Melbourne To Gold Coast Road Trip 14 Nights - 15 Days

Melbourne Arrive at Melbourne Airport (MEL), collect your rental vehicle, and transfer to your inner-city accommodation. Spend the day exploring the city's famous laneways and coffee shops. Activities Vehicle pickup & check-in Laneways walk Queen Victoria Market (open days)

Activities : Food and Drink

Melbourne → Apollo Bay Begin the scenic drive along the **Great Ocean Road (GOR)**. Stop at Torquay (Bells Beach) and the coastal towns of Lorne and Wye River. Overnight stay in Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, or a similar coastal town. Activities GOR drive start Bells Beach viewpoint Coastal towns exploration

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing

Apollo Bay → Twelve Apostles → Melbourne Continue the GOR drive to see the dramatic highlights: the **Twelve Apostles**, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge. After the Apostles, head inland towards Melbourne (or a nearby eastern suburb) to position for the drive to Canberra tomorrow. Activities Twelve Apostles stop Loch Ard Gorge Inland drive back towards Melbourne

Activities : Sightseeing

Melbourne → Canberra A long driving day north-east to the nation’s capital, Canberra. Check into your hotel upon arrival. Evening at leisure. Activities Long driving day Evening at leisure

Activities : Sightseeing

Canberra Spend the day exploring the capital's civic and cultural highlights. Visit **Parliament House**, the **National Museum of Australia**, or the Australian War Memorial. Activities Parliament House tour National Museum or War Memorial

Activities : Museums

Canberra → Sydney Short morning drive north to Sydney (approx. 3.5–4 hours). Check into your Sydney accommodation. Afternoon: Return the car or park and take a ferry for a Harbour orientation. Activities Drive to Sydney Car drop-off (recommended) or parking Sydney Harbour ferry/walk

Activities : Boat Safari

Sydney Two full days dedicated to iconic Sydney experiences: a walk around the Opera House and Botanic Gardens, a **Harbour cruise**, the **Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk**, and climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (optional). Activities Sydney Opera House walk Harbour cruise Bondi to Coogee walk Bridge Climb (optional)

Activities : Boat Cruise , Sightseeing

Sydney Two full days dedicated to iconic Sydney experiences: a walk around the Opera House and Botanic Gardens, a **Harbour cruise**, the **Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk**, and climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (optional). Activities Sydney Opera House walk Harbour cruise Bondi to Coogee walk Bridge Climb (optional)

Activities : Boat Cruise , Sightseeing

Sydney → Port Stephens Pick up a new rental car (if dropped off in Sydney) or start the drive north. Arrive at Port Stephens (approx. 2.5–3 hours driving). Afternoon: Explore the massive **Stockton Sand Dunes** and try **sandboarding**. Activities Drive to Port Stephens Sandboarding / Dune tour

Activities : Sightseeing

Port Stephens → Coffs Harbour Enjoy a morning at Port Stephens (optional dolphin cruise). Drive north along the scenic Pacific Highway to Coffs Harbour (approx. 3.5–4 hours). Check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon on the beach. Activities Dolphin cruise (optional) Pacific Highway drive Beach relaxation

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing

Coffs Harbour → Gold Coast The final long driving day north to the Gold Coast (approx. 4.5–5 hours). Cross the border into Queensland. Check into your Gold Coast resort/accommodation. Activities Final long drive Arrival and check-in Gold Coast

Activities : Sightseeing

Gold Coast Three full days to relax on famous Gold Coast beaches (Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads), take surf lessons, and visit the popular **theme parks** (Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld—optional tickets). Activities Surf lessons Theme park visits (optional) Beach time

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing , Theme Parks

Gold Coast Three full days to relax on famous Gold Coast beaches (Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads), take surf lessons, and visit the popular **theme parks** (Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld—optional tickets). Activities Surf lessons Theme park visits (optional) Beach time

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing , Theme Parks

Gold Coast Three full days to relax on famous Gold Coast beaches (Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads), take surf lessons, and visit the popular **theme parks** (Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld—optional tickets). Activities Surf lessons Theme park visits (optional) Beach time

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing , Theme Parks

Gold Coast Final breakfast. Return the vehicle to the designated drop-off point (usually Gold Coast Airport, OOL) and transfer for your onward departure. Activities Vehicle return Departure transfer

Activities : Sightseeing