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Melbourne to Sydney
8 days / 7 nights in Australia

From Melbourne, see Phillip Island penguins, a steam railway, the Great Ocean Road, Canberra, Sydney Opera House and the Blue Mountains before departing Sydney. 2026 departures: September 14, October 12, November 16 and December 7. Limited places on September 14 receive USD $50 off per person.

Morrow & Miles Travel Services
ProductMELSYD8 · Melbourne to Sydney
Duration8 days / 7 nights
RouteArrive Melbourne · Depart Sydney
UpdatedAugust 26, 2026
Available to check now

Four 2026 dates are available to check. Limited September 14 places receive USD $50 off/person. Confirm fare, hotels, child bed arrangements and local optional activities for your departure before payment.

Offer notes

Please confirm available dates, room type, and inventory before booking.

Share your departure date, party size, and preferred room type so we can confirm exact fare conditions.

01 / City-to-city route

Arrive Melbourne, leave Sydney without backtracking

Head north from Victoria through Albury and Canberra to New South Wales, combining cities, coast, wildlife and parks.

Check multi-city international flights, arrival/departure airports and transfer times together.
02 / Pace

Full touring days, with flexibility in Sydney

Phillip Island, the Great Ocean Road, Canberra and the Blue Mountains lead into Sydney, where free time can focus on the Opera House, harbor or city.

The Great Ocean Road is a long driving day, and this moving itinerary suits guests wanting to see several places.
03 / Language

Sydney Opera House interior tour changed to Chinese

Hear about the building, theater spaces and design in Chinese. We also explain the language and inclusions of other optional tours.

Chinese tour times and availability must be confirmed for the actual date.

Reference pricing

Pricing basis
and common adjustments

Listed fares are reference tour prices. Child pricing applies to children aged 4 to under 11 using a bed and sharing with an adult. Confirm flights, visas, some meals, optional activities and local service charges separately.

Double occupancy$1,699/personUSD reference tour fareSingle room$2,199/personUSD reference tour fareChild with a bed$1,599/personAges 4–11; sharing with an adult—confirm age cutoff

We also confirm gratuities, flights, shore excursions, drinks, Wi-Fi and cancellation terms.

2026 departures

Four dates from Australian spring to early summer.

Southern Hemisphere seasons are opposite to North America. The Great Ocean Road, Blue Mountains and Phillip Island are weather-dependent; bring layers and a windproof jacket.

September14 | Limited USD $50/person discount
October12
November16
December07

Melbourne to Sydney · 8 days / 7 nights

Penguins, coastal roads and Sydney Harbour in eight days.

Based on the current itinerary. Phillip Island and Great Ocean Road options, hotels, access and order may change with weather and local operations.

DAY 01

Arrive Melbourne | Airport pickup

Transfer during the designated pickup window, check in and rest after your flight.

DAY 02

Melbourne | Phillip Island penguins

See city landmarks, visit the koala conservation area and watch the evening penguin return on Phillip Island.

DAY 03

Steam railway | Sovereign Hill

Ride a historic steam train, then explore Victoria's gold-rush history at Sovereign Hill.

DAY 04

Great Ocean Road | Return to Melbourne

Choose a coach, smaller vehicle or another available option for coastal scenery and the Twelve Apostles.

DAY 05

Melbourne · Albury · Canberra

Travel north across state lines via Albury to Australia's capital.

DAY 06

Canberra · Sydney

Visit landmarks including Parliament House and the War Memorial, then continue to Sydney.

DAY 07

Sydney | Opera House and Blue Mountains options

Get to know Sydney; ask about the Chinese Opera House interior tour and Blue Mountains arrangements according to weather and energy.

DAY 08

Depart Sydney

Transfer to the airport at the designated time. With a later flight, confirm transport before planning a final harbor walk.

Optional local experiences

Reference prices to check for your date.

From AUD $42

These are the current notice's prices. Confirm the date, age rules and availability before booking.

01

Sydney Night Tour · Evening

AUD $99/person for an additional evening view of Sydney.

02

Great Ocean Road day tour · Full day

Coach: AUD $99/person; small vehicle, maximum 13 guests: AUD $138/person.

03

Blue Mountains cable car · According to the day's schedule

Adults AUD $70; children aged 4–14 AUD $42.

04

Sydney Opera House interior tour · Chinese-language service

Now offered in Chinese; confirm time, tickets and final language arrangements for your date.

Optional activities may require advance booking and a minimum group size.

Weather, traffic and attraction operations may change the touring order.

AUD activity prices are calculated separately from the USD tour fare.

Before booking

What is included
and what should be confirmed

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Included

7 nights of itinerary accommodation

Listed bilingual Chinese/English guide and vehicle services

City sightseeing in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney

Arrangements for Phillip Island, the steam railway and Blue Mountains

Melbourne airport pickup and Sydney drop-off within designated windows

Chinese Opera House interior tour subject to departure confirmation

To confirm at inquiry

Multi-city international flights and airport transfer times

Actual double, single or child-with-bed total

Included admission for Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road and Blue Mountains

Sydney night tour, cable car and other optional activities

Australian visa, insurance and entry requirements

Hotel standard, luggage, meals and local service charges

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