Amazing road trip stops: Melbourne to Sydney 🚗📍🦘🇦🇺

Описание: The main Melbourne-Sydney route via the Hume Highway might be long, but there are plenty of fascinating towns, sights, and experiences to rest at along the way. It’s one of the country’s oldest, longest and most-travelled roads. The mighty Hume Highway is a vital part of Australia’s transport infrastructure and has been so (in one form or another) since 1817. As the primary connection between Australia’s two biggest cities, the Hume is well-used by travellers journeying between Melbourne and Sydney.

Motorists are advised to make a 15-minute rest stop for every two hours of driving. Considering the Hume Highway takes at least nine hours to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, there are ample opportunities to stop and soak up the sights.

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In New South Wales, Holbrook is 250km from the nearest coastline – but that doesn’t stop it from being home to a real, full-size submarine. The HMAS Otway has been planted in Holbrook since 1995 in memory of the town’s namesake, Norman Douglas Holbrook, who served as a Royal Navy lieutenant in World War I. You can explore the submarine or learn more by visiting the adjacent submarine museum at the Holbrook Visitors Centre. Plan a rest stop for the Submarine Café next to HMAS Otway. J & B’s Gourmet Café and The Ten Mile Holbrook are an easy walk from the sub as well.

Gundagai is located in the Riverina region of NSW and has been described as a quintessential Australian country town. Banjo Patterson, Henry Lawson, and Miles Franklin have all made reference to the town in their works, in addition to Jack O’Hagan’s 1922 folksong, Along the Road to Gundagai. It’s also home to the Dog on the Tuckerbox monument, which commemorates the canine legend of the same name. There’s a café (and lolly shop) at the Dog on the Tuckerbox, about 5km from the city centre just off the highway. In town, the Niagara Café is the oldest continuously Greek-run café in Australia. Recently restored with a beautiful Art Deco interior, stop by for a hearty breakfast and loaded toasties.

Goulburn is known for being halfway between Sydney and Canberra, but more importantly, for having a giant ram. The Big Merino (aka ‘Rambo’) is one of Australia’s iconic ‘big things’ and a famed tourist attraction located just off the southern highway exit. The giftshop next door also stocks a variety of Australian-made wool products, like scarves, gloves and even sheepskin boots. The Goulburn region is also home to several cool climate wineries if you’d like to extend your pitstop. Trappers Bakery, right next to the Big Merino, is a favourite for local travellers passing through on a tight schedule. The nearby Grit Café is a good option for sandwiches and sweets, or head into town for The Roses Café where all the food – muffins, cakes, quiches, pastries, soups, sandwiches etc - are made in house.

Cricket fans know Bowral as the childhood home of the greatest batsman of all time, Sir Donald Bradman. As such, the town is proud of its Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, but you don’t have to love sport to love Bowral. Bowral is also a beautiful slice of the Southern Highlands, with lush gardens and the annual Tulip Time Festival (held in September). Keep in mind Bowral is a slight detour off the highway (roughly 30 minutes), but it’s well worth a visit. Dining highlights include Hordern’s (a French fine diner), Onesta Cucina (chic, modern Italian), Raw & Wild Market & Café (an organic café and grocer) and Janek’s Café. If you’re just after a pie or cake, you can’t go past Gumnut Patisserie.

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