Naturaliste Tours, Phillip Island, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Naturaliste Tours, Phillip Island, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Naturaliste Tours, Phillip Island, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Muslim-friendly itinerary from Melbourne to Sydney


Trip overview

7 days
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1,305km (810mi)

Day 1: Melbourne to Phillip Island

2hrs 140km (87mi)

Drive, ferry or bus from Melbourne to Phillip Island, where you can meet little penguins, fur seals and all manner of bird life. 

Day 2: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory

2hrs 145km (90mi)

Get back to nature on soul-reviving hikes through some of Victoria’s most beautiful bushland – keep watch for whales.

Day 3: Wilsons Promontory to Metung

3hrs 250km (155mi)

Get set for a day of ocean activities, choosing between wilderness cruises, scenic lookouts and whale-watching expeditions.

Day 4: Metung to Merimbula

3.5hrs 290km (180mi)

Your journey hugs a stunning coastline replete with golden beaches and historic museums. Seafood should be on the menu today.

Day 5: Merimbula to Narooma

1.5hrs 115km (71mi)

The ocean is your constant backdrop today, whether you’re walking along the sand or eating oysters from a waterside shack.

Day 6: Narooma to Wollongong

3.5hrs 270km (168mi)

Today’s action-packed agenda involves driving over the Sea Cliff Bridge, jumping out of planes and ziplining through the treetops.

Day 7: Wollongong to Sydney

1.5hrs 95km (59mi)

End your road-trip on a high exploring the oldest national park in Australia, with fond memories of native wildlife to take home.