{"id":5228,"date":"2024-07-05T05:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T05:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/?p=5228"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:55:18","slug":"hume-highway-from-melbourne-to-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/travel\/hume-highway-from-melbourne-to-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Rest Stops on the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Hume Highway, which joins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/car-hire\/au\/melbourne\/\">Melbourne<\/a> with Sydney, isn\u2019t the most exciting of routes. But it\u2019s fast. The drive between the two capital cities takes just nine hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some like to conquer it as quickly as possible, pausing only for brief rest stops to prevent fatigue. If you\u2019ve time up your sleeve, though, there are several interesting places to visit just off the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEYMOUR &#8211; First Stop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>90 minutes from Melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seymour is a pretty riverside town on the Goulburn River with 19th-century charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to do in Seymour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grab coffee or brunch at <strong>Brewer\u2019s Table<\/strong> or<strong> Little Stones Cafe.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy Italian-inspired lunch at <strong>The Winery Kitchen<\/strong> in Somerset Crossing Vineyard amid countryside views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch your legs on the walking trail at <strong>New Crossing Place<\/strong>. Perfect for river views, parks, picnic areas, and fishing platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Lake-Hume-Albury-Image-credit-Shutterstock.jpeg\" alt=\"Lake Hume, Albury\" class=\"wp-image-5229 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Lake-Hume-Albury-Image-credit-Shutterstock.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Lake-Hume-Albury-Image-credit-Shutterstock-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Lake-Hume-Albury-Image-credit-Shutterstock-768x404.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/538;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ALBURY &#8211; Border Crossing Highlight <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Hours from Seymour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/car-hire\/au\/nsw\/\">NSW<\/a> and detour 5 minutes to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/car-hire\/au\/nsw\/albury-wodonga\/\"> Albury<\/a> for river vibes and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to do in Albury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Casual lunch at <strong>River Deck<\/strong> cafe on the Murray River banks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine dining with Asian\/Middle Eastern influences at <strong>La Maison<\/strong> in a 160-year-old bluestone homestead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the <strong>Museum of Modern Art<\/strong> (2,400+ works, focus on photography and paper art).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk the 5 km <strong>Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk<\/strong> through Wonga Wetlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOLBROOK &#8211; Quick and Quirky Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A few hours north of Albury&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just 3 minutes off the highway, Holbrook is famous for its submarine attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to do in Holbrook <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sweet treat at Holbrook Bakery (operating since 1899).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearty meal at The Ten Mile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse local shops: Grimwoods Store Craft Shop (handmade items), Lady Gails (second-hand books &amp; vintage), Satch and Co (colourful art &amp; quirky homewares).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YASS &#8211; Caffeine &amp; Food Boost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Hours from Holbrook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yass is an easy 5-minute detour with great eats and historic feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to do in Yass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top coffee at <strong>Trader &amp; Co.<\/strong> (roasts its own Six8 beans) \u2014 hearty menu with fresh local produce (try chicken burger or loaded nachos).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening option: <strong>Yazzbar<\/strong> for starters and excellent pizza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time your visit for September&#8217;s <strong>Irish and Celtic Music Festival<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Berrima-Image-credit-\u2013-Destination-Southern-Highlands.jpeg\" alt=\"Berrima\" class=\"wp-image-5230 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Berrima-Image-credit-\u2013-Destination-Southern-Highlands.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Berrima-Image-credit-\u2013-Destination-Southern-Highlands-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2024\/07\/Berrima-Image-credit-\u2013-Destination-Southern-Highlands-768x404.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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