15 days in Australia Itinerary

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Melbourne Central and Museum of Chinese Australian History. Take a break from the city and head to The Great Ocean Road and Koala Conservation Centre. Take a break from Melbourne with a short trip to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, about 1h 40 min away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, get some fabulous bargains at Printism, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and get engrossed in the history at Immigration Museum.

To see traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Melbourne day trip app.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Melbourne is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Melbourne, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In January in Melbourne, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Do your shopping at Sydney Fish Market and Queen Victoria Building. Get outdoors at Bondi to Coogee Walk and Bondi Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (in Faulconbridge), Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (in Blacktown) and Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Manly Beach, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, and explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Sydney trip planner.

You can fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Melbourne in January since evenings lows in Sydney dip to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel back home.