Capital & Country Touring Route
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Experience one of the oldest and finest regional galleries in Australia, boasting a stunning collection of important Australian and European works at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
Board an historic paddle steamer for a ride into Murray River history. The Port of Echuca is one of the nation’s greatest inland ports, and still operates today.
Play a round of golf at Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club or Cobram Barooga Golf Club.
Discover Wonga Wetlands, an absorbing conservation area featuring 600-year-old Murray River red gums and abundant bird life.
See hills hoists, cricket memorabilia, hear the stories of Australian personalities and more at the National Museum of Australia.
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Capital & Country Touring Route
Capital & Country Touring Route leaves Melbourne and makes its way through inland Victoria, pauses in Canberra and then heads east to the harbour city, Sydney.

Capital & Country Touring RouteThe Capital & Country Touring Route takes you to historic towns built on the riches of 19th-century gold rushes, ports where paddle steamers dock and Australia's capital city, the place where it all started.

Take the inland route between Sydney and Melbourne and discover the Australian spirit through the stories of settlers, gold, river trade and the making of a nation. Meander through historic streets to see impressive buildings and monuments of the mid to late 19th century gold rush. The treasures are the arts and crafts, museums, galleries and historical sites along the way.

Holiday on the water to embrace the beauty of the Murray River with its charming paddle steamers and stunning river beaches. Enjoy water activities and play at championship golf courses along Australia's greatest river icon.

Visit national institutions and reflect on our history, country, people and culture in Canberra, established in 1911 as the capital of Australia. European settlement of Australia began in Sydney with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Visit the iconic Sydney Opera House and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.