Sydney to Melbourne 6-Day Panoramic Self-Drive Guide

🌞 If there’s one road trip in Australia that’s absolutely worth driving, it has to be the East Coast route from Sydney to Melbourne! Crossing cliffside sea bridges, white sandy beaches, blue bays, and wildlife sanctuaries all along the way 🦘 🚗 If you haven’t checked off this self-drive route yet, save this now! We’ve got all the tips lined up for you! 🌅 Day 1｜Sydney → Wollongong → Kiama Start your morning along the famous Sea Cliff Bridge, where the blue sky and ocean waves create a truly healing scene! 📸 Photo spots: Bald Hill Lookout, Wollongong Head Lighthouse, Kiama Blowhole 🌊 Don’t miss the sunset at Kiama Lighthouse, the coastal views are magical! 🍽 Recommended: Silica Restaurant 🌊 Day 2｜Kiama → Jervis Bay 🕐 About 2 hours Today’s highlight is the “world’s whitest beach” — Hyams Beach 🌴 Experience the pure blues and whites, and hike up the Murray's Lighthouse trail. On a clear day, every shot looks postcard-perfect! 📸 Photo spots: Hyams Beach entrance sign, Murray’s Beach Lighthouse platform 🐬 You can also join a sea cruise to see whales and dolphins swimming alongside 🍽 Recommended: 5 Little Pigs 🌴 Day 3｜Jervis Bay → Batemans Bay 🕐 About 3.5 hours Pass through the towns of Milton and Ulladulla, perfect for a break and some photos ☕ 📸 Photo spots: Clyde River Bridge at sunset, Koala selfies at Mogo Zoo 🍽 Recommended: Starfish Deli 🌅 Day 4｜Batemans Bay → Narooma → Eden 🕐 About 3.5 hours Today’s coastal views are dreamlike! Narooma is famous for its turquoise bay. Be sure to visit Australia Rock (shaped like the map of Australia 🇦🇺) and Bar Rock Lookout! Arrive in Eden by evening to watch the sunset at Snug Cove harbor 🌇 🍽 Recommended: Drift Eden Café 🏞 Day 5｜Eden → Lakes Entrance → Wilsons Promontory 🕐 About 5.5 hours Wilsons Promontory National Park is the southernmost point of Victoria, where you’re likely to encounter various Australian wildlife. Explore Squeaky Beach or hike to the summit of Mount Oberon for a breathtaking coastal sunset 🌄 🍽 Recommended: Tidal River Café 🐧 Day 6｜Wilsons Promontory → Phillip Island → Melbourne 🕐 About 4.5 hours Meet the adorable penguins on Phillip Island 🐧 In summer, you can pick strawberries at the strawberry farm and enjoy ice cream 🍓 📸 Photo spots: Nobbies Boardwalk, Flinders Street Station night view 🍽 Recommended: The Cape Kitchen 💡 Self-Drive Tips ✅ This route is best for spring and summer travel, with beautiful scenery and good weather ✅ Fuel up in the small towns along the way; since the distances are long, it’s best to fill up whenever you see a gas station ✅ Bring sunscreen, swimwear, and light hiking shoes—there are plenty of beaches and hiking trails along the route