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.

10 Best Tours & Trips from Melbourne to Sydney 2026

10 best Melbourne to Sydney tour packages

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Best of Australia with Sightseeing Tours
2.6 (5 traveler reviews)
"This tour far exceeded our expectations! The cities, flights, activities, schedule was carefully curated."
DAVE, traveled in December
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Apollo Bay,Twelve Apostles Marine National Park,Yulara,Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Daintree National Park,Sydney,Blue Mountains+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd
From
US$4,218per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Essence of Australia 14 Days
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
5% Off
From $2,184
US$2,075per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Australian Highlights
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Accommodations were fantastic. Didn't care much for tour bus, but this is a Trafalgar group tour so it was expected."
Alodie, traveled in November
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Great Barrier ReefEast AustraliaSouth East QueenslandQueensland+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
5% Off
From
US$6,130per person
+$1,771 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room
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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island,Alice Springs,Uluru,Darwin,Kakadu National Park,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Sydney+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
5% Off
From $9,439
US$8,939per person
+$1,797 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
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
5% Off
From $2,746
US$2,609per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Australian Highlights (Intra Tour Air Tax Australian Highlights)
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay,Bondi,Blue Mountains,Sydney+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Great Ocean RoadGreat Barrier ReefEast Australia+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
10% Off
From $5,835
US$5,252per person
+$1,755 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room
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Melbourne to Sydney Adventure
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Sydney
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
East Australia
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
10% Off
From
US$3,020per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Between ocean & outback
Duration
24 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Mount Gambier,Kangaroo Island,Adelaide,Alice Springs,Kings Canyon,Uluru,Darwin,Kakadu National Park,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda,Sydney+11 more
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
Gebeco
10% Off
From
US$14,771per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
- Flights included
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$Australia\'s Highlights Tour$
$Australia\'s Highlights - 13 destinations$
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Australia's Highlights
Duration
19 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, Darwin,Katherine,Kakadu National Park,Alice Springs,Uluru,Sydney+5 more
National Park
Kakadu National Park
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
Gebeco
10% Off
From
US$10,698per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
- Flights included
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Contrasts of Australia (With Internal Air, 9 Days)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
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
AAT Kings
15% Off
From $4,471
US$3,801per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Contrasts of Australia
5.0 (3 traveler 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
10% Off
From $3,980
US$3,582per person
+$1,030 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room
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Australia Highlights
Duration
19 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Kuranda,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Cooktown,Port Douglas,Alice Springs,Uluru,Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park,Sydney,Blue Mountains+9 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
Great Barrier Reef
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
SKR Reisen
10% Off
From
US$11,634per person
Incl: Return flight (Frankfurt Intl Airport)
Price based on Private Double Room
- Flights included
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Australia - Adventure on the East Coast 11 Days
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Adelaide,Barossa Valley,Kangaroo Island,Sydney+3 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
ASI Reisen
10% Off
From
US$5,073per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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