Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism Australia

Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism Australia


Trip Overview

13 days
car, plane
1,457km (905mi)

Day 1: Brisbane

Begin your trip in the capital city of Brisbane. More specifically, it's centre of cool: Fortitude Valley.

Day 2: Brisbane's New Farm

Take the ferry over to the leafy green New Farm to explore its heritage-listed homes, farm-to-fork eateries and unique design-led experiences.

Day 3: Brisbane's South Bank

Get your cultural fix at South Bank, the central arts precinct of Brisbane.

Day 4: Brisbane to Sydney

1.5hrs 754km (468mi)

Discover your creative flair in the harbourside city of Sydney today, about a 90-minute flight from Brisbane.

Day 5: Sydney Harbour

Experience Sydney Harbour’s renowned restaurants and striking architecture today.

Day 6: Sydney's Marrickville

Splashed with street art, food stores and international restaurants, Marrickville is a food and design lovers' dream. Get to know the suburb with these experiences.

Day 7: Sydney's centre and surrounds

Embark on a journey of fine food, modern art and historic design from Sydney’s city centre to the Hawkesbury River.

Day 8: Sydney to Canberra

1hrs 236km (147mi)

From Sydney, it's a 55-minute flight (or three-hour drive) to Australia's capital city of Canberra – no stranger to design. 

Day 9: Canberra

There's no need to go far today. Explore Acton and its edgier side, NewActon – one of Canberra's trendiest neighbourhoods.

Day 10: Canberra to Melbourne

1.5hrs 467km (290mi)

Fly just over an hour from Canberra to Melbourne. Make a beeline for South Yarra, an affluent suburb brimming with boutiques and historic architecture.

Day 11: Melbourne

Feed your inner creative in the heart of Melbourne today.

Day 12: Melbourne's suburbs

Embark on a gastronomic tour across the city today, from South Melbourne to the edgy Fitzroy.

Day 13: Melbourne

Spend your last day in style with these must-do Melbourne experiences.