Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney to Canberra
You'll start in Sydney and head into the Southern Highlands to reach Gold Creek Station, a 400-hectare working farm. There you'll have a Be My Guest BBQ lunch and spend time with the local farming family learning about their operation. After that, you'll travel to Canberra for a guided tour covering Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial, which gives you a solid overview of the city's main attractions.
- Meals
- Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station)
Included Activities
- Meet a local grazier at Gold Creek Station
- Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station
- Guided tour of Parliament House
- Visit to Australian War Memorial
- Hear the Last Post ceremony at Australian War Memorial
Landmarks Gold Creek Station Parliament House Australian War Memorial 
- Day 2
Canberra to Wangaratta
Your day begins with a guided tour around Canberra, including a walk up Mt. Ainslie where you'll get panoramic views of the city from above. Then you'll head south across the Murray River to Beechworth, Victoria's best-preserved gold rush town. Once there, you'll have time to wander through antique shops, galleries, parks and museums on your own. Later you'll continue on to Wangaratta.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Canberra including Mt. Ainslie summit views
- Hear stories of the Gold Rush era from a passionate local pub owner in Beechworth
Optional Activities
- Explore antiques stores in Beechworth
- Visit galleries in Beechworth
- Explore museums in Beechworth
- Dine at charming cafés and restaurants in Beechworth
Landmarks Mt. Ainslie Murray River Beechworth - Day 3
Wangaratta to Melbourne
You'll travel south to Glenrowan in Ned Kelly country, where you'll learn about the infamous bushranger and his gang who were captured here in 1880. The town has statues and a well-curated museum that fill in the details about this period. After exploring Glenrowan, you'll head to Melbourne for a city and laneway tour to get oriented, then you'll have free time to check out the arts scene, restaurants, cafes, bars and hidden spots throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Glenrowan and Ned Kelly story
- Visit Glenrowan museum
- Guided city and Melbourne laneway tour
Optional Activities
- Discover hidden jazz bars in Melbourne
- Explore hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Melbourne
- Visit galleries in Melbourne's laneways
- Shop at independent boutiques in Melbourne
Landmarks Glenrowan Glenrowan Museum 
- Day 4
Melbourne
You have the full day to explore Melbourne at your own pace. You can ride trams out to different neighborhoods like bohemian Brunswick or seaside St. Kilda to see how each area has its own character. If you want something more structured, there are optional experiences available: the Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower gives you panoramic views of the bay, or you can head to Phillip Island to watch hundreds of little penguins return from the sea at dusk.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Watch the penguins and other wildlife at Phillip Island
Optional Activities
- Ride trams to Melbourne neighborhoods
- Explore bohemian Brunswick
- Visit seaside St. Kilda and Acland Street for Polish cakes
- Scale Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower for bird's-eye bay views
- Visit Phillip Island to watch little penguins at night
Landmarks Eureka Tower Phillip Island St. Kilda Brunswick - Day 5
Departure from Melbourne
Your Sydney to Melbourne adventure wraps up today with your departure from Melbourne, Australia's capital of culture, cuisine and sport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
