7 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily
Day 1: Melbourne to Echuca – 221km
Collect your vehicle from Melbourne and travel to Echuca, location of the world’s largest fleet of paddle steamers. Stay the next two nights at Echuca.
Day 2: Echuca
Relax on the deck of a paddle steamer, try water sports or browse the cafés, shops and restaurants of Echuca.
Day 3: Echuca to Swan Hill – 155km
Half an hour from Echuca is the Barmah State Forest, home to the Barmah Wetlands and one of the biggest stand of river red gum remaining on earth. Travel to Swan Hill with its colonial past on display at the Pioneer Settlement living museum (extra charge). Take a ride on a paddle steamer, a horse drawn carriage and vintage car. Overnight at Swan Hill.
Day 4: Swan Hill to Mildura – 223km
Journey from river bushland to a stunning desert environment. Mildura is a charming oasis with citrus groves and vineyards and home of Stefano De Pieri’s famous restaurant. Sample the array of fresh food and wine at local wineries, farm gates and markets. Stay the next two nights at Mildura.
Day 5: Mildura
Explore Mildura and its surrounding area. Visit the Murray-Sunset National Park, Victoria’s second largest national park with its abundant wildlife and colourful wildflowers. Alternatively, travel to the Mungo National Park and learn of the Aboriginal history throughout the area.
Day 6: Mildura to Ballarat – 453km
Travel to Ballarat and follow the sections of the Goldfields Tourist Route which take in important heritage sites and wineries. Or visit Sovereign Hill and see a re-creation of life during the gold rush era (extra charge). See the colourful costumes and horse-drawn vehicles along the Main Street and visit the various shops including grocers, candle makers, blacksmiths and jewellers. Overnight at Ballarat.
Day 7: Ballarat to Melbourne – 114km
Return to Melbourne at leisure.
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7 day Self Drive (6 Nights) |
Twin |
1 May - 30 Nov 21 |
$975 |
1 Dec 21 - 31 Mar 22 |
$989 |
NOTE: ^Based on 6-night package. Car hire is based on group B car (CCAR) and Excludes fuel and optional extras. |
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodation
7 days car rental with with Avis Australia, including Unlimited kms, VRF (Vehicle Registration fee), CRF (Concession Recovery Fee), PLS (Premium Location Surcharge), LDW (Loss Damage Waiver), Super Excess Reduction (NIL Excess), GPS, one way fee (if applicable) and admin fees
Co-pilot self-drive kit
Accommodation as follows:
Echuca – Echuca Nirebo Motel
Swan Hill – Best Western Travellers Rest
Mildura - Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
Ballarat - Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites