4-Nights Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush from $1,811

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1509417

Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush
Sign up for a whirlwind Australia tour package packed with history, cities, and locals. Traverse remote country stations, connect with Canberra’s capital culture, explore Australian gold rush heritage, and immerse in Melbourne’s urban scene. This short but mighty journey south is sure to capture your heart.


Dining Summary

  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 4 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
  • Canberra: Visit Gold Creek Station for an exclusive Be My Guest Aussie barbecue lunch and sheep farm experience with the Starr family.
Dive Into Culture
  • Beechworth: Experience small town charm and Australian hospitality during your visit to Beechworth.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Melbourne: Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery in Melbourne.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Parliament House in Canberra with a Local Specialist
  • Discover Beechworth, Glenrowan, and Melbourne
  • Visit Gold Creek Sheep Station outside Canberra

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time


4 nights from $1,811 per person

Itinerary

Trafalgar Tours: Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush

Day 1 - Depart Sydney for Canberra, Australia's Capital
Dive into five days of history, food, and sightseeing on your Australia tour package in quaint Berrima before arriving in Gold Creek Station. Experience a true taste of Aussie hospitality from the Starr Family who'll offer insights into farm life on their 400-hectare station. Watch Craig give a sheep shearing demonstration before they get to cooking and fire up the BBQ for your Be My Guest lunch. On arrival in Australia’s modern capital of Canberra, you’ll embark on a tour through Parliament House with a Local Specialist. After a full first day, get to know your group over a drink at your hotel. TOUR DEPARTURE: Your guided tour starts at 7.30am in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney, 11 Goulburn Street, Sydney, where your Travel Director will meet you in the hotel foyer.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza
Meals: Be My Guest

Day 2 - Via Beechworth to Wangaratta
Venture out of the city and see it from above ascending the summit of towering Mt. Ainsley. The views are your perfect farewell to Canberra before crossing the mighty Murray River into the state of Victoria to take a step back in time and Dive Into Culture in one of Australia’s best-preserved gold rush towns, Beechworth. Wherever you explore in the Beechworth Historic Precinct, there’s plenty to see in the many historic buildings preserved from the gold rush days as well as in the honey and gold shops, galleries, and museums. Get the lowdown on the town over a chat with the publican of the historic local pub and enjoy afternoon tea in the oldest hotel in town. After a taste of the local fare, you'll travel to the nearby city of Wangaratta.
Accommodations: Quality Wangaratta
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Melbourne, City on the Bay
It’s a complete change of scene as we journey to cosmopolitan Melbourne where you’ll get your bearings on a city sightseeing tour. Discover why Melbourne has justifiably earned its reputation as one of the world’s most livable cities and delve into its Victorian history in the CBD, Southbank’s sprawling riverfront, arts district, and natural beauty at the Botanic Gardens. Immerse yourself in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on a guided galleries tour of our First Peoples arts and cultural centre, the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery. Cruise by the Crown complex and consider coming back this evening for one of its super-chef's restaurants, designer boutiques, or indoor amusement park. After seeing so much of what awaits, you’ll no doubt be eager to explore more of this stylish city. Fortunately, you’re staying in a centrally located area, opposite - a fun area that comes alive at night. Pop back to an area you’d like to get to know better or tuck into a delicious seafood dinner and watch the sunset on the banks of the Yarra.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Melbourne, Yours to Uncover
It’s your last full day in Melbourne and you’ll want to make the most of it exploring on your own or joining an optional experience in or outside of the city. If you’re looking for a view, Melbourne Skydeck at the Eureka Tower, is the place for panoramic, floor-to-ceiling vistas of the city. Or perhaps exploring the city on foot with a History and Donuts Walking Tour is more your thing. Another option is a trip to Phillip Island to see the Little Penguins make their trek from the sea to their sand dune burrow homes - a totally unique wildlife encounter not possible anywhere else in the world. It’s hard to believe it’s only been four days, and oh what a journey it’s been! Back in Melbourne your spoilt for choices to raise a glass and celebrate the things we’ve tasted, learnt, seen and discovered over the last four days.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Farewell Melbourne
All good things must come to an end, as your travels through Southern Australia conclude, say a fond farewell to your fellow travellers before your transfer to Melbourne Airport (flights anytime). TOUR END: Your guided tour ends after breakfast in Melbourne.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Wangaratta
Melbourne
Canberra

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
04/10/2025 - 04/14/2025
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08/28/2025 - 09/01/2025
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10/16/2025 - 10/20/2025
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11/20/2025 - 11/24/2025
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02/05/2026 - 02/09/2026
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02/19/2026 - 02/23/2026
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03/19/2026 - 03/23/2026
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Length
4 Nights
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