Take in the spectacular Australian high country with this tour staying overnight in a genuine working cattle farm. Hang with the locals and family, hear original Aussie stories and folklore about the old Australia during the times of the gold rushes and outlaws such as Ned Kelly. Taste a local beer in Beechworth or visit a honey farm. Visit Canberra.
Leaving Sydney along the great Murray River and Victoria Alps we head to the town of Mansfield. Whereas Northern Sydney is characterised by grand canyons and the big red outback here the landscape is ever changing from the Great Dividing Range lush forests and strong running rivers. It was here that outlaw here Ned Kelly made his home eventually being tried for multiple murders in the town of Beechworth. Your overnight stay on a working cattle farm will be one of the highlight stays on your whole Australia experience. With no lights from nearby cities to pollute the sky the view of the Milky Way is astronomical (ha ha). Chat with the family and help feed the animals.
Before we reach Melbourne we visit Australia's capital city of Canberra. Here we can visit Parliament House, the Yarralumla Embassy District National Museum of Australia, the National Gallery Mt Ainslie Lookout or the Australian War Memorial.
Note: Only shared accommodation can be booked online. We can arrange single and double rooms so please contact us if you would like to book these.
Another note: This trip can also be taken in reverse starting in Melbourne and finishing in Sydney.
Booking Conditions
Age Restriction: N/A
Fitness Requirement: Low level of fitness
What's included
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Itinerary
Pickups
2 DAY AUSTRALIAN HIGH COUNTRY TOUR MEL - SYD
Departs Melbourne: @ 7.15am, 570 Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Arrives Sydney day 2: approx 9pm. (Limited drop-offs available)
Courtesy Transfer Service
We offer our customers a courtesy transfer service from selected inner city hotels/accommodations to the departure point (570 Flinders Street) - This service must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to departure.
* Please confirm your allocated hotel / hostel pick up time when making your booking.
* Please note you must arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time
* We accept no responsibility if you fail to nominate a pickup location- this must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior with our reservations department, failure to nominate and board the bus will result in fare forfeiture
* Only selected drop off points offered in Sydney
