SM4 - Sydney to Melbourne.
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights

Leaving Sydney we will enjoy some of the special sights of this harbour city before descending the coastal range to Kiama, visiting the famous blow-hole and the picturesque Illawarra coast and historic Kangaroo Valley. We once again ascend the range to Morton National Park before arriving at Fitzroy Falls. We continue onwards to Bundanoon and the southern highlands to arrive in Canberra where we will experience the spectacular view from the top of Black Mountain, visit Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and a tour of Regatta Point before retiring to our accommodations in the nation's capital.

Overnight: Heritage Hotel, Canberra (DBB)

Leaving Canberra we travel through the Monaro District to the city of Cooma before visiting Jindabyne. Here we will visit Lake Jindabyne, then through the wandering trails of Kosiousko National Park, climbing up famous Jacobs Ladder. We then cross into the state of Victoria, where we will enjoy a picnic lunch in seclusion by a stream in the wilderness of the Alpine National Park. We will follow the banks of the Snowy Valley River before ascending the Alpine Range admiring the amazing flora and fauna of the region. We continue our journey passing through isolated grazing properties, historic slab huts, crossing the Limestone Range and Banambra Ranges to Banambra and onto Omeo.

Overnight: Golden Age Hotel Motel, OMEO (DBBL)

Leaving Omeo, we progress onwards across Victoria's high country where we will visit the oriental goldfields and visually experience the hardships these early pioneers faced. We continue on to the Bogong High Plains and onwards to climb Mt Hotham where we will enjoy our lunch for the day. This area is Australia's premier ski fields in winter and in summer known for its breathtaking views.

Progressing on our journey we travel to Bright and Myrtleford and onwards to enjoy the spectacular views of Mt Buffalo. We travel onwards to the historic Powers Lookout and the picturesque countryside known as "The Man From Snowy River" country to arrive at Merrijig the film location of said movie.

Overnight: Willawong Bed & Breakfast, MERRIJIG (DBB)

Departing the foothills of Mt Buller and Merrijig we travel to the shores of Victoria's largest inland body of water Lake Eildon, climbing the shore trails to the village of Alexandria and the trails of the Great Dividing Range. We continue our journey to Healesville pausing to view the beautiful tree ferns and ancient eucalyptus trees on route. We leave Healesville and head out through the Dandenong Ranges and the vineyards of the Yarra Valley to conclude our memorable journey in Melbourne at approximately 12 noon. (B)

Depart Sydney 7:30am every Sunday, all year round.

This tour can easily be linked to a Melbourne - Adelaide tour

INCLUSIONS: - 4WD air-conditioned deluxe transport - All accommodation twin share private facilities - All breakfasts, dinners & morning/afternoon teas, lunch on Day 2 - All National Park entries - Experienced driver guide Prices: See our pricing guide. TOUR CODE: SM4

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