This year our convoy is taking the scenic route. We’ll travel through some of Victoria’s world-famous regions, including the historic gold rush town of Bendigo and along the iconic Great Ocean Road.
We are regularly updating this year’s itinerary as events are confirmed. Make sure you check back regularly to learn what we have in store for you during Daniher’s Drive 2024!
Day 1: 10 October, Thurday – Melbourne to Bendigo
Launch -Williamstown
Location- Seaview Williamstown, 71 Morris St, Williamstown
Time- 8.30am-9.30am
Community event: Bacchus Marsh
Location- PSC Darley Bacchus Marsh, Darley park on Fitzroy st & Grey St.
Time- 10.30am-11.45am
Lunch: Waubra
Location- The Springs Hotel, 2073 Sunraysia Hwy, Waubra
Time- 12.30pm-2.00pm
Dinner: Bendigo
Location- All Seasons Resort and Hotel, Bendigo, 171 - 183 McIvor Hwy, Strathdale
Time- 7pm-11pm
Day 2: 11 October, Friday – Bendigo to Warrnambool
Breakfast- Bendigo
Location- All Seasons Resort and Hotel, Bendigo, 171 - 183 McIvor Hwy, Strathdale
Time- 8.30am-9.30am
Community event: Avoca
Location- Avoca RSL, 157 High Street, Avoca
Time- 10.40am-11.40am
Lunch:
Location- Free Lunch Pyrenees Region
Optional activity:
Meet & greet
Location- Cobden primary School, Silvester Street, Cobden
Time- 2.30pm-3.00pm
Or
Visit Timboon: Enjoy the town of Timboon
Location- Timboon Distillery Grass Area , 1 Bailey St, Timboon
Time- 3.00pm onwards
Dinner: Triva and Auction Gala event, Warrnambool
Location- Warrnambool Racing Club, 64 Grafton Rd. Warrnambool
Time- 7pm-11.30pm
Note: Don’t forget to let FightMND know where you’re staying in Warrnambool. This will help us arrange coach transfers to and from the gala event for you.
Day 3: 12 October, Saturday – Warrnambool to Lorne
Breakfast- Warrnambool
Location- RSL Warrnambool, Cnr Merri St & Liebig St, Warrnambool
Time- 8.30am-9.30am
Community event: Port Campbell
Location- Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving Club, 1 Cairns St, Port Campbell
Time- 10.20am-11.20am
Lunch: Apollo Bay
Location- Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, 50 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Time- 1.00pm-3.00pm
Dinner: Fairytale Gala event, Lorne
Location- Mantra Lorne, Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Time- 7.00pm-midnight
Day 4: 13 October, Sunday – Lorne to Melbourne
