About The Tour
Travel across Australia from west to east, stopping at Australia’s top cities and taking in iconic sights, spectacular beaches and unforgettable outback landscapes on the Perth to Sydney Tour. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet Australia’s unique local wildlife, from lounging with kangaroos on the beach at Lucky Bay to swimming with playful sealions at Baird Bay. We head out from Perth, journeying east across the famous Nullarbor and into South Australia. Passing through the Flinders Ranges and Eyre Peninsula, our next city stop is Adelaide before travelling along the Great Ocean Road to Melbourne. Then its northward bound to Sydney, stopping at Australia’s capital city, Canberra, on the way. By the end you’ll have a camera full of impressive snaps, a bunch of new friends and irreplaceable memories of your journey from Perth to Sydney.
Tour Details
This tour offers the best flexibility for your adventure from Perth to Sydney. The tour is divided into bite-sized journeys, so you can spend as little or as long as you like in the main destinations at the end of each leg. This means you can relax an extra couple of days, explore another new destination or just get straight onto the next part of your adventure. Just select the dates of each journey when you book. Your accommodation is included on all journeys, but we leave the accommodation in between tours up to you, so you can splash out on a fancy hotel or rough it camping – the choice is yours!
Perth to Adelaide Tour
Operates:
2018
May 13 and 27
June 10
September 16 and 30
October 14 and 28
November 11 and 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
2019
Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27
Feb 3, 10 & 24
Mar 10 & 24
Departs Perth: 6:45am
Arrives Adelaide: approx: 7:30am
Adelaide to Melbourne Tour
Operates: Wednesday and Saturday (November to April)
Departs Adelaide: 6:30am
Arrives Melbourne: Approximately 8:00pm
Melbourne to Sydney
Operates: Friday
Departs Melbourne: 7:00am
Arrives Sydney: 8:30am
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 8 years old.
- If you are traveling with a child under the age of 18 years old, you will need to upgrade to a private room where we stay in dormitory accommodation. Please call us prior to making the booking to check for availability.
- This tour requires a moderate level of fitness, due to the walks and hikes during the tour.
- Luggage restriction is 7kgs, if you are traveling with more than 7kgs, please notify us immediately in order for us to make arrangements accordingly.
- Sleeping bags are not available for purchase or hire. You will need to bring your own on the day of the tour.
- Please make us aware of any dietary requirements when you make the booking.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, 1 litre water bottle, insect repellent, weather appropriate clothing (including rain jacket), sleeping bag, sunscreen, swimmers and snacks in your hang luggage. It is also a great idea to have a torch or headlight and a travel pillow.
Itinerary
Start your adventure across Australia on our Perth to Sydney Tour, crossing over South Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain and nesting under the stars in swags! Spot some Australian wildlife up close, as you drive through WA’s outback, taking the scenic route from Perth to Sydney. You’ll get plenty of Instagram worthy snaps at iconic Australian locations including the spectacular rock formation of the Wave Rock, breath taking views from Frenchmen’s Peak and of course, the famous great 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.
Our Perth to Sydney tour combines our 9 Day Perth to Adelaide Tour, 2 Day Adelaide to Melbourne and 2 Day Melbourne to Sydney Tour, giving you the real Australian outback experience!
Tour Highlights
- Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre
- Sandboarding at Lake Newland
- Iconic Wave Rock
- Spectacular beaches of the south coast
- Great photo opportunity in the Twelves Apostles
- Close encounters with Australian Wildlife
- 1 night stay at a real working farm
Day 1: Perth to Fitzgerald National Park
We begin our Perth to Sydney adventure with an early morning drive from Perth over the Darling Ranges. Our first stop is in Western Australia’s oldest inland town York, where you can enjoy a coffee and get a taste for life in the Goldfields of WA. We continue east, on route to our next landmark, Wave Rock. We enjoy our lunch break at the rock, before reaching the world renowned Fitzgerald River National Park by the afternoon. We spend our first night swag camping in this stunning location.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities – no shower facilities)
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Cape Le Grand
We stretch our legs with a morning hike up East Mt Baron, prior to heading out to Esperance to enjoy a coffee and a leisurely stroll around this picturesque seaside town. Take in the spectacular scenery and sandy white beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park, where you may even be lucky enough to spot the local kangaroos lazing about in the sands of Lucky Bay. How you spend the remainder of the day is up to you! Take a dip in the crystal-clear waters, photograph the diverse landscapes, or just mingle and get to know your new travel buddies!
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Cape Le Grand and the Nullarbor
If you missed out on spotting kangaroos yesterday, the early hours of the morning are prime time to witness these beautiful animals. Take a hike up the spectacular Frenchmen’s Peak, where you can capture stunning photography of the beaches and island of the Recherche Archipelago. We continue onwards to Norseman for lunch, prior to heading east on the Eyre Highway. We spend the night bush camping underneath the great southern night sky! The display of shooting stars and constellations will leave you amazed as you fall asleep.
Accommodation: Swag camping (no facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: The Nullarbor and Koonalda Homestead
Today, you will be amazed by the sheer size of this vast country, as we venture 500 kilometers on the worlds longest stretch of road and enter the state of South Australia. The word Nullarbor, originates from the Latin definition “no tree”, so don’t expect to witness a whole lot of vegetation throughout the day! On our way to South Australia we make a pit stop at the old telegraph township of Eucla, and the night is spent camping at Koonalda Homestead.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities – no shower facilty)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Great Australian Bight and Coodlie Park
The driving continues on day five, with several stops along the way. We stop for a photo opportunity at the famous ‘camels/kangaroos/wombat’s’ cross road sign. We stumble across the impressive Bunda Cliffs where the Nullarbor Plains meets the Southern Ocean. By crossing over the world’s longest fence, known as the ‘Dingo Fence’, we enter Yalata Aboriginal Lands. In the afternoon, learn about Indigenous artwork at the Ceduna Arts and Cultural Center. In order to stock up on supplies, we make a quick stop in Streaky Bay, before eventually arriving at Coodlie Park bush camp where we spend the evening.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: The Eyre Peninsula
Prepare yourself for an action filled day, as you have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with some of Australia’s friendliest sea life in the fishing village of Baird Bay. Stunning dolphins and playful sea lions can be discovered in the clear waters of the Southern Ocean, just off the Eyre Peninsula. Today, you can dive into the water and take part in the most adventurous swim of your life ($160, own expense). If swimming is not your forte, you can spend the day on land and relax at your own leisure. After we refuel for lunch, we will make our way to the unique rock formations known as Murphy’s Haystacks. Spend the afternoon sandboarding at the Lake Newland Sand Dunes prior to heading back for another night at Coodlie Park.
Accommodation: Swag camping
Optional activity: Add a 3 hour cruise from Baird Bay to your tour for a truly amazing experience with swimming with dolphins and sea lions – $160 per person.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Mikkira Station and Port Lincoln
We kick off day seven with a coastal drive towards Lock’s Well. At Lock’s Well, descend down the 283-step staircase that leads directly down to the beach. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the foreshore of Port Lincoln and spend some leisure time exploring the region which is known as Australia’s seafood capitol. We spend the night at a working sheep station in Mikkira, which is surrounded by Manna Gum Trees and home to native koalas.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Port Lincoln to Mt Remarkable
Have you ever wanted to test your fears and swim with a Great White Shark? Well today is your lucky day! Take a cruise out into the deep waters of the ocean where you will be suited up into diving gear to view these frightening, yet spectacular creatures from the safety of a shark proof cage ($520, own expense). For those who aren’t willing to experience shark diving, you have the option of visiting the remains of an old whaling station. The whaling station is the home of native kangaroos and emus! We stop for lunch in the Lincoln National Park, before heading out to the Glen Forest Wildlife Park where you can even hand feed some of the local wildlife. In the afternoon, we will all meet up again to visit the Wadlata Cultural Center, where we enjoy a leisurely stroll to conclude our action-packed day.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities – no shower facility)
Optional activities: Are you a thrill seeker? Add an exiciting Shark Cage Dive tour to the Neptune Islands for an up close encounter with the Great White Shark – $520 per person.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Mt Remarkable to Adelaide
Today we arrive into Adelaide in the evening, the final stop on the first leg of our Perth to Sydney Tour. We venture through several South Australian pioneer mining towns, including Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. Today, is the perfect opportunity to reflect with your fellow travelers and reminisce the journey you have been on to this date!
Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Adelaide.
While visiting Adelaide, check out our spectacular day tours from Adelaide to take you to breathtaking places like Kangaroo Island and Barossa Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 10: Adelaide to the Grampians National Park
It’s time to begin the second leg of our Perth to Sydney adventure with a trip along the Murray River. The Murray is Australia’s longest river, making it a very popular tourist spot, especially throughout summer. We grab a cup of tea at Tolmer Creek in Bordertown, prior to moving on towards the town of Horsham. We continue to Reed’s Lookout or Lake Bellfield before paying a visit to the Jaws of Death and several centuries-old Aboriginal cave paintings in the Grampians National Park.
In the afternoon, we move on to MacKenzie Falls or Silverband Falls, prior to heading out to Boroka Lookout or the Venus Baths for majestic mountain views. Our final stop today is at Halls Gap, where you can spot Eastern Grey Kangaroos and feast on a hearty dinner.
Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation
Accommodation upgrade: – Hostel upgrade: twin/double/single (shared facilities): $100 per person – Motel upgrade: twin/double/single (private ensuite) :$175 per person
Meals included: Dinner
Day 11: Great Ocean Road to Melbourne
Today starts with a visit to a 30,000-year-old extinct volcano known as Tower Hill. Our next stop is the world renowned Great Ocean Road. Along this bendy stretch of road, we pay a visit to the Bay of Martyrs and the London Bridge. From London Bridge, we head towards Loch Ard Gorge along the Shipwreck coast, and of course the world famous Twelve Apostles.
In the afternoon, we complete a guided bushwalk throughout the ancient landscape of the Otway Rainforest, before cooling off with a swim in Apollo Bay. For those keen on spotting cuddly koalas, the Kennett River is the ideal location to do so! Our final stops for the day are Memorial Arch and the small coastal region of Anglesea. The day concludes in Melbourne; however, we still have two more action packed days to reach our final destination, Sydney.
Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation.
While visiting Melbourne, check out some of our amazing day tours from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley and Grampians.
Optional activities: Helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles – $145 per person
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12: Melbourne to Wagga Wagga
An early morning wake up sees us departing Melbourne, and heading straight to the countryside. The countryside has a lot to offer, including majestic views from the Victorian Alps and Great Dividing Ranges. We stumble across several sprawling forests and relaxing rivers. Throughout the day, you will be enlightened on the influence the famous bushranger Ned Kelly had on the country. In the afternoon, we will check out Mansfield, which is famous for the gold rush era in the 1850’s.
We spend the night on a real working farm, where you can meet various animals and learn about Australian country living.
Accommodation: Farm stay (shared accommodation)
Optional Activities: Take a tractor tour around the farm – $18 per person and/or a horse ride around the farm – $50 per person
Meals included: Dinner
Day 13: Wagga Wagga to Sydney
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. On our final day of our Perth to Sydney adventure, we head to the nation’s capital, Canberra. Whilst in Canberra, admire the impressive architecture of Parliament House, or duck into the many museums and art galleries throughout the region. You will have ample time to explore this impressive city before the tour concludes in Sydney.
Your journey through to Sydney doesn’t end here, check out tours from Sydney to Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Canberra and Port Stephens.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pickup Locations
Perth to Adelaide Pickup List
Departs from YHA Hostel, 300 Wellington Street, Perth. There are no hotel pickups available for this tour
Adelaide to Melbourne Pickup List
| Location |
Address |
Time |
| Adelaide Central YHA |
135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide |
7:00am |
| Adelaide Travellers Inn |
220 Hutt Street, Adelaide |
6:30am |
| Hostel 109 |
109 Carrington Street, Adelaide |
6:35am |
| Mantra Hindmarsh Hotel |
55 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide |
6:45am |
Melbourne to Sydney Pickup List
| Location |
Address |
Time |
| Bunyip Tours Office |
570 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
7:15am |
| Hotel Discovery |
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne |
7:05am |
| Nomads Industry |
196 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne |
7:05am |
| St Pauls Cathedral |
Cnr. Flinders & Swanston Street |
7:10am |
| YHA Melbourne Metro |
78 Howard Street, North Melbourne |
7:10am |
