August 16 - 23, 2026

Johnz Goes To
Australia

Melbourne · Great Ocean Road · Canberra · Sydney

The journey has begun.

Explore the route
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Eight days across the
southern continent

The plan is simple: start in Melbourne, drive the Great Ocean Road, cut inland to Canberra, and finish along Sydney Harbour. One week, four destinations, a country that feels like a whole world.

Departure

August 15, 2026

Duration

8 days

Route

Melbourne → West → Canberra → Sydney

Style

Road trip + city

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Four stops, each one
a different Australia

Melbourne
01

Melbourne

City of lanes and culture

The gateway. A city built on hidden laneways, rooftop bars, and a cafe on every corner. We will spend the first two days walking the city center, exploring galleries, arcades, and the Yarra River promenade.

LanewaysStreet artCoffeeYarra River
Great Ocean Road
02

Great Ocean Road

Australia's most famous drive

One of the great coastal roads in the world. We will take two days to drive it west, hugging cliffs that drop into the Southern Ocean. The Twelve Apostles at sunset is the anchor image of the trip.

Scenic driveTwelve ApostlesCoastal cliffsSunset
Canberra
03

Canberra

The national capital

A planned city of wide boulevards and national institutions. We will spend a day visiting Parliament House, the war memorial, and the galleries around Lake Burley Griffin.

Parliament HouseWar MemorialNational GalleryLake Burley Griffin
Sydney
04

Sydney

Harbour city

The grand finale. A few days exploring the harbour: the Opera House, the Bridge, the coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee, and long dinners in neighbourhoods that feel like their own small towns.

Opera HouseHarbour BridgeBondiCoastal walks
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The route, day by day

1

Arrive in Melbourne

Aug 16

Land in Melbourne, settle in, and take an evening walk through the city center. Dinner in a hidden laneway bar.

2

Melbourne: City & Culture

Aug 17

A full day exploring the city: Federation Square, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the arcades of the CBD. Evening in Fitzroy.

3

Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

Aug 18

Pick up the car and head west along the coast. Stop in Torquay and Anglesea. Overnight in Apollo Bay.

4

Great Ocean Road: The Apostles

Aug 19

Drive the remaining stretch to the Twelve Apostles at sunrise. Walk the boardwalks, then head inland toward Canberra.

Twelve Apostles at dawnLoch Ard GorgePort Campbell
5

Canberra: National Landmarks

Aug 20

A day in the capital: Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the National Gallery. Evening by the lake.

6

Canberra to Sydney

Aug 21

Drive east to Sydney. Afternoon in The Rocks and Circular Quay. First sight of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Circular QuayThe RocksOpera House arrival
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Sydney: Harbour Day

Aug 22

A full day exploring Sydney Harbour. Morning coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee, afternoon ferry to Manly, evening in Darlinghurst.

Bondi to Coogee walkManly ferryDarlinghurst dinner
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Departure

Aug 23

One last morning by the harbour. A final coffee, then the flight home.

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What it costs

Two ways to do it. Prices per person, estimated before we go.

$3,000

Economyper person

Flights$1,200
Accommodation$1,000
Food & Activities$800
Total$3,000

Shared rooms, budget airlines, cooked breakfasts

$7,500

Premiumper person

Flights$3,500
Accommodation$2,500
Food & Activities$1,500
Total$7,500

Direct flights, private rooms, nicer restaurants