Whilst Sydney and Melbourne are just 900 kilometres apart, discover a host of sights in between on an AAT Kings tour. Travelling through the rolling hills and pastures of the Southern Highlands, pause at Berrima before arriving at Gold Creek Station for a flavoursome Aussie barbecue at the property of a local sheep farmer. 

Continuing to the Nation’s capital, enjoy a tour through Parliament House with a local guide. Later, visit the Australian War Memorial and stay to hear the moving Last Post.

Leaving Canberra, travel to the summit of Mt Ainslie for panoramic views before crossing over the mighty Murray River into Victoria. Discover historic Beechworth - Victoria’s best-preserved gold rush town, with time to explore the antique shops, galleries, and museum.

Via the cathedral town of Wangaratta, explore historic Glenrowan before continuing through Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan Melbourne.

Enjoy two nights in Melbourne, with free time to discover one of Australia’s most multicultural cities. Be sure to catch the tram to St Kilda, for it’s here that some of Melbourne’s best bakeries bake fabulous, sweet creations such as rum baba. Culture vultures will love the art on display at the National Gallery of Victoria, and shoppers will enjoy the trinket-stuffed shops that line the Block and Royal Arcades.