7 days in Victoria Itinerary

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

Dedicate the 27th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, walk around Fitzroy Gardens, don't miss a visit to Block Arcade, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Melbourne day trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Melbourne. In December, daytime highs in Melbourne are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can drive to Mt Martha.

On the 31st (Thu), take in nature's colorful creations at Panorama Garden Estate, then enjoy the sand and surf at Mount Martha Beach, and then indulge your taste buds at Wine Compass.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Mt Martha travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Melbourne to Mt Martha in 1.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Mt Martha are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Torquay.

Set against the stark but scenic coastline of the Bass Strait--the body of water separating Victoria and Tasmania--Torquay is a prime location for surfing and beach life in general.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas and then cruise along The Great Ocean Road.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Torquay trip app.

Traveling by car from Mt Martha to Torquay takes 2.5 hours. December in Torquay sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive back home.