11 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary

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

You've added A Tour with a Difference - Tour, Penguin Island Tours, Aussie Escapades, and other attractions to your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore Melbourne Museum and Museo Italiano. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Kilda Beach.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Melbourne road trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Melbourne is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Kuala Lumpur in April, with highs in Melbourne at 23°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

You've added UDU - Understand Down Under: Sydney Night & Day Experiences, Queen Victoria Building, Dolphin & Whale Watching, and other attractions to your itinerary. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Museum-lovers will get to explore Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum and Gannon House Gallery. Venture out of the city with trips to Coachwood Glen Nature Trail (in Megalong Valley), Blue Mountains National Park (Pulpit Rock Lookout & Lincoln's Rock) and Katoomba Cascades (in Katoomba). Spend the 27th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Billich Gallery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Clovelly Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Muogamarra Nature Reserve.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Sydney day trip planning app.

Fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sydney when traveling from Melbourne in April, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel back home.