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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): take a memorable drive along The Great Ocean Road.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Torquay journey maker app.

Sydney to Torquay is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Sydney in June, with highs in Torquay at 16°C and lows at 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Cowes.

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

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): get up close to creatures of the deep with Wildlife Coast Cruises, then look for all kinds of wild species at Koala Conservation Centre, and then step off the mainland to explore Churchill Island.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Cowes travel route planning site.

You can drive from Torquay to Cowes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in June, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Rosebud.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): admire the striking features of Heronswood, trek along Cape Schanck Boardwalk, and then indulge your senses at Amour of the Grape Tours.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Rosebud tour app.

Getting from Cowes to Rosebud by car takes about 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Rosebud are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive to Melbourne.

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

Visit Old Melbourne Gaol and St. Patrick's Cathedral for their historical value. Dedicate the 22nd (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, try to win big at Crown Casino, and get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo.

Make your Melbourne itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

You can drive from Rosebud to Melbourne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in June, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.