14 days in Melbourne, Gold Coast & Sydney Itinerary

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

Attractions like Melbourne Central and Royal Botanic Gardens make great kid-friendly stops. Head to Collins St/Swanston St and Ambiance Giftsfor plenty of shopping. Go for a jaunt from Melbourne to Werribee to see Werribee Open Range Zoo about 42 minutes away. Spend the 7th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Melbourne Zoo, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria.

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New Delhi, India to Melbourne is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Melbourne, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in June, things will get cooler in Melbourne: highs are around 16°C and lows about 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Surfers Paradise Beach and Burleigh Heads Beach. Bring the kids along to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Boomerang Art - Aboriginal & Contemporary Fine Art. Step out of Gold Coast to go to Murwillumbah and see Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, which is approximately 54 minutes away. Spend the 13th (Thu) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park.

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Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in June; daily highs in Gold Coast reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (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.

The Rocks and Darling Harbour are good opportunities to explore the local culture. We've included these beaches for you: Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. The adventure continues: hunt for treasures at Sydney Fish Market, catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, examine the collection at Australian National Maritime Museum, and take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Sydney trip builder site.

Fly from Gold Coast to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.