Viet Booking - VAE Travel is proud to be a leading and experienced provider of cross-state tours from Melbourne to Sydney. VietBooking - VAE Travel's standard itinerary spans 7 days and 6 nights, covering 3000 km of road! It's a challenging yet incredibly rewarding journey. The tour will depart from Melbourne, heading straight to Canberra and Sydney via the highway, allowing you to experience the Australian continent. On the return leg from Sydney to Melbourne, the group will take the coastal route, which is longer but exceptionally scenic. This journey ensures a week full of wonderful memories and cherished photos.
7-DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1: Cross-State Adventure - Submarine Wandering
A 700km journey across Victoria to New South Wales. Experience the diverse life and scenery of Australia.
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Visit the twin cities of Wodonga – Albury. These two border cities are located on either side of the state line, with Victoria on one side and New South Wales on the other.
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Explore the submarine town of Holbrook. Here, you’ll have the chance to take photos on the real submarine HMS Otway, a decommissioned Australian Navy submarine, and visit the unique submarine museum, even though it's more than 300km away from the sea.
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Arrive in Canberra for rest and a tour of Australia's capital.
Day 2: Meeting the Capital of Australia
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Visit the Australian Parliament House, a unique architectural icon. Explore monuments, Burley Griffin Lake, the National Science Centre, and capture stunning natural landscapes in Canberra.
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Depart for Sydney. Check-in upon arrival. Tour Sydney's city center at night. Take memorable photos at Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, and take a ferry across the bay to capture Sydney’s most beautiful night views (optional).
Day 3: Check the Rocks, View Sydney from the Top
An amazing experience with many sightseeing spots:
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Sydney's famous Bondi beach, voted "Australia's Most Beautiful Beach"
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The Rocks area, featuring some of Sydney's most notable landmarks.
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Sydney Opera House; Sydney Harbour Bridge. Scenic photos of central Sydney from above (included in the tour); St. Mary's Cathedral.
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Adventure tour to view Sydney from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (cost not included).
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Sydney Fish Market. Enjoy lunch and fresh seafood.
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In the afternoon, visit the National Maritime Museum, which houses many artifacts and images of Australia's maritime and naval history. Board the ships for a hands-on experience, learning about submarines and warships to better understand the power of Australia’s Pacific Fleet.
Day 4: Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains range is a famous landmark near Sydney:
- Visit Lincoln's Rock, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba Village, Scenic World, Katoomba Falls on the Kedumba River, Three Sisters, and Leura Village.
- On the way back to Sydney: Visit Cabramatta, the most bustling Vietnamese community in Australia. Take souvenir photos with the “Friendship” archway, which features a blend of Chinese and Vietnamese cultural elements.
- Dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant.
Day 5: Wollongong - Eden
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Visit Sea Cliff Bridge, a unique bridge curving around a cliff on The Great Ocean Road.
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Visit Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple, a famous Taiwanese temple.
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Visit Flagstaff Lighthouse, where Captain James Cook established an outpost.
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Lunch with dolphin watching at Jervis Bay, a famous bay in NSW.
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Continue to Eden, stay overnight in Eden.
Day 6: Eden - Lake Entrance
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In the morning, explore Eden, a beautiful coastal town famous in many Hollywood films. It’s also a whale-watching spot, and if you’re lucky, you might see whales. This is also the last town in NSW.
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Depart for Lake Entrance, the gateway town of Victoria.
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Check-in and rest. In the afternoon, explore the town. Go crabbing at the beach. In the evening, enjoy a fun and exciting experience of shrimp fishing.
Day 7: Return to Melbourne
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Early morning seafood shopping or visit the weekend market. Admire the beautiful views of Lake Entrance from the mountain outlook.
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Lunch at Bairnsdale, take commemorative photos, and then head back to Melbourne.
PRICE LIST:
- Shared tour 7 days 6 nights: $2000 per adult, $1800 per child.
- The shared tour price includes transportation and a driver-guide.
- Meals: Includes 3 meals—light breakfast, lunch, and dinner at restaurants in Canberra and Sydney. During sightseeing, if there are no suitable restaurants, fast food or packed meals will be provided.
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or Airbnb. (Additional charges may apply during peak seasons when prices increase.)
- Private tour for groups and families does not include accommodation and meals. Contact us for a quote on per-person meal and accommodation costs.
+ Carnival 8-seater van: $1200 per day x 7 days = $8400
+ Toyota 12-seater van: $1500 per day x 7 days = $10500
+ Toyota 22-seater van: $2000 per day x 7 days = $14000
If you need a trailer for luggage, an additional $250 per day will apply.
PRICE DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION:
- Meal Package if you would like meals included: $60/day, covering a light breakfast, lunch, and dinner at restaurants in Canberra and Sydney. While on the road, if there are no suitable restaurants, fast food or packed meals will be provided.
- Accommodation: You can work with Viet Booking to arrange accommodations according to your preferences.
- Or, you can purchase a 6-night package: $480 per person. The package includes 3-4 star hotels or Airbnb houses, with two people sharing a room. Prices may vary during peak holiday periods.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Vehicle usage for 10-12 hours per day.
- A driver who also serves as a guide, with extensive experience in Australian tourism.
- Parking fees and tolls.
- 1 bottle of 600ml water per person per day.
GUESTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS:
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions.
- The driver will take guests to restaurants as requested. Guests are responsible for their own dining expenses.
- Or, you can negotiate with VietBooking for an all-inclusive meal plan, with restaurants arranged by Viet Booking - VAE Travel.
- Tips are optional and appreciated as a way to motivate the driver-guide who has provided enthusiastic support throughout the trip.