While the most direct route between Melboure and Sydney is the Hume Highway, it isn't particularly beautiful or interesting... Whereas the coastal route is a scenic and memorable journey, rich in natural beauty, wildlife, and charming coastal towns. 

Our Melbourne to Sydney - via the coast caravan trip plan begins in Melbourne and travels to popular Victorian tourist destinations like Phillip Island, Wilsons Promontory, and the Gippsland Lakes, before heading north via several popular seaside towns as we traverse the NSW South Coast. A number of times in this itinerary you are given the option to take a direct route to your next destination or a more scenic and adventurous route.

This 33-day itinerary is an excellent first trip for the caravanning novice. This plan takes us on highways and rural roads, all of which are sealed. The driving directions, accommodation options, timeframes, and things to see and do in this itinerary are all our recommendations based over 30-years of caravanning experience – but it is ultimately your choice to decide what you do during your travels! Even though we have recommended the number of days to stay in each place, you may decide to travel faster, or stay longer.

If you don't have a caravan, motorhome or similar - this itinerary could still be used as most of the accommodation options provided also have holiday cabins. This plan does not specifically cater toward travelling with pets, although our accommodation options do note when accommodation is pet friendly.

This 56-page itinerary is available for immediate digital download (as PDF) and may be printed or used in digital format on a phone, tablet or computer.