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Sunset view of the Australian Parliament House on Capital Hill with lights illuminating the entrance and flagpole. Credit: Tourism Australia
City Escapes

Capital City Classic Tour

Melbourne

Sydney

8 days, 7 nights

Road Trips

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Tour overview

Start your amazing journey in the vibrant capital of Victoria, Melbourne; drive via the favorite holiday resort of the locals, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula; have a stroll on the beach; and continue to Phillip Island. Here, you can meet Australia's favorite furry animals, koalas, and adorable little penguins. The next day, start the breathtaking coastal drive along the Pacific Ocean. You will pass the spectacular Lakes Entrance, Batemans Bay, and visit the Australian capital, Canberra. Explore the Australian Parliament House, museums, and botanical gardens before continuing to vibrant Sydney.

Tour highlights & inclusions

8 days / 7 nights

Melbourne

Sydney

Apartments
Rental car included
  • Melbourne Highlights Cruise
  • Arthurs Seat Gondola Ride
  • Penguins Viewing Plus Experience

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Trip itinerary

Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia’s vibrant cultural capital, offers a dynamic mix of experiences for every traveler. Wander through eclectic laneways filled with world-class street art, indie boutiques, and cozy cafés. Dive into the city’s thriving arts scene with galleries, live music, and theatre performances. Enjoy iconic attractions like Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Queen Victoria Market. Food lovers can indulge in global cuisine, from bustling Chinatown to chic waterfront dining. Just outside the city, explore the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley wineries, or take a wildlife-filled day trip to Phillip Island. In Melbourne, there’s always something new to discover.

View of a large red bridge and city skyscrapers from the water on a Melbourne river cruise. Credit: Visit Victoria

Accommodation

Tall modern glass hotel building with trees and street in foreground under blue sky
Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Activities

Highlights of Capital City Classic Tour

View of a large red bridge and city skyscrapers from the water on a Melbourne river cruise. Credit: Visit Victoria

Melbourne Highlights Cruise

A blue gondola cabin hanging from a cable with a panoramic view of a bay and town at sunset. Credit: Visit Victoria

Arthurs Seat Gondola Ride

Tourists on a lit wooden platform watching penguins on the beach at Phillip Island at night. Credit: Visit Victoria | Phillip Island Nature Parks

Penguins Viewing Plus Experience

Close-up of a grey koala sitting in a eucalyptus tree surrounded by green leaves. Credit: Visit Victoria

Koala Conservation Reserve

A zookeeper feeding wallabies an edible cone at Mogo Wildlife Park in the South Coast region of NSW. Credit: Destination NSW

Admission to Mogo Wildlife Park

Interior view of the empty Australian House of Representatives chamber with its signature green seating and modern architectural lines. Credit: Tourism Australia

Best of Australia Parliament House - Private Guided Tour

High-angle landscape of Lake Burley Griffin and the Canberra city skyline under a clear blue sky. Credit: Tourism Australia

Highlights of Canberra Tour

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