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

    Pick up rental car at Sydney Airport and drive to hotel. Explore Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour, waterfront cafés, or an optional harbour dinner cruise.

    Drive: 15km | 25 min.

    Overnight: Sydney.

  2. 2
    Discover Sydney

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Opera House, historic laneways of The Rocks, boutique shops, galleries, and Circular Quay.

    Drive: 8km | 20 min.

    Overnight: Sydney.

  3. 3
    Sydney – Harbour Wildlife & Waterfront Precincts

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit Taronga Zoo, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Barangaroo Reserve. Optional: Bondi Beach or Blue Mountains.

    Drive: 40km | 1 hr 20 min.

    Overnight: Sydney.

  4. 4
    Sydney to Kiama

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive south via Wollongong, optional Nan Tien Temple, to Kiama. See the Kiama Blowhole, lighthouse, and coastal trails.

    Drive: 133km | 1 hr 50 min.

    Overnight: Kiama.

  5. 5
    Kiama to Jervis Bay

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Jervis Bay for an included seasonal whale watching cruise. Relax on white-sand beaches or explore Booderee National Park.

    Drive: 80km | 1 hr 15 min.

    Overnight: Jervis Bay.

  6. 6
    Jervis Bay to Narooma

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive the South Coast through Milton, Mollymook, Batemans Bay, Mogo, and Bodalla to Narooma. Enjoy local produce and scenery.

    Drive: 211km | 2 hrs 50 min.

    Overnight: Narooma.

  7. 7
    Montague Island Wildlife Experience

    Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Montague Island Nature Reserve to spot seals, dolphins, penguins, and seasonal whales. Explore Narooma’s cafés/walks.

    Drive: 10–20km | 15–30 min.

    Overnight: Narooma.

  8. 8
    Narooma to Lakes Entrance

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive south into Victoria via Central Tilba, Merimbula, and Eden. Arrive at Lakes Entrance to relax by the waterfront.

    Drive: 375km | 4 hrs 30 min.

    Overnight: Lakes Entrance.

  9. 9
    Lakes Entrance to Melbourne

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Melbourne via Bairnsdale or Mount Dandenong. Explore Melbourne’s famed laneways, cafés, and dining scene.

    Drive: 322km | 4 hrs.

    Overnight: Melbourne.

  10. 10
    Discover Melbourne

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Federation Square, laneways, Chinatown, Eureka Tower, Yarra River, and local galleries/shopping.

    Drive: 10–30km | 20–45 min.

    Overnight: Melbourne.

  11. 11
    Departure from Melbourne

    Breakfast at hotel. Check out and drive to Melbourne Airport. Return rental car and board onward flight.

    Drive: 23km | 30 min.

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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