A 7-Day Adventure Road Trip Itinerary from Melbourne to Sydney

  1. Day 1: Great Ocean Road
    2 hours 15 minutes (150 km) from Melbourne

    Drive along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world. Stop by The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Steps.

  2. Day 2: Grampians National Park
    3 hours (260 km) from Great Ocean Road

    Explore the stunning natural beauty of Grampians National Park by hiking to Mackenzie Falls and the Pinnacle lookout. Visit Brambuk Cultural Centre to learn about the Aboriginal history and culture.

  3. Day 3: Canberra
    6 hours 30 minutes (660 km) from Grampians National Park

    Discover the capital city of Australia and visit the Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia, and Parliament House. Walk or cycle around Lake Burley Griffin.

  4. Day 4: Snowy Mountains
    2 hours 30 minutes (200 km) from Canberra

    Experience the winter wonderland of Snowy Mountains and go skiing or snowboarding at Perisher or Thredbo. Take a scenic drive to Mount Kosciuszko.

  5. Day 5: Jervis Bay
    3 hours 30 minutes (290 km) from Snowy Mountains

    Spend the day at the stunning Jervis Bay, famous for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches. Go snorkelling or kayaking to see dolphins and other marine life.

  6. Day 6: Blue Mountains
    3 hours 30 minutes (260 km) from Jervis Bay

    Visit the picturesque Blue Mountains and take a scenic cableway ride over the Jamison Valley. See the Three Sisters rock formation and go bushwalking in the national park.

  7. Day 7: Sydney
    1 hour 30 minutes (100 km) from Blue Mountains

    Arrive at the bustling city of Sydney and climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views of the city. Visit the Opera House and relax at Bondi Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Great Ocean Road (1 day, free)
  • Grampians National Park (1 day, free)
  • Canberra (1 day, $100)
  • Snowy Mountains (1 day, $150 for ski lift pass and equipment rental)
  • Jervis Bay (1 day, $50 for snorkelling or kayaking rental)
  • Blue Mountains (1 day, $50 for cableway ride and national park entry fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $350
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