Australia Trip Planning: Great Ocean Road Tour

I found out at Melbourne's Fringe Festival last fall that those Melbournites do host a good show -- one of them, the Melbourne Comedy Festival is happening April 4-9. Drop by if you're in the vicinity: I saw some great comedy at the Fringe Festival, so a festival totally devoted to Australia's funny folks has got to be even better. And after the festival, I had the opportunity to take a Great Ocean Road tour, and was I glad I did -- you will be, too: one of the world's most beautiful drives, the Great Ocean Road can be done in a long day on a tour bus, many of which you'll find to be packed with fellow backpackers. Get a glimpse before you go:

• Trip Planner - Great Ocean Road Tour

Where to stay in Melbourne:

• Melbourne Hostel - Nomads Backpackers Review
• Nomads Hostel Photos

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