Melbourne to Sydney via Canberra

Melbourne to Sydney via Canberra

• Day 1: Wed, 6 May 2026

  Route: Melbourne → Yarra Valley Drive Time: ~1.5 hrs (65 km) Pick up campervan in Melbourne (morning). Wine tasting, Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.

• Day 2: Thu, 7 May 2026

  Route: Yarra Valley → Beechworth Drive Time: ~3.5–4 hrs (270 km) Scenic drive via Glenrowan or Kinglake. Explore historic Beechworth: bakery, gold rush buildings, Beechworth Gorge Drive.

• Day 3: Fri, 8 May 2026

  Route: Beechworth → Holbrook → Canberra Total Drive Time: ~4.5–5 hrs (420 km total) Morning: Beechworth → Holbrook: ~2 hrs (160 km) Explore Holbrook Submarine Museum, HMAS Otway, Ten Mile Creek Gardens. Grab lunch at Holbrook Bakery. Afternoon: Holbrook → Canberra: ~2.5–3 hrs (260 km)

• Day 4: Sat, 9 May 2026

  Location: Canberra (no driving) Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery/Museum. Walk/bike around Lake Burley Griffin.

• Day 5: Sun, 10 May 2026

  Route: Canberra → Jervis Bay Drive Time: ~2.5–3 hrs (195 km) Drive via Braidwood or the scenic Kangaroo Valley route (adds ~30–45 min). Relax on Hyams Beach, visit Huskisson, or check out local marine life

• Day 6: Mon, 11 May 2026

  Location: Jervis Bay (no driving) Dolphin cruise, snorkeling, kayaking, or hiking in Booderee National Park.

• Day 7: Tue, 12 May 2026

  Route: Jervis Bay → Kiama Drive Time: ~2 hrs (115 km) Stop in Berry for food and shopping. Explore Kiama Blowhole, surf beaches, headland walks.

• Day 8: Wed, 13 May 2026

  Route: Kiama → Sydney (via Grand Pacific Drive) Drive Time: ~2–2.5 hrs (120 km) Drive the Grand Pacific Drive: Sea Cliff Bridge, Bald Hill Lookout, Royal National Park Drop off campervan in Sydney by early afternoon.