Yea Melbourne is fun, I just drive and umm...hope people stop.
Echuca, Eww. Many a poor vacation spent there as a child. I guess it would be nice to see just once as an adult.
People are right IMO, Great Ocean Rd is the only worthwhile thing to see(With nice towns and sites a long the way also a walking tour of the entire length with camping).
I used to go from Geelong to Apollo Bay for the festival every year and a few times during the year. I loved those adventures so much. There is just so much to do, So many sites. So peaceful.
Although I do not suggest the festival based on past experience Geelong rats trash the town every year. Although I have heard there is cops a plenty and its safer now but ruined for any tokers/trippers.