| Yes Todd, we had a great GOR drive in Jan 2003. Lots of fun, as we met in Geelong (Gripper organised the meeting point) and we headed down the GOR to lunch at Apollo Bay pub.
After lunch we headed back but turned inland at Skeenes Creek along a great MINI road towards Birregurra and then back to Geelong. Easy drive for one day, but is tiring on your passenger(s).
One thing I learnt from that day is that you cannot hope to convoy your way along the GOR if there is any traffic at all. Coaches, mobile homes, wary tourists, all add up to make it difficult ot keep visual contact with MINIs in front or behind. There are few points to pull over, so you are better to set your own pace and meet at one or two designated spots after leaving Torquay.
I'd suggest you meet outside of Geelong on the way out, convoy to Torquay, then set off at your own pace and meet up in Lorne for a cuppa, then set off at your own pace to meet at Apollo Bay for lunch.
There are at least two interesting drives back rather than returning via the GOR. 1. Take the turn inland at Skenes Creek, or 2. Take the turn inland from Lorne (just Melb side of the caravan park) to Deans Marsh. Both runs will get you back to the Princes Hwy then to Geelong.
I'd be keen to do it again.  | 
