The facade of Parliament House in Canberra reflected in a still pool during a purple and orange sunset.

Culture & Heritage

AAT Kings: Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush 26/27

Sydney

Melbourne

5 days, 4 nights

Guided Coach Tour

From: $2,637 pp

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Tour overview

You can drive between Melbourne and Sydney in a day. But what fun would that be? In between Australia’s two largest cities on this epic Sydney to Melbourne trip, take in the dreamy landscapes of the Southern Highlands, the country’s cool little capital on Canberra guided tours, and historic gold rush towns. With plenty of time for fun-fuel adventures, like a Melbourne laneway tour or Phillip Island penguin tour, of course.

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5 days / 4 nights

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Sydney

Melbourne

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NZD $2,637

Trip itinerary

Exterior view of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra with manicured gardens and cypress trees under a bright sky.

It’s hard to believe that just 1.5 hours from Sydney lies a patch of countryside that could have been transplanted straight from the English Cotswolds. Think atmospheric villages amid rolling hills of grape vines – the Southern Highlands is the closest wine region to Australia’s largest city, after all. Take in views of the Great Dividing Range and a famous ‘disappearing lake’ before arriving at the home of sheep farmer Craig Starr. Gold Creek Station farm is your backdrop for a Be My Guest BBQ lunch and tales about life on the land. This is your entrée to the country’s cool little capital of Canberra, home to Parliament House where you can explore the grounds or take a self-guided tour.

Staying in:

Crowne Plaza Canberra (1 night)

It’s hard to believe that just 1.5 hours from Sydney lies a patch of countryside that could have been transplanted straight from the English Cotswolds. Think atmospheric villages amid rolling hills of grape vines – the Southern Highlands is the closest wine region to Australia’s largest city, after all. Take in views of the Great Dividing Range and a famous ‘disappearing lake’ before arriving at the home of sheep farmer Craig Starr. Gold Creek Station farm is your backdrop for a Be My Guest BBQ lunch and tales about life on the land. This is your entrée to the country’s cool little capital of Canberra, home to Parliament House where you can explore the grounds or take a self-guided tour.

Staying in:

Crowne Plaza Canberra (1 night)