Melbourne to Brisbane Adventure

Victoria’s Coastal Wilderness & Buchan Caves

• Wilsons Promontory National Park: Depart Melbourne early toward "The Prom," Victoria’s largest coastal national park. Walk the Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk through temperate rainforest to spot wombats and emus, then squeak through the fine quartz sand at Squeaky Beach.

• Tarra Bulga & Raymond Island: Trek across the Corrigan Suspension Bridge in Tarra Bulga National Park, surrounded by ancient Gondwana beech trees dating back millions of years. Board the ferry to Raymond Island to walk the koala trail and spot native marsupials sleeping in eucalyptus tops.

• Buchan Caves & Eden: Tour the Royal Cave system at Buchan Caves to witness ancient underground limestone formations, calcite pools, stalactites, and stalagmites formed over thousands of years before reaching the coastal haven of Eden.

NSW South Coast, First Nations Heritage & Sydney

• Bilbaan Cultural Experience: Connect with Country along the Gateway to Bundian Way in Eden. Guided by Traditional Custodians, explore coastal bushland, visit the Keeping Place at Jigamy, and learn traditional Indigenous land management and cultural practices.

• Merimbula & Jervis Bay: Board a Captain Sponge Oyster Tour on Pambula Lake to taste fresh Sydney Rock Oysters and learn about local marine ecology. Take a cliffside walk down to the sapphire-blue sea waters of Bermagui Blue Pool and walk the coastal trails of Jervis Bay.

• Sea Cliff Bridge & Sydney Harbor: Drive along the dramatic 665-meter Sea Cliff Bridge suspended over the Pacific Ocean. Arrive in Sydney for a mix of iconic harbor views, city walking tours, and free time to explore historic precincts.

Hunter Valley Wine & Mid-North Coast Wildlife

• Hunter Valley Wine Tasting: Travel inland to Australia’s premier historic wine region for curated tastings of local Semillon and Shiraz paired with regional produce.

• Crowdy Bay & Port Macquarie: Hike through Crowdy Bay National Park along the Diamond Head Trail to spot mobs of wild kangaroos grazing along secluded beaches. Take a guided educational tour of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital to learn about native rehabilitation efforts.

Dorrigo Rainforest, Byron Bay & Brisbane Arrival

• Dorrigo National Park & Gumbaynggirr Experience: Take a skywalk above the canopy of the UNESCO-listed Gondwana Rainforests in Dorrigo National Park. Participate in an immersive First Nations experience at Red Rock with Gumbaynggirr guides.

• Byron Bay & Springbrook National Park: Walk up to the iconic Byron Bay Cape Byron Lighthouse, Australia's easternmost point, to search for dolphins and sea turtles. Head into Queensland’s hinterland to marvel at the Natural Bridge rock arch and waterfall in Springbrook National Park.

• Brisbane Conclusion: Conclude the 14-day road trip adventure in subtropical Brisbane.