autojack Posted 24July, 2018 Report Share Posted 24July, 2018 When I lived in the States I had an excuse to commute in my car 65 miles on pretty open highways once a week. Now I've had the poor thing in Melbourne since February but hardly had the chance to use it! I work from home now so no place to commute to, and unfortunately weekends are pretty busy with two young kids that need attention. But I could probably sneak away for a long lunch on a weekday. Can anyone suggest a place I could cruise to from Parkville that wouldn't have me sitting in traffic or stopping at a light every other block? I was thinking maybe down to St. Kilda or something could be good. Albert Park?? I'd just be happy to have a drive around, warm the oil and listen to the engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 24July, 2018 Report Share Posted 24July, 2018 What about Kew Boulevard its short but at least you get out & about... happy to join you when i feel like a quick spin during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autojack Posted 24July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 24July, 2018 10 minutes ago, James P said: What about Kew Boulevard its short but at least you get out & about... happy to join you when i feel like a quick spin during the day Hmm, around the golf course and whatnot? Good idea, I went on a vintage Vespa ride through there a few years ago, it was nice! I might take you up on the offer of a joint drive as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 24July, 2018 Report Share Posted 24July, 2018 James hit it, for sure ….for a nice little short spurt ... You'd only be about 15mins from Studley Park, so for a longer slice of fun -- onto the boulevard there and then onto the freeway at Chandler Highway and back off at Bullen Rd. Straight down to the end and around into Templestowe and through the semi bush to Warrandyte.. That'd be about an hour. Have a feed and a drink there and lots of long ways home re St Andrews, Whittlesea and onto the Hume back to Parkville or a shorter fun journey from Warrandyte across to Eltham and back into Templestowe and home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 24July, 2018 Report Share Posted 24July, 2018 Yep go north of the eastern, trickle around the boulevard and the like. Traffic around st kilda is no fun. It isn't too far to head out to warrandyte via templestowe either. Just keep your times between 930 and 2pm and you'll be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdRock Posted 25July, 2018 Report Share Posted 25July, 2018 yep, agree with the above. Jump on the boulevard around abbotsford/johnston st end.... you can get off at alphington and jump straight onto the eastern. Go through the tunnel, get off at ringwood bypass, chuck a left and head around warrandyte, wonga park, etc, decent windy roads around there. Or instead of turning off to warrandyte, you can go straight which will take you to mount dandenong. Lots of windy roads up the mountain and some fun unsealed side roads if you dont mind taking your car off road a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 25July, 2018 Report Share Posted 25July, 2018 18 hours ago, James P said: What about Kew Boulevard its short but at least you get out & about... happy to join you when i feel like a quick spin during the day Keep me in the loop you two, I could probably join you as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 2 Posted 25July, 2018 Report Share Posted 25July, 2018 im 5 mins from the Kew Boulevard, so im in also! for those near Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Rosanna etc - Lower Plenty rd takes you out pretty quickly through Eltham and into the Christmas Hills to Yarra Glen. There is a cafe in Watsons Creek called The Dark Horse and the new Chocolaterie in Yarra Glen (massive car park for an SMT) for a couple of stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911 Snake Posted 27July, 2018 Report Share Posted 27July, 2018 Im in Richmond and often do the Warrandyte/Kinglake/Healsville/Eltham loops. A little further out, head up to Warburton and the Reefton Spur... all of a sudden you're on some of the best twisty's in the state in my opinion Count me in on a sunny Saturday or Sunday morning if a drive is organised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.