Your Itinerary
Five legs of championship golf courses, bush and river trails, and national parks.
A
Leg 1: Melbourne – Bendigo
1 hr 30 mins drive · 150 km
Explore bushland surrounding Bendigo via cycle and hiking tracks that weave through the forests and pass historic mining sites. Go underground at Central Deborah Gold Mine, ride a horse through native bushland or start your day with a hot air balloon ride. The Bendigo district is home to five golf courses. Belvoir Park Golf Club is set within bushland and granite hills. Bendigo Golf Club is a challenging 18 hole course with resident kangaroos. Eaglehawk Golf Club has 18 holes with grass greens and Heathcote Golf Club weaves around native gum trees.
B
Leg 2: Bendigo – Yarrawonga-Mulwala
2 hrs 30 mins drive · 250 km
Today you will discover the Murray River region where every town boasts championship rated sand belt golf courses. At Yarrawonga-Mulwala you will find the largest public access golfing complex in the Southern hemisphere with 45 holes. The natural beauty of the Murray River can be experienced by following hiking trails through the Barmah Forest, Ulupna Island and around the foreshore of Lake Mulwala. Enjoy lake and river cruises or hire a kayak and pilot your own adventure. Take a little time to explore this iconic area. Your trip to your evening destination of Yarrawonga-Mulwala will take you through farmland where many farms are open to the public for fruit picking, wine tasting, cheese tasting… the list goes on.
C
Leg 3: Yarrawonga-Mulwala – Albury-Wodonga
1 hr 15 mins drive · 125 km
It is a short journey to Albury-Wodonga. Beautifully set amid rolling valleys, these two towns truly capture the life of the Murray River. Fishing can be enjoyed at the Murray and Mitta Mitta rivers and at Lake Hume. There is no shortage of golfing around Albury-Wodonga. Each course offers a unique golf experience, stunning scenery and world class facilities. Commercial Albury Golf Club has a quality 18 hole course and Featherstone Golf Course is an 18 hole course set against the backdrop of Nail Can Hill. Thurgoona Country Club Resort is an 18 hole gem and the Wodonga Country Club offers a challenging championship course.
D
Leg 4: Albury-Wodonga – Canberra
4 hrs drive · 345 km
Take the Hume Highway north to the national capital, Canberra. Admire colourful wildflowers and enjoy surrounding forests that are home to native plant and animal species. Mountain bike riding and horse riding are permitted in areas along the formed fire trails. At Namadgi National Park, Indigenous rock art and Aboriginal shelters are easily accessible. Tee off on one of the quality golf courses, or take off at dawn to float over the city in a hot air balloon. Hire a bike, paddleboat, surf ski, or canoe to explore Lake Burley Griffin and its surrounds, or scale Black Mountain Tower for spectacular 360-degree views of Canberra and the region.
E
Leg 5: Canberra – Sydney
3 hrs drive · 280 km
Before leaving the Canberra region consider visiting the Botanic Gardens, dedicated to Australian native plants. The drive to Sydney offers numerous opportunities to get off the freeway and explore towns and villages with fascinating history in some very picturesque settings. Close to Sydney, the Southern Highlands are well worth exploring.
Distances Between Cities (km)
Handy for planning longer Australian road trips.
| Distance /km | Adelaide | Brisbane | Cairns | Canberra | Darwin | Hobart | Melbourne | Perth | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | – | 2127 | 2845 | 1212 | 3225 | 1007 | 755 | 2713 | 1422 |
| Alice Springs | 1693 | 3064 | 2435 | 2905 | 1532 | 2700 | 2448 | 3772 | 2960 |
| Brisbane | 2127 | – | 1826 | 1331 | 3582 | 1927 | 1675 | 4427 | 1027 |
| Cairns | 2845 | 1826 | – | 3157 | 2953 | 3753 | 3501 | 4727 | 2853 |
| Canberra | 1212 | 1331 | 3157 | – | 4233 | 903 | 651 | 3925 | 304 |
| Darwin | 3225 | 3582 | 2953 | 4233 | – | 4232 | 3580 | 4283 | 4095 |
| Hobart | 1007 | 1927 | 3753 | 903 | 4232 | – | 252 | 3720 | 1145 |
| Melbourne | 755 | 1675 | 3501 | 651 | 3580 | 252 | – | 3468 | 893 |
| Perth | 2713 | 4427 | 4727 | 3925 | 4283 | 3720 | 3468 | – | 4135 |
| Sydney | 1422 | 1027 | 2853 | 304 | 4095 | 1145 | 893 | 4135 | – |
A
Melbourne
Start of the journey
B
150 km
Bendigo
1 hr 30 mins drive
C
250 km
Yarrawonga-Mulwala
2 hrs 30 mins drive
D
125 km
Albury-Wodonga
1 hr 15 mins drive
E
345 km
Canberra
4 hrs drive
F
280 km
Sydney
3 hrs drive
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Things you need to know
Australians drive on the left . However, it does take only a small amount of time to adjust – just remember, passenger on the kerb side! Observe the law and drive safely
You must be licensed and carry your licence with you when you are driving in Australia, or you will incur an on-the-spot fi ne. If your licence is not in English, you must carry an English translation.
All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. Baby capsules or child restraints must be used for all children.
You must not drive at a speed over the posted limit (check signs along the roads). In most towns the limit is 50 km per hour and on freeways it will vary between 60-110km.
For fully licensed car drivers the legal limit is 0.05 g/100ml. Australian Police are authorised to stop any vehicle and breath test the driver at any time
It is illegal to drive or ride a vehicle while using a hand-held mobile phone. It is also illegal to perform these activities when your vehicle is stopped but not parked, such as when you are waiting at traffi c lights. Th e penalty is a signifi cant fi ne.
It is recommended that for every two hours of driving you stop and rest for 15 minutes – distances between towns and cities may be far greaterthan you are accustomed.
Constantly be on the alert for dangerous situations and drive at a speed that suits the conditions. Watch for:
- Potholes and rough surfaces
- Soft or broken road edges
- Single lane bridges
- Road surfaces changing without notice
- Livestock or wildlife crossing the road (particularly near sunrise or near sunset)
- Very large trucks (road trains)