Australia · 7 days · 1,100 km · One-way
Australian Alps — Snowy Mountains and Victoria
Alpine traverse between Canberra and Melbourne. National capital, Snowy Mountains with Mt Kosciuszko, Lake Hume, Bright (golden autumn), Mount Buffalo, Mansfield, Yarra Valley wineries and Melbourne. For mountain lovers who want comfort.
Highlights
- Parliament Triangle (Canberra)
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Cooma + Snowy Mountains
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit Walk (summer)
- Lake Hume
- Bright (autumn foliage)
- Mount Buffalo NP
- Mansfield + Lake Eildon
- Yarra Valley wineries
- Melbourne CBD
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Canberra → Cooma
Canberra → Cooma · 110 km
Overnight: Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park
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Day 2
Cooma → Thredbo (Mt Kosciuszko)
Cooma → Thredbo · 100 km
Overnight: Thredbo Diggings
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Day 3
Thredbo → Lake Hume
Thredbo → Albury · 230 km
Overnight: NRMA Howlong Holiday Park
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Day 4
Albury → Bright
Albury → Bright · 130 km
Overnight: Bright Riverside Holiday Park
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Day 5
Bright → Mt Buffalo → Mansfield
Bright → Mansfield · 130 km
Overnight: Mansfield Holiday Park
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Day 6
Mansfield → Yarra Valley
Mansfield → Yarra Glen · 200 km
Overnight: Yarra Valley Holiday Park
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Day 7
Yarra → Melbourne (drop-off)
Yarra Glen → Melbourne · 60 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.