The adventurous inland road trip from melbourne to sydney

Many people planning to drive from Melbourne to Sydney always think of plying the coastal roads. However, the best adventure can be achieved by taking the inland route which is quite a beautiful and stunning countryside. The scenery along the way is made up small country villages, large cities, and towns, rolling green hills, picturesque rivers, and breathtaking mountain ranges among others. To get the most out of the long journey, you can approach it in a number of days as shown below.

Day 1 - Melbourne to Benalla (200km)

Benalla is a picturesque town situated on River Broken. It is located next to the snow fields of Victoria and the wineries. There is a dam created on the river leading to the creation of a wide and attractive waterway in which water activities like boating and swimming are common. It is also surrounded by beautiful parkland and stretchy walking tracks. Glenrowan is just a short distance away. Also referred to as the ‘Ned Kelly Country’, it offers a lot of bushranger history that you may have read in your books and articles. Information about some of the best konow Australian criminals can be gotten from here. In case you are a lover of car racing, you will get the chance to view the various races common on the Winton Motor Raceway. All these activities may demand that you get a nice heavy meal from Melbourne Restaurants before leaving for Benalla. You need be well satisfied in order to cover the journey without any hunger issues. Benella accommodation offers you a great variety to choose from. There are many lodges, motels, hotels, farm stays as well as bed and breakfast.

Day 3 - Benalla to Corowa (160km)

This distance covers about 160 kilometers. In between the two we have Wangaratta town (40 km from Benalla). Wangratta is a place worth visiting too. It is located within the vicinity of the Victorian Alps. It acts as the entrance to the Victorian Ski fields. This is a fantastic point for lovers of slope hitting. Wangratta is known worldwide as the home of jazz. Jazz festivals are held annually in Wangratta hence acting as an attraction to tourists. Other events worth exploring include camping, 4WDing, fishing, cycling bushwalking among others. There are nice meals offered in the town too. Mystery Dinners can also be organized here at your own pleasure. The Australian Federation was born at Corowa which bears a lot of historic buildings displaying the traditional architecture of the 19th century.

Day 4 - Corowa to Jindabyne (312km)

Jindbyne is situated at the center of the Snowy Mountains. For those who admire sky-viewing, this offers the perfect scenery during the winter. Nature lovers too can have their best summers here. When you travel to Jindabaye, you will get the chance to visit water sports like on L. Jindabyne, camping, fishing, horse riding, bush, skiing.

Day 5, 6, 7, & 8- Jindabyne to Canberra (460km)

In between these are Canberra and Goulburn towns. Canberra has popular attraction site like the Patliament House, the Questacon, Cockington Green Gardens, and the National Dinosaur Museum.IN 1927, the very 1st Australia's motor-car grand prix was held in Goulburn making it an ideal attraction to motor racing lovers. The final destination is Sydney. After a very long jorney, Sydney will offer you a great deal of meals. Restaurants Sydney comes with some professionalism in their services.

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