We are a couple hoping to stop in Sydney from 26 May - 2nd June 2026. Just wondering whether there is any likelihood of this tour running during our stay.

We apologize; however, the departure date you prefer is not available in our trips. If you have alternative departure date, please let us know.

Where in Sydney the meeting place?

At the Vibe Hotel Sydney and pre night accommodation is required for this tour.

is there any June 2023 tours?

We do not operate this itinerary in June. We could look at dates in April or August for you if your dates are flexible.

I'll be in Australia (Sydney) and looking for a tour April 7th - April 12th. I need to be in Brisbane on April 13th for a cruise.

We do not have anything with those dates and that short of a window.

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Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush

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From Sydney to Melbourne

4.7

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sydney to Canberra
Meals
Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station with the Starr family)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Gold Creek Sheep Station for sheep shearing demonstration
- Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station with the Starr family
- Explore Parliament House grounds or take self-guided tour
- Visit restored Georgian heritage buildings in Berrima
Landmarks
Parliament House
Gold Creek Station
Berrima
Day 2
Canberra - Beechworth - Wangaratta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Quality Wangaratta)
Included Activities
- Ascend Mt. Ainsley summit
- Explore Beechworth Historic Precinct
- Visit honey and gold shops, galleries, and museums in Beechworth
- Chat with publican at historic local pub
- Afternoon tea at the oldest hotel in Beechworth
Landmarks
Mt. Ainsley
Beechworth Historic Precinct
Murray River
Day 3
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner with sunset views on the banks of the Yarra)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Melbourne
- Explore Victorian history in CBD and Southbank
- Visit Botanic Gardens
- Guided tour of Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Crown complex super-chef restaurants
- Shopping at designer boutiques in Crown complex
- Indoor amusement park at Crown complex
Landmarks
Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Crown Melbourne
Yarra River
Melbourne CBD
Southbank
Day 4
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower for panoramic city views
- History and Donuts Walking Tour
- Trip to Phillip Island to see Little Penguins
Landmarks
Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower
Phillip Island
Day 5
Melbourne
Landmarks
Melbourne Airport

Landmarks
Parliament House
Gold Creek Station
Berrima

Landmarks
Mt. Ainsley
Beechworth Historic Precinct
Murray River

Landmarks
Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Crown Melbourne
Yarra River
Melbourne CBD
Southbank

Landmarks
Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower
Phillip Island

Landmarks
Melbourne Airport

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Crowne Plaza
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Quality Wangaratta
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day 2

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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.3
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
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Margaret
January 13th, 2020
Despite the difficult conditions because of the bush fires or trip was very good in terms of itinerary, hotels' good...
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Traveled in January 2020
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Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Southern Capitals City Meets Bush guided holiday. Although we are saddened that the tragic conditions in Australia may have affected your trip on this occasion, we are pleased to read that you have still returned home with many lasting memories from your trip. Furthermore, it's great to receive your kind comments regarding your Travel Director and Coach Driver. We are very proud of the professionalism and passion of our team, and we are pleased that you enjoyed their services. With this in mind, we hope that we will have the pleasure of sharing our passion for travel with you again soon.
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Ann
September 19th, 2018
Ideal for somebody from the UK wishing for a helpful introduction to a particular part of Australia.
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Irene
April 4th, 2018
I did not encounter any exciting highlights from the day we leave Sydney to Melbourne. The rest of the tourist told...
I did not encounter any exciting highlights from the day we leave Sydney to Melbourne. The rest of the tourist told me that the tour highlights would start on the 6th-7th day of the 11-12 days of the entire tour. I only got 5 days tour. ATKing/Trafalgar did not show up nor call the hotel that they could not provide me the service back to the airport on my last day as scheduled. I waited at the lobby and when I call them they told me to get a taxi instead. If they already planted not to show up that morning which the tour guide anticipated), at least call or let the customer know the night before_ this way we don't have to wake up so early and wait for 30-45 minutes at the hotel lobby. Now after my vacation, I still have to file claim for the taxi.. this is hustle. And there is no instructions how to file the claim.Show more
Traveled in March 2018

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Asked on August 30th, 2025
We are a couple hoping to stop in Sydney from 26 May - 2nd June 2026. Just wondering whether there is any likelihood of this tour running during our stay.
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2025
  We apologize; however, the departure date you prefer is not available in our trips. If you have alternative departure date, please let us know.
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Tim
Asked on February 22nd, 2023
Where in Sydney the meeting place?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2023
  At the Vibe Hotel Sydney and pre night accommodation is required for this tour.
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Lucy
Asked on December 25th, 2022
is there any June 2023 tours?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written December 2022
  We do not operate this itinerary in June. We could look at dates in April or August for you if your dates are flexible.
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Dana
Asked on October 28th, 2022
I'll be in Australia (Sydney) and looking for a tour April 7th - April 12th. I need to be in Brisbane on April 13th for a cruise.
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2022
  We do not have anything with those dates and that short of a window.

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