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Southern New South Wales & Canberra Holidays

Encompassing stunning coastal scenery, the nation’s capital city and historic hinterland, Southern New South Wales and Canberra offer a wide range of scenic and cultural attractions for those venturing south of Sydney.

Explore the beautiful south coast’s uncrowded beaches, pristine bushland and abundant marine life on a fly drive starting and ending in Sydney, or continue south along the coast on the popular drive to Melbourne. Discover the political heart of the country in Canberra and visit historic gold rush towns in the interior countryside.

Trailfinders is the UK's No.1 Leisure Tour Operator to Australia*

and one in six of all visitors from the UK travel with us! Almost all of our travel consultants have travelled extensively, often returning time and time again. Whether you want to link the best of Australia’s attractions with an easy network of flight routes, experience a once in a lifetime roadtrip, or traverse the epic outback by rail – our consultants can map it out, book your flights to Australia and guide you on the best time to visit.

* by volume of clients to Australia as confirmed by the national tourist board, Tourism Australia, in September 2025.

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OUR HOLIDAYS TO SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES & CANBERRA

Nobody offers more ways to explore Southern New South Wales and Canberra than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Southern New South Wales and Canberra holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.

If you'd like to see how you could fit this state into a wider exploration of the country - take a look at our Australia Holidays page.

Sydney to Canberra - Coast & Country Loop

Fly Drive Holiday
19 days / 18 nights

Explore the road less travelled along the stunning coastline south of Sydney, brimming with fertile national parks, abundant native wildlife, incredible local produce and an alluring history.

Guide Price: €3,699 £3,199 pp

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Wildlife, Beach & Boutique

Fly Drive Holiday
30 days / 29 nights

Drive the spectacular route linking three of Australia’s must-see cities, hugging the dramatic coastline and then meandering through pristine national parks and quaint towns.

Guide Price: €6,529 £5,649 pp

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Tastes of Southern Australia

Guided Group Journey
11 days / 10 nights

This trip fully deserves its name.

Guide Price: €3,745 £3,255 pp

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Melbourne to Sydney Shoreline

Fly Drive Holiday
17 days / 16 nights

Drive the spectacular route linking three of Australia’s must-see cities, hugging the dramatic coastline and then meandering through pristine national parks and quaint towns.

Guide Price: €2,075 £1,765 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES & CANBERRA

Each region of Southern New South Wales and Canberra boasts its own attractions and each merits exploration in its own right. It would be just as easy to spend all your time driving along the coast, visiting unspoilt beaches and national parks as it would to use it discovering historic Canberra and the gold rush towns of the countryside.

The tiles below the Southern New South Wales and Canberra map give more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.

South Coast

Stretching from Royal National Park to the southern state border, the beautiful south coast boasts crystal-clear bays and unspoilt beaches.

Canberra

Australia’s capital city, Canberra, boasts some of the country’s best museums and galleries and is also a foodie paradise.

Country New South Wales

See some of Australia’s oldest country towns, rich in heritage and character and uncover original 19th Century architecture.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES & CANBERRA

We feature a great range of accommodation in Southern New South Wales and Canberra, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a chic and convenient Canberra hotel, close to the museums or attractions? Or perhaps a modern glamping tent in Jervis Bay?

What you won’t find here are thousands of Southern New South Wales and Canberra hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.