Oh Trish, that sounds FABULOUS!!! I've never been to Melbourne, but I imagine it as a very urban, populated place. Have no idea on the scenery you'll see on the way over, but in WA, the scenery's always changing, and always magical DH and I were down south just recently, and there are some beautiful old growth forests - you can just stand there and just feel the energy all around you, its so peaceful. And our coastlines - WOW!! Go to the same place two days in a row, and it'll look completely different. Oh, I'm jealous of you!

As far as your kids are concerned, I really don't know how they'd go. I'd like to think they'd be excited looking at the changing scenery, they'll see a lot of kangaroo's and probably some other beasties It'll definitely be an experience, and I'd HIGHLY recommend bring several extra memory cards for your camera, you're gonna need them!

Oh, and don't forget to let us know when you're gonna be in Mandurah or Perth, and we'll have a meetup!