Canberra to the Coast: 5‑Day QFF Maximiser Break

Day 1: Canberra → Sydney (Arrival & Exploration)

Morning: Catch an early Qantas flight from Canberra to Sydney (≈1 hr) to earn **QFF** on the flight and premium cabin upgrade points. Upon arrival, check into the Qantas Hotel Sydney where stays are partnered for extra points.

Afternoon: Stroll to the iconic Sydney Opera House and take a guided tour, a great way to rack up activity points through the Qantas Experience program. Lunch at the nearby Harbourside Café offers a modest points bonus when paid with a Qantas Frequent Flyer credit card.

Evening: Dine at The Rocks’ The Glenmore rooftop bar, enjoying harbour views while earning dining points. Return to the hotel and relax for the night.

Day 2: Sydney (Full City Immersion)

Morning: Join a Bondi Beach surf lesson, booked through a Qantas activity partner, which adds extra points for each session. Afterwards, enjoy a light brunch at Bondi Icebergs Club.

Afternoon: Take the iconic Sydney Harbour Ferry to Manly, earning travel points on the ferry ticket (Qantas partners). Explore Manly’s boutique shops and the scenic coastal walk.

Evening: Experience a dinner cruise on the Captain Cook for premium dining points and a spectacular night view of the harbour skyline.

Day 3: Sydney → Melbourne (Travel & Evening Arrival)

Morning: Check out of the hotel and board a Qantas business class flight to Melbourne (≈1.5 hr), maximizing mileage and upgrade points. Use the in‑flight lounge to earn lounge access credits.

Afternoon: Arrive in Melbourne, pick up a Qantas partner rental car, and check into the Qantas Hotel Melbourne for additional stay points.

Evening: Wander through the vibrant Lanes & Arcades, grabbing dinner at Chin Chin, a participating restaurant that offers QFF on card payments.

Day 4: Melbourne (Great Ocean Road Adventure)

Morning: Depart early on a guided Great Ocean Road tour booked via Qantas Tours, earning activity and mileage points for the long‑distance drive.

Afternoon: Visit the famed 12 Apostles and enjoy a picnic lunch; the tour includes a QFF‑linked meal voucher.

Evening: Return to Melbourne, unwind at the hotel’s rooftop bar, and collect final evening dining points before a restful night.

Day 5: Melbourne → Canberra (Wrap‑Up)

Morning: Explore the cultural precinct of Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria, both partnered for points on entry tickets.

Afternoon: Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Hardware Société, a QFF‑eligible eatery, then head to the airport for a Qantas flight back to Canberra.

Evening: Arrive back in Canberra, completing a points‑rich short break and leaving you with a healthy QFF balance for future travel.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Qantas flight Canberra → Sydney (1 hr) – 2 hrs total travel time – $150 (earn 1,500 QFF points)
• Qantas Hotel Sydney (2 nights) – 48 hrs stay – $260 (earn 2,600 QFF points)
• Sydney Opera House tour – 2 hrs – $42 (earn 420 QFF points)
• Bondi Beach surf lesson – 2 hrs – $85 (earn 850 QFF points)
• Sydney Harbour Ferry – 1 hr – $18 (earn 180 QFF points)
• Captain Cook dinner cruise – 3 hrs – $120 (earn 1,200 QFF points)
• Qantas flight Sydney → Melbourne (1.5 hr) – 3 hrs total travel time – $200 (earn 2,000 QFF points)
• Qantas Hotel Melbourne (2 nights) – 48 hrs stay – $280 (earn 2,800 QFF points)
• Great Ocean Road guided tour – 10 hrs – $150 (earn 1,500 QFF points)
• 12 Apostles picnic lunch voucher – 2 hrs – $30 (earn 300 QFF points)
• Federation Square & NGV entry – 4 hrs – $35 (earn 350 QFF points)
• Qantas flight Melbourne → Canberra (1 hr) – 2 hrs total travel time – $150 (earn 1,500 QFF points)
• Total Estimated Cost: $1,530

Tips

To stretch the trip, add an extra day in Melbourne to explore the Yarra Valley wine region—another QFF‑eligible activity. If you need to shorten the stay, skip the Great Ocean Road tour and replace it with a half‑day city bike tour, still earning points while reducing travel time and cost.