Australia · 12 days · 1,700 km · One-way
Sydney to Melbourne — Sapphire Coast and Australian Alps
Inland version of the route between the two big cities. Royal NP, Jervis Bay (whitest sand in the world), Eden whale watching, Australian Alps in the Snowy Mountains, Mount Kosciuszko, Lakes Entrance and Wilsons Promontory. 12 days unhurried.
Highlights
- Royal National Park
- Hyams Beach (whitest sand per Guinness)
- Pebbly Beach (kangaroos on the beach)
- Eden Killer Whale Museum
- Snowy Mountains + Mt Kosciuszko (Australia's roof)
- Lakes Entrance
- Wilsons Promontory NP (wombats)
- Phillip Island (penguin parade)
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Sydney → Kiama
Sydney → Kiama · 120 km
Overnight: NRMA Kiama Coast Holiday Park
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Day 2
Kiama → Jervis Bay
Kiama → Huskisson · 110 km
- · Hyams Beach
Overnight: Jervis Bay Holiday Park
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Day 3
Jervis Bay → Bateman's Bay
Huskisson → Bateman's Bay · 130 km
- · Pebbly Beach
Overnight: BIG4 Bateman's Bay
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Day 4
Bateman's Bay → Eden
Bateman's Bay → Eden · 200 km
- · Eden Killer Whale Museum
Overnight: Eden Tourist Park
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Day 5
Eden → Cooma (Snowy Mountains)
Eden → Cooma · 230 km
- · Crossing into Snowy Mountains
Overnight: Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park
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Day 6
Cooma → Mt Kosciuszko (Thredbo)
Cooma → Thredbo · 100 km
- · Mt Kosciuszko Summit Walk (in summer)
Overnight: Thredbo Diggings Campground
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Day 7
Thredbo → Lakes Entrance
Thredbo → Lakes Entrance · 380 km
- · Crossing into Victoria
Overnight: BIG4 Whiters Holiday Park
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Day 8
Lakes Entrance — full day
Lakes Entrance · 50 km
- · 90 Mile Beach
- · Boat cruise
Overnight: BIG4 Whiters Holiday Park
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Day 9
Lakes Entrance → Wilsons Promontory
Lakes Entrance → Tidal River · 280 km
Overnight: Tidal River Campground
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Day 10
Wilsons Prom — hiking
Tidal River · 50 km
- · Mt Oberon Summit
- · Squeaky Beach
Overnight: Tidal River Campground
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Day 11
Wilsons Prom → Phillip Island
Tidal River → Phillip Island · 220 km
- · Penguin Parade at sunset
Overnight: BIG4 Phillip Island
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Day 12
Phillip Island → Melbourne (drop-off)
Phillip Island → Melbourne · 140 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.