14 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.

We've included these beaches for you: St. Kilda Beach and Port Melbourne Beach. For shopping fun, head to Melbourne Central or Haigh's Chocolates Collins Street. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melbourne: Kitty Miller Bay (in Ventnor), The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay) and Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, enjoy the sand and surf at Cape Woolamai Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Half Moon Bay, and examine the collection at Melbourne Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip itinerary tool.

Sydney to Melbourne is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In April, Melbourne is little chillier than Sydney - with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. For shopping fun, head to Sydney Fish Market or ATTY Gallery. Get out of town with these interesting Sydney side-trips: Wentworth Falls (Wentworth Falls Lookout & Falls Gallery) and The Three Sisters (in Katoomba). There's much more to do: wander the streets of The Rocks, hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk, tour the pleasant surroundings at Coogee Beach, and stop by Darling Harbour.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Sydney trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Sydney. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.