Australia · 10 days · 1,400 km · One-way
Sydney to Melbourne along the coast
The Pacific South coast between Australia's two big cities. Pristine Jervis Bay, Mornington wineries, Wilsons Promontory and the slow route between capital cities.
Highlights
- Royal National Park
- Jervis Bay (whitest sand in the world)
- Eden (whales in season)
- Lakes Entrance
- Wilsons Promontory
- Phillip Island (penguins)
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Sydney → Kiama
Sydney → Kiama · 120 km
- · Royal National Park
- · Sea Cliff Bridge
- · Kiama Blowhole
Overnight: NRMA Kiama Coast Holiday Park
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Day 2
Kiama → Jervis Bay
Kiama → Huskisson · 110 km
- · Hyams Beach (white sand)
- · Booderee National Park
Overnight: Jervis Bay Holiday Park
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Day 3
Jervis Bay → Bateman's Bay
Huskisson → Bateman's Bay · 130 km
- · Pebbly Beach (kangaroos on the sand)
Overnight: BIG4 Bateman's Bay
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Day 4
Bateman's Bay → Eden
Bateman's Bay → Eden · 200 km
- · Whale watching (Sep-Nov)
- · Whaling Museum
Overnight: Eden Tourist Park
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Day 5
Eden → Lakes Entrance
Eden → Lakes Entrance · 280 km
- · Crossing into Victoria
- · Gippsland Lakes system
Overnight: BIG4 Whiters Holiday Park
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Day 6
Lakes Entrance → Wilsons Promontory
Lakes Entrance → Tidal River · 280 km
- · Wild wombats
- · Squeaky Beach
Overnight: Tidal River Campground
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Day 7
Wilsons Promontory — hiking
Tidal River
- · Mount Oberon Summit
Overnight: Tidal River Campground
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Day 8
Wilsons Prom → Phillip Island
Tidal River → Phillip Island · 220 km
- · Penguin Parade at sunset
Overnight: BIG4 Phillip Island Caravan Park
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Day 9
Phillip Island → Mornington
Phillip Island → Mornington · 100 km
- · Wine tasting (Pinot Noir)
- · Hot Springs
Overnight: BIG4 Whiters Holiday Park
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Day 10
Mornington → Melbourne
Mornington → Melbourne · 80 km
- · Vehicle drop-off
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.