Sydney to Melbourne Self-Drive Escape

An Exclusive Self-Drive Journey Between Australia's Greatest Cities

Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Price

$2,199

PEOPLE GOING

127+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Arrival in Sydney – Harbour City Welcome

    Arrive Sydney Airport, pick up rental car, drive to hotel (15km/25min). Free time in harbour city: walk Royal Botanic Gardens, stroll Darling Harbour, or relax at waterfront cafés. Evening option: Sydney Harbour dinner cruise or vibrant local dining.

    Drive: Sydney Airport → Sydney Hotel (15 km | 25 mins).

    Overnight in Sydney.

  2. 2
    Discover Sydney – Opera House & The Rocks

    Hotel breakfast. Discover Sydney landmarks at own pace (8km/20min drive total). Visit iconic Sydney Opera House and explore historic laneways of The Rocks (heritage buildings, boutique shops, galleries, waterfront dining). Afternoon at Circular Quay or relaxing around harbour.

    Drive: Sydney touring (8 km / 5 miles | ~20 mins).

    Overnight in Sydney.

  3. 3
    Sydney – Harbour Wildlife & Waterfront Precincts

    Hotel breakfast. Sydney self-drive tour (40km/1.33hr): Taronga Zoo (wildlife & harbour views), Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, and Barangaroo Reserve waterfront. Time permitting: optional drive to Bondi Beach or Blue Mountains National Park.

    Drive: Sydney CBD → Taronga Zoo → MCA → Barangaroo circuit (40 km | ~1 hr 20 mins).

    Overnight in Sydney.

  4. 4
    Sydney to Kiama – South Coast Discovery

    Hotel breakfast. Drive south to Kiama (133km/1.83hr) via Wollongong. Optional stop: Nan Tien Temple (largest Buddhist temple in Southern Hemisphere). Arrive in Kiama to see famous Kiama Blowhole, lighthouse, and coastal walking trails overlooking Pacific Ocean.

    Drive: Sydney → Kiama (133 km | ~1 hr 50 mins).

    Overnight in Kiama.

  5. 5
    Kiama to Jervis Bay – Whale Watching Experience

    Hotel breakfast. Self-drive south to Jervis Bay (80km/1.25hr). Board included seasonal whale watching cruise to spot migrating humpback whales, dolphins, and marine life. Afternoon at leisure: relax on white-sand beaches or explore Booderee National Park trails.

    Drive: Kiama → Jervis Bay (80 km / 50 miles | ~1 hr 15 mins).

    Overnight in Jervis Bay.

  6. 6
    Jervis Bay to Narooma – Sapphire Coast Journey

    Hotel breakfast. Drive South Coast (211km/2.83hr) through historic Milton, Mollymook beaches, Batemans Bay, Mogo, and Bodalla. Sample local produce, admire coastal scenery, and visit charming country towns before arriving in Narooma for hotel check-in and overnight stay.

    Drive: Jervis Bay → Narooma (211 km / 131 miles | ~2 hrs 50 mins).

    Overnight in Narooma.

  7. 7
    Montague Island Wildlife Experience

    Hotel breakfast. Excursion to Montague Island Nature Reserve: cruise waters to spot seals, dolphins, little penguins, and seasonal whales. Learn island history and wildlife. Return to Narooma (10-20km local drive) to explore cafés and coastal walks.

    Drive: Narooma touring (10–20 km | 15–30 mins).

    Overnight in Narooma.

  8. 8
    Narooma to Lakes Entrance – Crossing into Victoria

    Hotel breakfast. Drive south into Victoria (375km/4.5hr) through Central Tilba, Merimbula, and Eden past coastal scenery. Afternoon arrival in Lakes Entrance: relax by waterfront or explore town at your own pace.

    Drive: Narooma → Lakes Entrance (375 km / 233 miles | ~4 hrs 30 mins).

    Overnight in Lakes Entrance.

  9. 9
    Lakes Entrance to Melbourne

    Hotel breakfast. Drive west to Melbourne (322km/4hr) with scenic stops in country towns like Bairnsdale or Mount Dandenong. Arrive in Australia’s cultural capital: spend afternoon and evening discovering city cafés, laneways, and restaurants.

    Drive: Lakes Entrance → Melbourne (322 km / 200 miles | ~4 hrs).

    Overnight in Melbourne.

  10. 10
    Discover Melbourne

    Hotel breakfast. Full day exploring Melbourne (10-30km local drive): visit Federation Square, colourful laneways, Chinatown, and Eureka Tower for city views. Stroll Yarra River or enjoy local cafés, galleries, and shopping precincts.

    Drive: Melbourne touring (10–30 km | 20–45 mins).

    Overnight in Melbourne.

  11. 11
    Departure from Melbourne

    Hotel breakfast. Check out of hotel, drive to Melbourne Airport (23km/30min), and return rental car before checking in for your onward flight to end your Australian self-drive adventure.

    Safe travels!

    Drive: Melbourne → Melbourne Airport (23 km / 14 miles | ~30 mins).

Tour Highlights
    • Collect your rental car and drive into the heart of Sydney.
    • Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour, or the city centre at your leisure.
    • Enjoy Sydney’s vibrant waterfront dining and harbour atmosphere.
    • Relax and ease into your Australian self-drive adventure.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 3 nights in Sydney 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Kiama 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Jervis Bay 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Narooma 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Lakes Entrance 4 star hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Melbourne 4 star hotel with breakfast.


Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 11 days, unlimited kilometers, GPS navigation.


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Discover the iconic Sydney Opera House.
  • Explore the historic streets of The Rocks.
  • Encounter Australian wildlife at Taronga Zoo.
  • Visit the magnificent Nan Tien Temple.
  • Admire the famous Kiama Blowhole.
  • Experience Whale Watching in Jervis Bay.
  • Spot wildlife at Montague Island Nature Reserve.
  • Discover the charm of Central Tilba.
  • Take in panoramic views from Mount Dandenong.
  • Admire the Melbourne skyline from Eureka Tower.
  • Accommodation in a 3-4 Star Hotel for 10 nights with Breakfast.

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