8 days in Victoria Itinerary

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.

On the 10th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Bells Beach and then cruise along The Great Ocean Road.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Torquay trip itinerary tool.

Singapore, Singapore to Torquay is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Torquay, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in January, expect nights in Torquay to be cooler, around 16°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Cowes.

Resting on the northern coast of Philip Island, Cowes is sandwiched between a coast and a forest.

On the 11th (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at YCW Beach, head off the coast to Koala Conservation Centre, then meet the residents at The Nobbies Centre, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Kitty Miller Bay.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cowes online trip planner.

You can drive from Torquay to Cowes in 3 hours. January in Cowes sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Melbourne.

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

Dedicate the 14th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, walk around Fitzroy Gardens, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, and pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cowes to Melbourne in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In January in Melbourne, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.