food is available during both sessions.

Depending on what time you are driving back to sydney, you may face significant traffic jams on the hume highway. Best option is to fly up to sydney as it shouldn't be too expensive if you book far in advance. QF normally has prices like $149 per way.