R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
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Last edit: 15-04-2021
Route Summary Australia is very big; 8 million km2, that is more than 226 times larger than the Netherlands! Has a diversity of flora and fauna; the most diverse types of plants, trees and animals, especially birds and a lot of typical Australian marsupials, which you will not find anywhere else in the world!
Enjoy all the beauty enormously: From the evergreen tropical rainforests, to the vast Outback; from the desert to the countless and quiet idyllic palm beaches; from the winter sports areas in the south-east to the vibrant and impressive metropolis of Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
You will see and experience it all in this great tour of Australia, a tour to remember!
Start Point: Williamstown, Quest Williamstown North
End point: Melbourne, Quality Hotel Manor
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Duration
9h 12m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
419.32 km
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RouteXpert Review After this last stop, the suburbs of Melbourne are looming again and it is also getting busier again, taking the last beautiful curves in the Dandenong Ranges National Park-Ferntree Gully, and then turning onto the Canterburry Road. One last refueling stop before you get to the hotel, so that you can let this day sink in.
This 4-star rated route is on good roads, again with some nice views and curves that seem endless. Stick to Melbourne for a few more days, because there is plenty to see and experience in this metropolis too.
General info:
Victoria is the smallest state on the Australian mainland. It is located in the southeastern corner of the continent and has a population of over 6.5 million on an area of 227,416 km². The border with New South Wales is the south bank of the River Murray. It borders South Australia to the west and the Indian Ocean to the south. Brass Strait lies between Victoria and Tasmania. Victoria, like Queensland, is named after Queen Victoria.
The capital Melbourne with about 70% of the state's population and located on the north side of Port Philipbaai has Australia's busiest container port. The city is the state's economic and cultural center. This town is also home to the State Library of Victoria.
There are wide variations in climate in Victoria, from the moderately humid eastern Gippsland to the snow-capped, almost 2000 meter high Australian Alps in the northeast, and from the hot semi-desert of the northwest to the lush irrigation areas along the Murray. Mount Bogong is the highest mountain in Victoria.
Gold was found near Raspberry Creek in Victoria in the 19th century. This gold was of very high quality. Hamlets were founded along the brook. The hamlet of A1 Mine Settlement takes its name from this period.
History
The area was already inhabited when the first Anglo-Australians settled there in 1803. In 1835, John Batman bought an area from the native population on which to build the city of Melbourne. In 1851 the area was detached from New South Wales and in 1855 it was given the status of a self-governing colony. A parliament consisting of two chambers was elected. The first Prime Minister was William Haines. In 1901, the six Australian colonies formed the Commonwealth of Australia, and Victoria has been a federal state of that country ever since.
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Victoria (abbreviated as Vic) is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state with a land area of 227,444 km2 (87,817 sq mi) and the most densely populated state in Australia (28 per km2). Victoria is bordered with New South Wales to the north and South Australia to the west, and is bounded by the Bass Strait to the south (with the exception of a small land border with Tasmania located along Boundary Islet), the Great Australian Bight portion of the Southern Ocean to the southwest, and the Tasman Sea (a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean) to the southeast. The state encompasses a range of climates and geographical features from its temperate coastal and central regions to the Victorian Alps in the north-east and the semi-arid north-west.
Victoria has a population of over 6.6 million, the majority of which is concentrated in the central south area surrounding Port Phillip Bay, and in particular in the metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne, Victoria's state capital and largest city and also Australia's second-largest city, where over three quarters of the Victorian population live. The state is home to four of Australia's 20 largest cities: Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. The population is diverse, with 35.1% of inhabitants being immigrants.Victoria is home to numerous Aboriginal groups, including the Boonwurrung, the Bratauolung, the Djadjawurrung, the Gunai, the Gunditjmara, the Taungurong, the Wathaurong, the Wurundjeri, and the Yorta Yorta. There were more than 30 Aboriginal languages spoken in the area prior to European colonisation. In 1770 James Cook claimed the east coast of the Australian continent for the Kingdom of Great Britain, and from 1788 the area that is now Victoria was a part of the colony of New South Wales. The first European settlement in the area occurred in 1803 at Sullivan Bay. Much of what is now Victoria was included in 1836 in the Port Phillip District of New South Wales. Named in honour of Queen Victoria, Victoria was separated from New South Wales and established as a separate Crown colony in 1851, achieving responsible government in 1855. The Victorian gold rush in the 1850s and 1860s significantly increased Victoria's population and wealth. By the time of Australian Federation in 1901, Melbourne had become the largest city in Australasia, and served as the federal capital of Australia until Canberra was opened in 1927. The state continued to grow strongly through various periods of the 20th and early 21st centuries as a result of high levels of international and interstate migration.
Victoria has 38 seats in the Australian House of Representatives and 12 seats in the Australian Senate. At state level, the Parliament of Victoria consists of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. The Labor Party, led by Daniel Andrews as premier, has governed Victoria since 2014. The Governor of Victoria, the representative of the Monarchy of Australia in the state, is currently Linda Dessau. Victoria is divided into 79 local government areas, as well as several unincorporated areas which the state administers directly.
Victoria's economy is the second-largest among Australian states and is highly diversified, with service sectors predominating. Culturally, Melbourne hosts a number of museums, art galleries, and theatres, and is also described as the world's sporting capital, and the spiritual home of Australian cricket and Australian rules football.
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Victoria has a population of over 6.6 million, the majority of which is concentrated in the central south area surrounding Port Phillip Bay, and in particular in the metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne, Victoria's state capital and largest city and also Australia's second-largest city, where over three quarters of the Victorian population live. The state is home to four of Australia's 20 largest cities: Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. The population is diverse, with 35.1% of inhabitants being immigrants.Victoria is home to numerous Aboriginal groups, including the Boonwurrung, the Bratauolung, the Djadjawurrung, the Gunai, the Gunditjmara, the Taungurong, the Wathaurong, the Wurundjeri, and the Yorta Yorta. There were more than 30 Aboriginal languages spoken in the area prior to European colonisation. In 1770 James Cook claimed the east coast of the Australian continent for the Kingdom of Great Britain, and from 1788 the area that is now Victoria was a part of the colony of New South Wales. The first European settlement in the area occurred in 1803 at Sullivan Bay. Much of what is now Victoria was included in 1836 in the Port Phillip District of New South Wales. Named in honour of Queen Victoria, Victoria was separated from New South Wales and established as a separate Crown colony in 1851, achieving responsible government in 1855. The Victorian gold rush in the 1850s and 1860s significantly increased Victoria's population and wealth. By the time of Australian Federation in 1901, Melbourne had become the largest city in Australasia, and served as the federal capital of Australia until Canberra was opened in 1927. The state continued to grow strongly through various periods of the 20th and early 21st centuries as a result of high levels of international and interstate migration.
Victoria has 38 seats in the Australian House of Representatives and 12 seats in the Australian Senate. At state level, the Parliament of Victoria consists of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. The Labor Party, led by Daniel Andrews as premier, has governed Victoria since 2014. The Governor of Victoria, the representative of the Monarchy of Australia in the state, is currently Linda Dessau. Victoria is divided into 79 local government areas, as well as several unincorporated areas which the state administers directly.
Victoria's economy is the second-largest among Australian states and is highly diversified, with service sectors predominating. Culturally, Melbourne hosts a number of museums, art galleries, and theatres, and is also described as the world's sporting capital, and the spiritual home of Australian cricket and Australian rules football.
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Route Collections in this region Top Car and Motorcycle Route from Melbourne to Brisbane
Planning to go through Australia by motorcycle? Then read the five tips below carefully, so that you can start your motorcycle holiday well prepared. Good preparation is half the job.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
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The 10 most downloaded routes in Australia from RouteXpert Hans van de Ven
Hello and welcome to this collection of the Top 10 MyRoute app downloaded routes in Australia.
There will be a great new event to be announced soon, where all these routes can be driven.
Download them all now and place them in a new "Top 10" folder, so that you always have them at hand.
If you are going to drive one of these routes in the meantime, track them with the MRA Mobile App or with MRA Navigation. Take some photos (moments) along the way as these will come in handy.
Create a travelogue of your Top 10 driven routes and add the recorded track to it.
There will also be some great prizes on offer, so keep an eye on the MRA-RouteXperts page and your mail.
The 10 routes are:
1. R06 NSW Jenolan to Sydney
2. R04 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains North West
3. R02 VIC NSW Wangaratta to Canberra
4. R05 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains East
5. R23 NT Darwin to Willeroo
6. R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
7. R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South
8. R35 WA Perth to Mount Barker
9. R19 NT Tennant Creek to Mataranka
10. R10 QLD Chinchilla to Springsure
There will be a great new event to be announced soon, where all these routes can be driven.
Download them all now and place them in a new "Top 10" folder, so that you always have them at hand.
If you are going to drive one of these routes in the meantime, track them with the MRA Mobile App or with MRA Navigation. Take some photos (moments) along the way as these will come in handy.
Create a travelogue of your Top 10 driven routes and add the recorded track to it.
There will also be some great prizes on offer, so keep an eye on the MRA-RouteXperts page and your mail.
The 10 routes are:
1. R06 NSW Jenolan to Sydney
2. R04 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains North West
3. R02 VIC NSW Wangaratta to Canberra
4. R05 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains East
5. R23 NT Darwin to Willeroo
6. R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
7. R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South
8. R35 WA Perth to Mount Barker
9. R19 NT Tennant Creek to Mataranka
10. R10 QLD Chinchilla to Springsure
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