Matey Pass Melbourne to Sydney

Check out Wilson Promontory then head to Lakes Entrance, Lake Jindabyne, check out Mt Kosciusko, hike to the Blue Lake (summer), onward to Canberra, Australian capital city and Sydney

Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory National Park and Lakes Entrance (zz)
Spend a lot of today at Wilsons Promontory National Park. Walk along gleaming beaches, watch the ocean pound onto the southernmost point of the mainland, hike along amazing granite rock formations and learn about coastal flora and native wildlife. You might even see emus and wombats! Later we travel to the coastal town of Lakes Entrance, Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia’s longest beach – Ninety Mile Beach.

Lakes Entrance to Snowy River Country (zz)
It’s a spectacular drive along Barry Way watching the Snowy River wind below. We travel high into the Australian Alps (seasonal Nov-May). Hike along an alpine track (2.5 hour round trip) for views of the glacial ‘Blue Lake’ and the top of Mt Kosciuszko (Australia’s highest point). During winter, there’s time to play in the snow at the ski resort of Perisher/Smiggins (toboggan or snow tube hire at own expense). In summer, activities around the lake include wakeboarding, waterskiing or trout fishing (at own expense). Tonight, kick back and relax with a sauna, swim or a drink at the bar.

Jindabyne to Sydney via Canberra
We pass through Cooma, learning about the Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme (one of the most complex integrated water and hydro-electric power schemes in the world!). Next stop is Canberra, Australia’s capital city, where the Prime Minister hangs out. We’ll check out Parliament House, a few embassies and other city highlights before travelling on to Sydney.

(zz) = compulsory overnight stop required