Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
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Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive

Melbourne to Sydney via Canberra
1090 km/674 miles, 14.5hr

The Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive charts a course from Melbourne to Sydney via the nation's capital, Canberra. On the way it passes through some of the most attractive towns in Victoria, abundant golf courses and award-winning wineries. Discover the Goldfields region and continue to the Murray River, home to the world's largest fleet of paddle steamers. On to Canberra, the nation's capital, then into New South Wales and Sydney, famous for its icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, and Bondi Beach.

Bendigo Town Hall, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Leg 1: Melbourne to Bendigo

140 km / 87 miles, 2 hr

The towns and villages on the way to Bendigo renowned for their antique shops that overflow with treasures.

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Hotel Shamrock, Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Leg 2: Bendigo to Echuca-Moama

90 km / 55 miles, 1.5 hr

Visit Bendigo, a town that outstripped Melbourne in size when gold was first discovered there in the mid-1800s.

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Albury Railway Station, The Murray, Victoria, Australia

Leg 3: Echuca-Moama to Albury Wondonga

230 km / 142 miles, 3.5 hr

Relax in one of Echuca-Moama's B&Bs or cruise the calm waters of the mighty Murray River in a houseboat.

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Albury Railway Station, The Murray, Victoria, Australia

Leg 4: Albury Wodonga to Sydney

630 km / 391 miles, 7.5 hr

Head for the twin towns of Albury Wodonga and on to Yass, a centre for many rural and adventure activities.

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