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 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$3,839per person
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Australian Highlights
4.0 (2 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
12% Off
From $6,135
US$5,399per person
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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train
4.0 (1 review)
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Hobart,Tasman National Park,Port Arthur,Adelaide,Kangaroo Island,Seal Bay,Flinders Chase National Park,Marree,Alice Springs,Uluru,Darwin,Kakadu National Park,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda,Daintree National Park,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Hunter Valley+20 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
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US$9,439per person
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Melbourne to Sydney Adventure
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Foster,Rosedale,Paynesville,Raymond Island,Eden,Merimbula,Bermagui,Jervis Bay Village,Sydney+8 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
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US$2,472per person
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Southern Australia & Tasmania Unveiled
Duration
18 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley, Geelong,Great Ocean Road,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Loch Ard Gorge,Warrnambool,Mount Gambier,Langhorne Creek,Cape Jervis,Kangaroo Island,American River,Seal Bay,Flinders Chase National Park,Penneshaw,Adelaide,Hahndorf,Hobart,Bruny Island,Port Arthur,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains,Hunter Valley+21 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
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US$8,859per person
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Essence of Australia - 14 days
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Melbourne, St Kilda,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Cairns,Palm Cove,Gold Coast,Springbrook,Surfers Paradise,Mount Tamborine,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
East Australia
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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Complete Australia Adventure - 14 days
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Gold Coast,Surfers Paradise,Springbrook,Cairns,Palm Cove,Great Barrier Reef,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
East Australia
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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US$3,255per 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
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US$2,708per person
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Southern Australia & Tasmania Unveiled with Uluru and the Outback
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley, Geelong,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Loch Ard Gorge,Warrnambool,Mount Gambier,Blue Lake,Langhorne Creek,Cape Jervis,Kangaroo Island,American River,Seal Bay,Flinders Chase National Park,Penneshaw,Adelaide,Hahndorf,Hobart,Bruny Island,Tasman National Park,Port Arthur,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains,Hunter Valley,Uluru,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park+24 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
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US$10,109per person
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Australian Highlights (With Internal Air)
3.7 (3 reviews)
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Yulara, Uluru,Cairns,Kuranda,Great Barrier Reef,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Barrier ReefEast Australia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
AAT Kings
8% Off
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US$5,410per person
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Essence of Australia 14 Days
4.3 (3 reviews)
"We got to experience four different amazing places in such a short time period."
Jennifer, traveled in July
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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Iconic Australia: A 12-Day Grand Discovery
5.0 (1 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
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US$2,535per person
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Contrasts of Australia
5.0 (3 reviews)
"Everything was Excelent."
Iveta, traveled in December
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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From $4,185
US$3,683per person
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Contrasts of Australia (With Internal Air)
5.0 (1 review)
"What an experience! The ultimate host and guide."
LuAnn, traveled in February
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda,Sydney,Bondi Beach,Blue Mountains+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Barrier ReefEast Australia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
AAT Kings
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US$3,443per person
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Coast to Coast: The Australian Road Trip of Your Dreams
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Marengo,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Loch Ard Gorge,Port Campbell,Phillip Island,Blue Mountains,Leura,Katoomba,Bondi,Sydney+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Ocean Road
Operated in
English
Operator
Worldee
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US$1,434per person
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