About the Tour

Sydney to Perth Tour

Make the journey from east to west and experience all the iconic sights, breathtaking beaches, quaint country towns and more, between Sydney and Perth. You’ll have heaps of opportunities to spot Australia’s native wildlife in their natural habitat, including kangaroos, koalas, emus, wallabies and more. You’ll spend a night in Canberra and visit Parliament House and important cultural centres on your way from Sydney to Melbourne.

Then travel along one of the most spectacular coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road, and spend the night in the breathtaking scenery of the Grampians National Park on the leg from Melbourne to Adelaide. From Adelaide you keep heading west, taking time to explore the Flinders Ranges and Eyre Peninsular, before hitting the Nullarbor Plain to enter Western Australia. From here it is more pristine beaches and friendly wildlife in Esperance and Margaret River, before turning north to arrive in Perth.

Tour Details

Operates: On selected dates

Departs: 7:30am

Returns: 6:00pm

Available Fares

Important Information

Our Sydney to Perth tour combines our Sydney to Melbourne, Melbourne to Adelaide and Adelaide to Perth tours to offer you the best flexibility in one great value package. You select your travel dates for each tour, meaning you can spend extra time in Melbourne and Adelaide or keep travelling straight on. Accommodation is included while on tour, but we leave the accommodation in Melbourne and Adelaide between tours up to you.

Minimum age for this tour is 8 years old. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 18 years old, you will need to upgrade to a private room. Please call us prior to making the booking to check for availability.

This tour requires a moderate level of fitness.

Luggage is restricted to a maximum of 7kgs per person. If you are travelling with more than 7kgs, please notify us when you book.

Itinerary

Sydney to Perth Tour Itinerary

There’s no better way to experience Australia than embarking on a transcontinental journey from east to west, stopping in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and finishing up in Perth on our Sydney to Perth tour. You will experience the unique and vast landscape of this area of Australia including iconic destinations such as the Great Ocean Road, Southern Highlands, Eyre Peninsular, the Nullarbor, Cape Le Grande National Park, Margaret River and more.

Our Sydney to Perth Tour, combines our 2 Day Sydney to Melbourne Tour, 2 Day Melbourne to Adelaide and our 10 Day Adelaide to Perth Tour, providing you with the chance to get up close and personal with native Australian wildlife and unique landscapes of this region, while giving you a once in a life time experience to travel across Australia!

Tour Highlights

Overnight stay in Canberra with guided tour of Parliament House
The world famous Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles
Epic scenic lookouts from the heart of the Grampians National Park
Experience the rich culture of the Aborigines
Get up close and personal with an abundance of Australian wildlife
Sandboarding massive dunes at Lake Newland Conservation Park
Optional activities to swim with the sea lions and dolphins
Pristine beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park
Taste the local wines and produce of Margaret River

Day 1: Sydney to Canberra

Kickstart your Sydney to Perth tour by departing Sydney on route towards the nation’s capital, Canberra. On the way to Canberra, we will pass through the stunning Southern Highlands and grab a coffee (own expense) at one of the quaint country towns that dot the route. Once we’ve arrived in Canberra, we enjoy a guided tour of Australia’s centre of political power, Parliament House. After a lunch break, you can discover the cultural treasures of the National Museum of Australia with 1.5 hours of free time to explore at your leisure. We regather at the Australian War Memorial where you will learn about Australia’s involvement in conflicts around the world before taking a drive through the pretty suburb of Yarralumla. We’ll drop you at your accommodation at Canberra City YHA, located conveniently in the city close to restaurants, bars and shops.

Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation

Accommodation upgrade: Hostel upgrade

Twin or double room shared facilities $65 per room
Twin or double room private bathroom $85 per room
Sole traveller shared facilities $115 per room.

Day 2: Canberra to Melbourne

After breakfast, make your way to the Jolimont Centre to meet the coach straight to Melbourne. You’ll arrive in the centre of Melbourne at Southern Cross Station about 5:00pm, from where it is easy to make your way to accommodation or public transport.

Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Melbourne.

Meal inclusion: Breakfast

Check out some of the wonderful Melbourne day tours, visiting famous landmarks like Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley and Grampians.

Day 3: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

Victoria’s Great Ocean Road offers some of the country’s most picturesque views. Today, we will get to pass the pristine beaches along the iconic stretch of road, before stopping at Memorial Arch and its surroundings. For animal lovers, an easy coastal walk will meet your needs as we spot koalas, kookaburras, parrots and lorikeets!

We stop off in Apollo Bay for lunch, prior to a guided walk in the Otway Rainforest. Then we arrive on the Shipwreck Coast to explore Loch Ard Gorge and enjoy a view of the world-famous Twelve Apostles. What better way to complete an adventurous day, than by going night-time kangaroo spotting as we make our way to the Grampians National Park. We relax and bed down in the heart of the Grampians, as we prepare for another thrilling day of adventure.

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: Lunch

Day 4: Grampians National Park to Adelaide

Today we will tour the Grampians National Park, taking in the unique and diverse collection of wildlife. Some of the native species we may spot include kangaroos, wallabies, emus, echidnas and koalas. Today you will have the opportunity to hike through the majestic mountains throughout the area, visit Halls Gap, and learn of the colourful Indigenous history of the area. Before we arrive in Adelaide, we pay a visit to Reed’s Lookout or Lake Bellfield and check out either McKenzie or Silverband Falls.

Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Adelaide.

While visiting Adelaide, check out some of our day tours from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island and Barossa Valley.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges

We begin our journey from Adelaide to Perth in the early hours of the morning as we depart the City of Churches and head north to the town of Clare for morning tea. We depart Clare and head towards the rocky gorges and Red Gums of the Flinders Ranges. Stretch your legs by taking a stroll through Alligator Gorge.

As the sun sets and we explore the stunning Warren Gorge in the Flinders Ranges, you may be fortunate enough to spot several species in danger of extinction, including Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies. We set up and prepare for the night which we will spend bush camping.

Accommodation: Swag camping (no facilities)

Meals included: Lunch and dinner

Day 6: Coodlie Park and the Eyre Peninsula

We start the morning early to journey to the spectacular Eyre Peninsula. On the way you will pass the unique silo art of the country town of Kimba. Following a hearty lunch, we continue to Venus Bay and Talia Caves before arriving at Coodlie Park in the evening. Here we will enjoy a delicious Aussie BBQ feast before bedding down in a swag hut.

Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities)