Overview
Melbourne to Sydney via Canberra
1163 km, about 13.5 hours
Chart a course from Melbourne to Sydney on the Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive, via the nation's capital, Canberra.
Travel through historic gold rush towns and explore outstanding regional art galleries. Drive across the Goldfields region and on to the mighty Murray River and Lake Mulwala for water activities. Fill up on farm gate produce and the famous fortified wines in the Rutherglen region.
Head through Albury-Wodonga, crossing out of Victoria and towards the galleries and gardens of Canberra, before arriving in Sydney to experience iconic landmarks the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and famous Bondi Beach.
You can do the entire trip in reverse too of course.
Further information
Destinations
Destinations
Kyneton
Visit Kyneton on your next regional food and wine adventure. It's a gourmet village that punches well above its weight.
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Rutherglen
Discover the taste of history with a fresh palate in Rutherglen, a historic wine growing area invigorated by a crop of young winemakers.
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Woodend
It feels a world away from Melbourne in Woodend, nineteenth century resort town and base for the mysterious Hanging Rock.
Destinations
Echuca Moama
Boasting a warm climate, cultural festivals, great dining and myriad water-based activities, Echuca Moama is the perfect family getaway destination.
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Mount Macedon
Discover Mount Macedon's imposing mansions, wonderful wineries, glorious gardens and stunning views.
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Yarrawonga Mulwala
The twin towns of Yarrawonga Mulwala are home to beautiful Lake Mulwala and popular with golfers, anglers, water sports fanatics and bush walkers.
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History and heritage
Uncover Victoria's proud history, from preserved goldmining relics, Murray River paddle steamers, bushrangers' lairs and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.
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Road trips and itineraries
Explore road trips, itineraries and walking trails. Follow our routes or pick your own path.
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Tours
Jump in a coach, climb on a raft or don your walking shoes and join a tour to let the professionals reveal Melbourne and Victoria's hidden treasures.
Victoria
Food and wine
Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.