Coastal Victoria Road Trips - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)
This chapter contains the Welcome to Victoria, Coastal Victoria Highlights, Melbourne City Guide and Need to Know chapters from Lonely Planet’s Coastal Victoria Road Trips guidebook.
Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for Victoria PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.
- trip highlights: the best experiences and the road trips to take you there
- trip highlights: details of the sights you simply must stop for
- expert advice: discover even more with our city guide to Melbourne, plus practical need-to-know information
Coverage includes: Welcome to Victoria, Coastal Victoria Highlights, Melbourne City Guide and Need to Know.

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- Create your perfect trip with our planning tools and suggested itineraries
- Our experts uncover hidden gems to make your visit unique
- Packed with inspiring images, walking tours and the best local knowledge
- Detailed listings on everything from top sights and activities to eating, shopping, nightlife and accommodation

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