22 days in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane 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: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Melbourne Zoo.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Melbourne trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Melbourne. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough 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'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Bilpin Cider Company (in Bilpin), Everglades Historic House and Gardens (in Leura) and Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls). And it doesn't end there: snap pictures at Sydney Harbour Bridge, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk, and appreciate the extensive heritage of The Rocks.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Sydney road trip planning website.

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 a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Sydney. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brisbane: SunJet Simulations (in Mooloolaba), Canungra War Memorial (in Canungra) and Sea World Theme Park (in Main Beach). And it doesn't end there: walk around South Bank Parklands, get in on the family fun at Warner Bros. Movie World, explore and take pictures at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, and take some stellar pictures from Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Brisbane travel planner.

You can fly from Sydney to Brisbane in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.