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7 Day Sydney to Melbourne - Self Drive

Price Includes:

  • Qantas Vacations unique Travel Anywhere Guide
  • Meet and greet upon arrival
  • Welcome kit and driving directions upon arrival
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 7 days car hire with unlimited miles
  • Breakfasts included with B&B stays

DAY 1: SYDNEY—CANBERRA (186 miles/3 hrs)

On arrival at Sydney Airport, you’ll be met and assisted with picking up your rental car. Begin your drive to Canberra. En route visit the historic township of Berrima in the beautiful southern highlands; explore the village square, and admire the picturesque buildings. Overnight: Canberra, Crowne Plaza Canberra (standard) or Avalanche Homestead (B&B)

DAY 2: CANBERRA—ALBURY (220 miles/4 hrs)

Depart Canberra on the Barton Highway to the town of Yass. Join the Hume Highway and travel via the towns of Gundagai and Holbrook to arrive at Albury. Overnight: Albury, Quality Hotel on Olive (standard) or Chifley Albury (B&B)

DAY 3: ALBURY—METUNG (223 miles/4 hrs)

Depart Albury and travel to Metung, a picturesque town overlooking Bancroft Bay. A side trip to Bairnsdale offers an opportunity to explore lakes, rivers, mountains and forests. Overnight: Metung, The Moorings at Metung (standard) or Chestnut Hill Country Retreat (B&B)

DAY 4: METUNG—FOSTER (137 miles/21/2 hrs)

Explore the scenic Lakes District and take a drive to the coastal town of Lakes Entrance. This afternoon, join the Princes Highway to Sale. Take the South Gippsland Highway through Longford, Woodside, Welshpool, and on to Foster. Overnight: Foster, Comfort Inn Foster (standard) or The Vereker House (B&B) for 2 nights

DAY 5: WILSONS PROMONTORY

A full day at leisure to explore this stunning area.

DAY 6: FOSTER—PHILLIP ISLAND (62 miles/1 hr)

Depart Foster and travel to beautiful Phillip Island, home to Little Penguins, fur seals and other Australian wildlife. Overnight: Phillip Island, Anchor and Waves Hotel (standard) or Glen Isla House (B&B)

DAY 7: PHILLIP ISLAND—MELBOURNE (87 miles/11/2 hrs)

Depart Phillip Island through Cranbourne to the town of Lyndhurst, where you join the Princes Highway to Melbourne. Return your rental car at Melbourne City or Melbourne Airport.

Departs: Daily

Sydney to Melbourne - Self Drive - price per person
1 April 08-31 Mar 09 Double Single
Hotels $959 $1895
Hotels with B&B $1375 $2519

Note: Price includes mandatory third-party insurance. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Please call for our current prices.

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7 Day Melbourne to Sydney Self Drive Tour
7 Day Sydney to Melbourne - Self Drive
6 Day Sydney to Brisbane - Self Drive
6 Day Melbourne to Adelaide via The Great Ocean Road
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