Blue Circle: Melbourne 7-day Circular Tour

【Sundays】 Sydney → Wollongong → Gerringong (134 km)

This morning we’ll drive along the Grand Pacific Drive, one of the most scenic roads in Australia, enjoy the spectacular coastal view at the Sea Cliff Bridge and take some photos. Then visit Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Southern Hemisphere. Next we’ll discover a very interesting natural attraction, Kiama Blowhole, the largest blowhole in the world. See (and hear) spurting water 30 meters into the sky as the waves thrashing against the rocks below enter a sea-cliff cavern and periodically compressing air. At around lunch hour, we’ll arrive Crooked River Wine & Cellar Door Winery, a must-do for visiting the South Coast. You can eat in the restaurant specialising in regional produce or enjoy an award winning wine tasting. In the afternoon, our coach will take you to a secluded beach to enjoy the breathtaking sea view without the crowds. We’ll stay over at Gerringong;

Overnight: Gerringong

【Mondays】Gerringong → Jervis Bay → Canberra (260 km)

We’ll drive towards the capital city Canberra, stop by at Jervis Bay, where you can take an optional Dolphin Watching Cruise (May to November: Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruise). Continue to drive to Canberra & visit Australian War Memorial, a Byzantine-style monument with an extensive archive. Arrive hotel in the evening;

Overnight: Canberra

【Tuesdays】Canberra → Albury (339 km)

We’ll have a Canberra city tour in the morning visiting: New Parliament House, Royal Australian Mint, Lake Burley Griffin. In the afternoon you can make your Canberra trip complete by visiting Cockington Green Gardens, is a park of miniatures; or National Dinosaur Museum, Australia’s largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens. After the visit, we will head to Albury and check into the hotel;

Overnight: Albury

【Wednesdays】Albury → Melbourne (405 km)

We’ll set off from Albury to Melbourne. We’ll arrive Crown Casino in Melbourne before noon, it’s the biggest casino in Australia, with a wide selection of food options. After getting some lunch nearby, you can opt for visiting Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium to see over 500 animals, including adorable penguins, huge sharks, massive crocodiles, beautiful corals reefs etc. Next, you can take a Puffing Billy Steam Train, Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway to ride through stunning Australian forest scenery. Then we’ll head to the hotel;

Overnight: Melbourne

【Thursdays】Melbourne → Wagga Wagga (470 km)

We’ll discover Melbourne city this morning, includes: Parliament House, St Patrick's Cathedral, Southbank, Federation Square; Known as Australia's garden city, we’ll also explore Fitzroy Gardens, Cook’s Cottage. You can also take an additional Yarra River Cruise to enjoy the beautiful sights of Melbourne from a different perspective. We will have a lunch break at Chinatown and then head to Wagga Wagga;

Overnight: Wagga Wagga

【Fridays】 Wagga Wagga→ Blue Mountain (422 km)

After breakfast we’ll have some free activity time to explore Wagga Wagga city. We’ll then visit Wagga Wagga Art Gallery (National Art Glass Gallery), exhibiting a world-renowned and nationally significant collection of contemporary art glass featuring over 400 pieces displayed in a stand alone gallery. We’ll stopover at a small town, Young, the Cherry Capital of Australia during lunch time. And pass by a charming town Cowra in the afternoon. The multi award-winning Cowra Japanese Garden is a 'must see' while visiting the area. Feel the authentic Japanese Zen in this Japanese garden abroad. We’ll then head to our hotel in Blue Mountain;

Overnight: Katoomba (Blue Mountain)

【Saturdays】Blue Mountain → Sydney (124 km)

We’ll drive from Katoomba to Sydney today. Along the way you can add on a visit Scenic World to enjoy a World Heritage wilderness in Katoomba. You’ll have unforgettable experiences includes: riding the world’s steepest incline passenger railway into ancient rainforest, glide between rugged cliff tops on a glass-floored cable car, choose between three types of cable car & train rides to see the spectacular blue mountains landscape. Before arriving Sydney, you can also visit the Sydney Zoo to see exotic and native animals in wide-open spaces;

Overnight: Sydney