What is the average price I can expect to pay for a Melbourne to Sydney tour?

Tour prices between Melbourne and Sydney range from $3,731 to $14,415 with most travelers spending between $6,500 to $9,000 per person. The price typically covers accommodations domestic flights between cities some meals and guided tours. AAT Kings offers a 9-day Contrasts of Australia tour at $4,315 while more extensive options like Gebeco's 24-day itinerary costs $12,974. A recent TourRadar traveler shared: "Tour manager was excellent. Itinerary worked smoothly and sites were breathtaking!"

What are the most common destinations visited between Melbourne and Sydney?

The route between Melbourne and Sydney connects several key Australian landmarks including the Great Ocean Road Adelaide Kangaroo Island Alice Springs Uluru Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Many travelers start their journey along the coastal route seeing the Twelve Apostles before venturing into the outback. A TourRadar traveler noted: "I really enjoyed my trip to Australia. The people were friendly and I saw many great natural wonders." The combination of coast and outback gives travelers a complete Australian experience.

What would be an example itinerary between Melbourne and Sydney?

A standard itinerary begins with 2-3 days in Melbourne exploring the city's famous laneways and often includes a trip to see Phillip Island's penguin parade. The next leg takes you to Cairns for 3-4 days where you can snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and walk through the Daintree Rainforest. The journey ends with 3-4 days in Sydney visiting the Opera House taking harbor cruises and exploring the Blue Mountains. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Nellie was an amazing tour guide and I had the best time ever!"

What are the average tour lengths for tours from Melbourne to Sydney?

Tours connecting Melbourne and Sydney span from 9 to 29 days with most travelers choosing 13-20 day itineraries. The "Best of Australia with Sightseeing Tours" offers a 13-day experience while the "Kaleidoscope Australia" extends to 29 days for a deeper exploration. One TourRadar traveler commented on their 13-day tour: "The tour was great as Australia is a beautiful place to visit." The length allows enough time to see major attractions without feeling rushed.

What is the average distance covered on a tour from Melbourne to Sydney?

Tours cover roughly 3,000 kilometers including all major stops between Melbourne and Sydney. The typical route flies from Melbourne to Cairns (approximately 2,300 km) explores the Great Barrier Reef region then continues south to Sydney (about 700 km). This distance lets travelers experience Australia's varied landscapes from city streets to tropical regions and harbor views. A TourRadar traveler noted they "enjoyed all the stops and excursions" along this extensive route.

Melbourne to Sydney Tours

Some road trips are truly epic, and Melbourne to Sydney falls into that category! This is a classic route, allowing you to explore laneways and coffee culture, see the Great Ocean Road's Twelve Apostles, visit wineries, discover the Blue Mountains, and take in everything Sydney has to offer. It’s a mind-blowing trip, and ends with Sydney’s true ‘wow’ factor.

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Best of Australia with Sightseeing Tours
2.6 (5 traveler reviews)
"This tour was one of the most thoughtful and rewarding trips I've ever taken. In 12 days, we experienced the heart, soul, and wild beauty of Australia."
Zerene, traveled in December
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Apollo Bay, Otway,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Loch Ard Gorge,London Bridge,Yulara,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,Uluru,Cairns,Port Douglas,Daintree National Park,Mossman Gorge,Cape Tribulation,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+14 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd
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US$3,713per person
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Iconic Australia: A 12-Day Grand Discovery
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"We had an absolutely incredible time on our trip to Australia."
Hillary, traveled in May
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns, Sydney
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Barrier Reef
Operated in
English
Operator
Vio Travel
15% Off
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US$2,535per person
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Australian Highlights
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Amazing experience in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. Trafalgar exceeded our expectations!"
Tina, traveled in February
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay,Yulara,Uluru,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,Cairns,Atherton,Daintree National Park,Kuranda,Sydney,Bondi,Blue Mountains+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
10% Off
From $5,952
US$5,357per person
+$1,845 upfront costs
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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road,Hobart,Tasman National Park,Port Arthur,Adelaide,Kangaroo Island,Seal Bay,Flinders Chase National Park,Alice Springs,Uluru,Darwin,Kakadu National Park,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda,Daintree National Park,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Hunter Valley+18 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
2% Off
From $10,139
US$9,889per person
+$2,365 upfront costs
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Melbourne to Sydney Adventure
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Eden,Merimbula,Booderee National Park,Sydney+3 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Regions
Australia South CoastMount Kosciuszko+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
2% Off
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US$3,060per person
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Southern Australia & Tasmania Unveiled with Uluru and the Outback
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Geelong, Warrnambool,Mount Gambier,Kangaroo Island,Adelaide,Hobart,Bruny Island,Port Arthur,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Uluru,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
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US$11,099per person
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Complete Australia Highlights 14 days
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Uluru, Gold Coast, Cairns, Sydney
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Vio Travel
2% Off
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US$2,708per person
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Australian Highlights (With Internal Air)
3.7 (3 traveler reviews)
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Uluru,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,Cairns,Kuranda,Sydney,Bondi,Blue Mountains+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Barrier Reef
Operated in
English
Operator
AAT Kings
8% Off
From $5,705
US$5,249per person
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Best of Australia
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy, Mount Gambier,Cape Jervis,Kangaroo Island,Seal Bay,Flinders Chase National Park,Adelaide,Glenelg,McLaren Vale Wine Region,Barossa Valley,Alice Springs,Kings Canyon,Uluru,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park,Katherine,Nitmiluk National Park,Darwin,Kakadu National Park,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+23 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
DERTOUR
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US$10,038per person
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Australia - Adventure on the East Coast 11 Days
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Melbourne, St Kilda, Phillip Island, London Bridge,Port Campbell,Loch Ard Gorge,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Great Otway National Park,Lorne,Adelaide,McLaren Vale Wine Region,Barossa Valley,Kangaroo Island,Seal Bay,Penneshaw,Sydney,Blue Mountains,Bondi Beach,Hunter Valley+15 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Country Region
Great Ocean Road
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Only: German
Operator
ASI Reisen
8% Off
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US$4,971per person
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Essence of Australia 14 Days
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The whole tour went quite smoothly and we thoroughly enjoyed Australia!!"
Mary, traveled in May
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Barrier ReefEast Australia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Vio Travel
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US$2,294per person
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Contrasts of Australia (With Internal Air)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"What an experience! The ultimate host and guide."
LuAnn, traveled in February
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Cairns, Kuranda, Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Barrier ReefEast Australia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
AAT Kings
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From $4,050
US$3,645per person
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Contrasts of Australia
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"Great trip! The only thing I would Recommend is booking restaurants with more of a vegetarian variety."
tara, traveled in November
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Great Barrier ReefEast AustraliaSouth East QueenslandQueensland+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
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US$3,767per person
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