12 days in Melbourne & Summerlands Itinerary

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

Visit Sovereign Hill and Parliament House of Victoria for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Melbourne Museum and Immigration Museum. Take a break from Melbourne with a short trip to The Great Ocean Road in Torquay, about 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Melbourne Zoo, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Melbourne online trip itinerary builder.

Tokyo, Japan to Melbourne is an approximately 14-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Tokyo to Melbourne is 1 hour. When traveling from Tokyo in December, plan for warmer days in Melbourne, with highs around 30°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Summerlands.

Head to Summerlands on Philip Island for the chance to see thousands of penguins waddling along the coastline.

Summerlands is known for wildlife, zoos & aquariums, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at The Nobbies Centre, trek along Swan Lake Trail, kick back and relax at Flynns Beach, and head outdoors with The Nobbies.

To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Summerlands trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Melbourne to Summerlands in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. In December, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.