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Southern Capitals – City Meets Bush

5 Day Guided Holiday

While both cities are set just 900 kilometres apart, you’ll find attractions abound between them on this Sydney to Melbourne tour. The Southern Highlands offers a taste of cool-climate wines soon after departing Sydney, with time to peruse Berrima, Australia’s best-preserved Georgian city. Canberra delivers more history and indulgences, while Melbourne dials up pop culture in its graffiti-coloured lanes. You’re traversing Ned Kelley country – Australia in a snapshot.

Duration 5 Days
Australian Multi-Day Tours
2 people, twin share
Guided Tour
A$2525
From price per

Highlights

  • Meet a local grazier at Gold Creek Station
  • Hear stories of the Gold Rush era from a passionate local pub owner in Beechworth
  • Learn about Australian Parliament from a local guid

What's Included

Travel Director and Driver Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Local Specialists (Guides)

Experienced and knowledgeable Local Guides

Accommodation

Centrally located premium hotels

4 included attractions/experiences

4 included attractions/experiences as a part of itinerary

Arrival and departure private airport transfers

You'll be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel / airport

Dining

4 Full breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest Lunch, 1 Dinner with wine

Daily itinerary

1

Day 1: Sydney – Canberra

Depart Sydney this morning and travel through the rolling hills and verdant pastures of the Southern Highlands. Pause at historic Berrima before arriving to Gold Creek Station.  Meet local sheep farmer, Craig Starr and get a taste of life on the farm before you join Craig and his family for a good Aussie BBQ Be My Guest lunch. Your final destination is the country’s capital where you’ll enjoy a tour through Parliament House with a local guide. Later visit the Australian War Memorial and stay to hear the evocative Last Post. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers tonight and get to know each other over a delicious meal.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Canberra

2

Day 2: Canberra – Wangaratta

This morning, you’ll drive to the summit of Mt. Ainslie for panoramic views of Canberra and surrounds. Journey over the mighty Murray River into Victoria taking the scenic route to historic Beechworth, Victoria’s best-preserved gold rush town. The region offers plenty of great photo opportunities, with tree-covered ranges, wild rivers and tranquil rural farmlands. Get to know Beechworth with an orientation and some storytelling over a “cuppa” with a local. Enjoy some free time to explore the antique shops, galleries and the museum. Tonight, you’ll stay in the cathedral town of Wangaratta.

Hotel: Quality Hotel Wangaratta

3

Day 3: Wangaratta – Melbourne

Travel to historic Glenrowan and on through Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan Melbourne, Australia’s sporting and cultural capital. Gain some interesting insights on an orientation tour of the city, then take some time to explore independently.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne, 2 nights

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Day 4: Melbourne Free Time

Today is free for you to explore the delights of Melbourne. You could start your morning with an up-close tour of Melbourne’s laneways and spend your afternoon at Philip Island witnessing the Penguin Parade. If wine and lush scenery is more your style, check out the Puffing Billy Steam Train journey through the Dandenong Ranges followed by wine tasting in the Yarra Valley. Speak to your Tour Director, the many choices are yours.

5

Day 5: Farewell from Melbourne

Your holiday comes to an end after breakfast when you’ll bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers.

Departure Dates, Prices and Availability

From 11 April 2023

$2525.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3380.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2275.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs    Returns
02/05/2023   06/05/2023   Closed
29/08/2023   02/09/2023   Available – Definite
19/09/2023   23/09/2023   Available
17/10/2023   21/10/2023   Available – Definite
31/10/2023   04/11/2023   Available

 

From 21 November 2023

$2705.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3620.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2440.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs   Returns
21/11/2023   25/11/2023   Available – Definite

 

From 19 December 2023

$2525.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3380.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2275.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs   Returns
19/12/2023   23/12/2023   Closed

 

From 9 January 2024

$2705.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3620.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2440.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs    Returns
09/01/2024   13/01/2024   Available – Definite
23/01/2024   27/01/2024   Available
06/02/2024   10/02/2024   Available – Definite
20/02/2024   24/02/2024   Available
05/03/2024   09/03/2024   Available – Definite
19/03/2024   23/03/2024   Available

 

From 9 April 2024

$2655.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3554.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2395.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs   Returns
09/04/2024   13/04/2024   Available
30/04/2024   04/05/2024   Available
27/08/2024   31/08/2024   Closed
17/09/2024   21/09/2024   Available
15/10/2024   19/10/2024   Available
29/10/2024   02/11/2024   Available

 

From 19 November 2024

$2835.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3795.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2555.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs    Returns
19/11/2024   23/11/2024   Available

 

From 17 December 2024

$2655.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3554.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2395.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs    Returns
17/12/2024   21/12/2024   Available

 

From 7 January 2025

$2835.00 (AUD)  per adult twin share
$3795.00 (AUD)  per adult
$2555.00 (AUD)  per child
Departs    Returns
07/01/2025   11/01/2025   Available
21/01/2025   25/01/2025   Available
04/02/2025   08/02/2025   Available
18/02/2025   22/02/2025   Available
04/03/2025   08/03/2025   Available
18/03/2025   22/03/2025   Available

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