Visit Victoria.
You'll love every piece of Victoria
Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive
Sydney to Melbourne
1160 kms/719 miles, 14 hours

Wilsons Promontory

The best way to take in the beauty of the coastline between Melbourne and Sydney is to drive. See national parks, wildlife, beautiful surf beaches and pristine lakes, and enjoy fine food and wine along the way. The route takes in the popular resort towns of Merimbula, Batemans Bay and Lakes Entrance as well as smaller, quieter communities.

Leg Destinations Distance Time
1 Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory 170km/105 miles 2:30hrs
2 Wilsons Promontory to Lakes Entrance 220km/137 miles 3:00hrs
3 Lakes Entrance to Mallacoota 200km/124 miles 2:30hrs
4 Mallacoota to Sydney 570km/354 miles 6:00hrs
Highlights
Croajingolong National Park - Point Hicks

Croajingolong National Park

See why stunning Croajingolong National Park was named a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Penguins

Penguin parade

See the famed little penguins make their way up the beach to their burrows.

Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory

The southernmost tip of the Australian mainland, offering visitors stunning scenery and wildlife.

Gippsland Lakes

Gippsland Lakes

Explore the largest inland network of waterways in Australia.