Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney to Canberra
Start in the Southern Highlands, about 1.5 hours from Sydney, where you'll see rolling vineyards and small villages with views of the Great Dividing Range. There's a disappearing lake to check out before heading to Gold Creek Station for a BBQ lunch with sheep farmer Craig Starr. From there, continue to Canberra and walk around Parliament House grounds or take a self-guided tour if you prefer.
- Meals
- Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station sheep farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Canberra)
Included Activities
- Visit Gold Creek Station sheep farm
- Be My Guest BBQ lunch hosted by farm owners
- Explore Parliament House grounds or take self-guided tour
Landmarks Great Dividing Range Parliament House - Day 2
Canberra to Beechworth to Wangaratta
Head up Mt. Ainslie for views across Canberra's planned layout, then travel through Victoria's High Country and cross the Murray River, Australia's longest one. You'll arrive in Beechworth, a well-preserved gold rush town where you can chat with the local pub owner and have afternoon tea at the town's oldest hotel. After that, continue on to Wangaratta.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quality Hotel Wangaratta)
Included Activities
- Visit Mt. Ainslie for panoramic views
- Chat with publican at historic local pub
- Afternoon tea at the oldest hotel in Beechworth
Landmarks Mt. Ainslie Murray River Beechworth 
- Day 3
Glenrowan to Melbourne
Travel south into Ned Kelly country and explore Glenrowan, the historic town where the bushranger was captured back in 1880. Statues and museums throughout town tell his story. Then head to Melbourne for a city tour and a guided visit to the Koorie Heritage Trust to see First Peoples arts and culture. Later in the evening, you'll have time to wander through Melbourne's hidden bars, restaurants, and galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Explore Glenrowan and Ned Kelly history
- Melbourne city tour
- Guided galleries tour at Koorie Heritage Trust (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Landmarks Glenrowan Koorie Heritage Trust 
- Day 4
Melbourne
This day is yours to explore Melbourne however you like. Hop on trams to neighborhoods like Brunswick or St. Kilda if you want Polish cakes and seaside views. Optional activities include going up the Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower for views from almost 300 metres, joining a History and Donuts Walking Tour, or heading to Phillip Island to see little penguins come ashore at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Scale Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower for views from almost 300 metres
- History and Donuts Walking Tour
- Phillip Island to see little penguins (nightly attraction)
Landmarks Eureka Tower St. Kilda Phillip Island - Day 5
Melbourne
Your Sydney to Melbourne trip ends here. You'll depart from Melbourne carrying memories of cities, countryside, farms, and all the different experiences packed into these past few days.
