I will be coming from Ireland to ride sydney-melbourne, as much along the coast as possible(dont want long boring miles), but wanting to avoid highway hazards. I have been thinking about using princes highway, but have read different reports about cycling along it, from hellish to downright dangerous. Can anyone clarify, if it is safe-ish and can it be avoided, while still using sealed roads. I will be on a adapted race/tour bike, so don't fancy gravel roads. I have a reasonable amount of time and don't mind the extra miles. Staying with friends in melbourne at the end, so don't mind a hard slog during the tour. Also, i have considered the camping option, as i am not sure about the frequency of hostels, along the route. Can anyone help me on this. I suppose i would enjoy the camping option, if i knew that i was not too far from the next water stop, etc. Another question to all you aussie cyclists. weather!! I was thinking November. Is that a good time or still a little wet?(was hoping for a break from the irish rain!) thanks for any advice you can give me. Uinseann