41 days in Melbourne & Tampa Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay), Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee) and Geelong Adventure Specialists (in Geelong). Dedicate the 4th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol, and get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Melbourne route builder site.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. In April in Melbourne, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Tampa.

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Change things up with these side-trips from Tampa: Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, &more), Kissimmee Lakefront Park (in Kissimmee) and Clearwater (Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Park, &more). Pack the 21st (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. There's still lots to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, snap pictures at Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and take in the pleasant sights at Tampa Riverwalk.

To find maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tampa day trip planning app.

You can fly from Melbourne to Tampa in 27 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Melbourne to Tampa. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in May; daily highs in Tampa reach 37°C and lows reach 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.