8 days in Kingston, Brooklyn & Melbourne Itinerary

Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. On the 30th (Fri), get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take an in-depth tour of Hudson River Maritime Museum, then snap pictures at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, and finally hike along The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Kingston driving holiday planner.

New York City to Kingston is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New York City in October since evenings lows in Kingston dip to 43°F. On the 31st (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Brooklyn.

Though it may be less popular or touristy than its big brother Manhattan, Brooklyn boasts of one of the largest and hippest art districts in the United States.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sat): stop by Raaka Chocolate.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Brooklyn trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kingston to Brooklyn takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Kingston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Brooklyn, with lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to travel to Melbourne.

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

Take a break from Melbourne with a short trip to The Great Ocean Road in Torquay, about 1h 35 min away. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Melbourne Zoo, and stroll around Fitzroy Gardens.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Melbourne vacation planner.

You can fly from Brooklyn to Melbourne in 27 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 15 hours traveling from Brooklyn to Melbourne. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Brooklyn in November; daily highs in Melbourne reach 73°F and lows reach 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.