5 Day Tour of Australia from Sydney to Canberra plus Melbourne

First, you will depart from Sydney for Canberra. This is Australia’s capital. Your five-day trip will include history, food, and sightseeing.

The tour begins in quaint Berrima. Then you’ll arrive at Gold Creek Station. Here, you will experience Aussie hospitality. The Starr Family will welcome you and will offer insights into farm life. Craig will give a sheep shearing demonstration. Next, they will fire up the BBQ. The Be My Guest lunch includes tales about life on the land.

After that, you’ll enter Canberra. This is a cool little capital. You can explore Parliament House, which you can take a self-guided tour. After a full first day, you’ll get to know your group.

Accommodation – Crowne Plaza Canberra

After breakfast, you will leave Canberra. First, you’ll ascend Mount Ainsley and you’ll see the city from above. The views are a perfect farewell.

Next, you will cross the Murray River, this takes you into Victoria. You will step back in time. You will “Dive Into Culture” in Beechworth. This is a preserved gold rush town.

You can explore the historic precinct as there are many buildings to see. You’ll also find honey and gold shops, Galleries and museums.

After that, you’ll visit a local pub. Then, you’ll have afternoon tea. You will enjoy this at the oldest hotel in town. Finally, you will travel to Wangaratta.

Accommodation – Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway

The scenery will completely change, as you journey to cosmopolitan Melbourne. First, you’ll take a city sightseeing tour. This will help you get your bearings.

Then, you will discover why Melbourne is so livable. You will delve into its Victorian history and see the CBD and Southbank’s riverfront. You can visit the arts district and also see the Botanic Gardens.

Next, you will participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This is a guided gallery tour. The Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery features First Peoples art.

After that, you will cruise by the Crown complex. Later, you can return to the area. You can eat at a super-chef’s restaurant. There are also designer boutiques and an amusement park.

Finally, you will explore more of this city. You are staying in a central location. It is near an area that comes alive at night. You can revisit a favorite area, or, you can enjoy a seafood dinner. You can watch the sunset on the Yarra banks.

Accommodation – Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Ready for your final day in Melbourne? You can explore the city on your own. You can also join an optional experience. These are both in and outside of the city.

For a view, visit the Melbourne Skydeck. This is in the Eureka Tower, you will see panoramic, floor-to-ceiling vistas. Another option is a walking tour. The History and Donuts Walking Tour is a great choice.

You can also visit Phillip Island. There, you can see the Little Penguins, they make a trek from the sea. They go to their sand dune burrows, this is a unique wildlife encounter.

It has only been four days. But what a journey it’s been! You are spoiled with choices in Melbourne. You can raise a glass. You can celebrate what you’ve seen. You can also toast what you’ve learned

Accommodation – Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Your Australian travels must now end. It’s time to say farewell to your fellow travellers. Then, you will transfer to the Melbourne Airport.