Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive, Road trips and itineraries, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive

1380 km/857 miles, about 18 hours

Hit the road and experience the beauty of the coastline between Melbourne and Sydney first hand. Wander through national parks, see native wildlife, and cool off at white sandy beaches. Tempt the tastebuds with seafood straight out of the ocean and savour local wines to match.

Make the most of your trip by travelling at your own pace and choosing what suits you best from our seven-day itinerary. Venture inland on the second leg of your journey and roll along the green hills of West Gippsland, or mix it up and return on the Sydney to Melbourne Heritage Drive.

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Aerial view of Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Road trips & itineraries

Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive – coastal route

Make your way from Melbourne to Sydney, taking in dramatic landscapes, deserted surf beaches and the pristine waterways of the Gippsland Lakes.

Lush farmland near Yarragon, Gippsland, Victoria

Road trips & itineraries

Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive – inland route

Take the inland route, joining up with the coast after you've had your fill of farm-fresh produce, crisp mountain air, and local gold rush history.

National parks & reserves

Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory National Park sits at the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland, offering visitors stunning scenery and wildlife.

Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Wildlife

Penguins

Meet the island's famous penguin and experience that electrifying moment as you spot the first one emerge from the sea and waddle along the beach.

Destinations

Walhalla

Discover Walhalla, once a busy gold mining centre and one of Australia's richest towns, and today an historic township in Gippsland's alpine wilderness.

Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Food & wine

Mornington Peninsula wine region

Sample your way around Peninsula's boutique cellar doors for the region's renowned pinot noir, plus chardonnay, shiraz, pinot gris and pinot grigio.

Nature and wildlife

Gippsland Lakes

Experience the largest inland network of waterways in Australia, the Gippsland Lakes. Go on board a cruiser or enjoy a range of water-based activities.