SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE

 

5 Nights from R15 600

Valid from 22 July to 21 November 2008

 

 

 

Includes:

Return Economy class airfare from Johannesburg to Sydney, returning from Melbourne,

airport taxes

6 Days Car hire including insurances and unlimited free mileage,

1 night accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Bateman's Bay,

1 night accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Eden,

2 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Lake Entrance,

1 night accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Rosebud

 

Excludes:

Itinerary:

DAY 1 SYDNEY - BATEMANS BAY (274 kms)

Pick up your rental car at the Sydney Airport. Depart Sydney and travel south on the Princes Highway through the city of Wollongong to reach the pretty coastal town of Kiama. A stop here is worthwhile to view the Blow Hole. A stop is also suggested at the delightful little town of Berry, further south of Kiama. From Berry you may wish to make a short detour inland to view scenic Minnamurra Falls and take a stroll through the rainforest here. Departing Berry, continue south on the Princes Highway through the town of Nowra. From Nowra a detour to the coast to visit beautiful Jervis Bay is recommended. Departing Nowra, continue through the townshipe of Ulladulla to reach Batemans Bay. This drive is approximately 240km without detours from the Princes Highway.

 

DAY 2 BATEMANS BAY - EDEN (205 kms)                                                                                

Depart Batemans Bay and continue travelling south along the Princes Highway, passing through the pretty coastal resort town of Narooma. At the town of Tilba Tilba (just south of Narooma), a short detour to the pretty holiday and fishing township of Bermagui is suggested.

Returning to the Princes Highway, pass through the town of Bega to arrive at. This drive is approximately 245 km.

 

DAY 3 EDEN - LAKES ENTRANCE (240 kms)

Depart Eden on the Princes Highway and travel via the towns of Bellbird Creek, Orbost and Nowa Nowa to arrive at your overnight accommodation in Lakes Entrance. This drive is approximately 240 km via the Princes Highway.

 

DAY 4 LAKES ENTRANCE

A full day to explore Lakes Entrance. In Lakes Entrance itself, the information centre, located on the corner of Marine Parade and the Princes Highway, is a good starting point for an investigation of the town and the general area. There are free tourist drive brochures, arts and crafts, maps, souvenirs and national park information.

 

DAY 5 LAKES ENTRANCE - MORNINGTON PENINSULA (364 kms)

Depart Lakes Entrance today and travel via the Princes Highway through the towns of Bairnsdale, Sale and Traralgon to Morwell. At Morwell, join the Strzelecki Highway and travel to the town of Leongatha, where you join the South Gippsland Highway and travel to the town of Tooradin. At Tooradin, join the Baxter - Tooradin Road and travel to the town of Baxter. Turn left onto the Moorooduc Highway. Follow this road all the way towards Portsea and Sorrento. As you come to the coast road you will drive through Rosebud, Tootgarook and onto. This drive is approximately 364km.

 

DAY 6 MORNINGTON PENINSULA - MELBOURNE (80Kms)

There will be plenty of time this morning to explore the many fascinating attractions that abound on this scenic peninsula before heading to Melbourne. There are plenty of bush and coastal walks that can be taken. You may wish to visit one of the eighty vineyards and wineries here, enjoy a day on one of the beautiful surfing beaches at nearby Portsea and Sorrento.

Leaving Rye today, join the Nepean Highway and travel north past the town Frankston for the final leg of your journey to Melbourne. Set your vehicle down at either Melbourne city or the airport car rental depot. This drive is approximately 80km

 

End of tour

 

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