Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush (2024/2025, 5 Days)

5 days
From Sydney to Melbourne
5.0 (2 reviews)

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sydney to Canberra

    Sydney to Canberra
    Meals
    Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station farm), Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Canberra)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parliament House in Canberra
    • Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station farm
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Parliament House
    Gold Creek Station
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Canberra to Wangaratta

    Canberra to Wangaratta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea at the oldest hotel in Beechworth)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quality Hotel Wangaratta)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic views from Mt. Ainslie
    • Cross the Murray River
    • Chat with the publican at the historic local pub
    • Afternoon tea at the oldest hotel in Beechworth

    Optional Activities

    • Explore honey shops
    • Explore gold shops
    • Explore galleries
    • Explore museums at leisure
    Landmarks
    Mt. Ainslie
    Murray River
    Beechworth
    Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park
  4. Day 3

    Beechworth to Melbourne

    Beechworth to Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Glenrowan and Ned Kelly heritage sites
    • Melbourne city tour
    • Guided galleries tour of Koorie Heritage Trust

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums in Glenrowan
    • Explore jazz bars
    • Discover hole-in-the-wall restaurants
    • Visit galleries
    Landmarks
    Glenrowan
    Koorie Heritage Trust
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 4

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne)

    Optional Activities

    • Scale the Melbourne Skydeck for panoramic bay views
    • History and Donuts Walking Tour
    • Visit Phillip Island to see hundreds of little penguins at sunset (all own expense)
    Landmarks
    Melbourne Skydeck
    Phillip Island
  6. Day 5

    Melbourne Departure

    Melbourne Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

AAT Kings

Gold Operator
Rating
4.4 (118 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
64%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • David5.0January 2024
    All good, no problems
    Traveled in January 2024
  • Jess5.0October 2019
    I loved every aspect of this guided holiday. Amazing tour guide and driver, easy way to travel in a luxury coach,...
    Show more
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: AAT Kings
    Hi Jess, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! So great to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us, and hope to see you on another one soon.
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in2d2h57m9s
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Thursday
    15 Oct, 2026
    To Monday
    19 Oct, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$1,932 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    19 Nov, 2026
    To Monday
    23 Nov, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $1,935
    US$1,780 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    7 Jan, 2027
    To Monday
    11 Jan, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $1,935
    US$1,780 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    4 Feb, 2027
    To Monday
    8 Feb, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $1,935
    US$1,780 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    18 Feb, 2027
    To Monday
    22 Feb, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $1,935
    US$1,780 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Thursday
    4 Mar, 2027
    To Monday
    8 Mar, 2027
    This departure date is not available or sold out
    Sold out
    From:
    US$1,935 per person
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    18 Mar, 2027
    To Monday
    22 Mar, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $1,935
    US$1,780 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    8 Apr, 2027
    To Monday
    12 Apr, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $2,145
    US$1,973 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    29 Apr, 2027
    To Monday
    3 May, 2027
    English
    From:
    $2,145
    US$1,973 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    -8%
    From Thursday
    13 May, 2027
    To Monday
    17 May, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $2,145
    US$1,973 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at AAT Kings with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 232758

  • Currency
    $
    Australian Dollar
    Australia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    Australia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AAT Kings" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec