This journey begins in Brisbane and takes you through Sydney and its surrounding regions, including Marrickville and the Hawkesbury River, before continuing to Canberra and finishing in Melbourne.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism Australia
13-day itinerary for foodies and design lovers
With a love of innovation and creativity, Australia’s cities are bursting with design-driven experiences and artful eateries.
Trip Overview
13 days
car, plane
1,457km (905mi)
The must-do experiences
- Taste your way through Australia’s top restaurants and cafés
- Explore innovative design and heritage landmarks
- Stay at art-inspired, boundary-pushing hotels
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.
