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Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush
5 Day Guided Vacation | Sydney to Melbourne
Travel Period
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.
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Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush
First Choice
5 Day Guided Vacation
Sydney to Melbourne
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.
Highlights
Local Connection
For 40+ years, the sheep-shearing family at Gold Creek Station have been enlightening AAT Kings guests about life on the land.
Insider Knowledge
Any visit to the Australian War Memorial is a moving experience, especially so with a specialist guide.
Cultural Immersion
Victoria’s historic town of Beechworth comes with plenty of country swagger, its residents small in number but big on hospitality.
Insider Knowledge
You don’t have to be a fan of politics to appreciate Canberra’s Parliament House, your guide revealing all its secrets.
Itinerary
Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2023)
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
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine, Be My Guest Lunch
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
Included Meals: Breakfast
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
Included Meals: Breakfast
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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Your holiday comes to an end after breakfast when you’ll bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
At Crowne Plaza Canberra you’ll find a warm welcome with friendly staff, spacious and comfortable Canberra accommodation, and everything you need to make your trip a success. Crowne Plaza Canberra offers seamless service, premium facilities and well-appointed guestrooms with a central city location adjacent to tranquil parklands. The hotel is close to restaurants, cafes, shops and attractions.
- Ensuite
- Bathtub and shower
- Flat Screen TV
- Wi-Fi (additional cost)
- In-room Movies (fee applies)
- Broadband Internet access
- In-room safe
- Electronic security key system
- Security peephole
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Bathroom Amenities
- Bathrobe
- Work Desk
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
Features
The Quality Hotel™ Wangaratta Gateway offers modern and relaxing accommodation in the heart of Wangaratta with convenient access to the CBD and local attractions. The hotel is located less than 15 minutes from Wangaratta airport and conveniently close to the Wangaratta Base Hospital, Performing Arts & Convention Centre and the Court House.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne is located on Spencer Street on the fringe of the CBD. Just a short stroll to Crown Casino, Docklands and South Wharf, Crowne Plaza Melbourne is a Southbank hotel ideally situated on the bank of the Yarra River.
- 220/240 V AC
- Air Conditioning
- Radio
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Satellite/cable colour TV
- Wi-Fi
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Hair Dryer
- Communal self-catering kitchen
- Manual temperature control
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Ask our friendly reservations at the time of booking.
Trip Details
What's included
- • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- • Local Specialists (Guides)
- • Centrally located premium hotels
- • 4 included attractions/experiences
- • Arrival and departure private airport transfers
What to Bring
- • Water bottle
- • Warm layers in cooler months
- • Camera
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Fitness Requirements
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• Canberra Parliament House Tour - Low level fitness required
Comfortable walking pace tour of Parliament House. Lift options available moving between floors.
Dining
- • 4 Full breakfasts
- • 1 Be My Guest Lunch
- • 1 Dinner with wine
Flight Information
- • Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport
- • Day 5 – flights to depart anytime from Melbourne Airport
