10 days in Victoria Itinerary

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Melbourne is known for museums, shopping, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Melbourne day trip app.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Melbourne. In February in Melbourne, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Rye.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at The Enchanted Adventure Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Panorama Garden Estate, and then hike along Cape Schanck Boardwalk.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rye trip planning website.

You can drive from Melbourne to Rye in 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Rye can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ventnor.

Ventnor is known for museums, wineries, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Koala Conservation Centre, meet the residents at The Nobbies Centre, stroll through Cape Woolamai Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at The Colonnades.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Ventnor route maker tool.

You can drive from Rye to Ventnor in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in February, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Ballarat.

Modern Ballarat is known for its study and innovation of alternative energy sources.

On the 13th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Sovereign Hill, don't miss a visit to Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, and then admire the natural beauty at Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Ballarat day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Ventnor to Ballarat in 3 hours. In February, daytime highs in Ballarat are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.