22 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like The Great Ocean Road and Royal Botanic Gardens will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melbourne: Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee), Sea All Dolphin Swims (in Queenscliff) and Cowes (Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve & A Maze'N Things). On the 29th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Melbourne Zoo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Royal Exhibition Building, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Melbourne day trip planning site.

Doha, Qatar to Melbourne is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Doha to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Doha in March, expect Melbourne to be slightly colder, temps between 30°C and 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Bondi to Coogee Walk and Darling Harbour. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park (The National Pass & Lincoln's Rock), Manly (Sophie Tea Art & Shelly Beach) and Wentworth Falls (Wentworth Falls Lookout & Wentworth Falls Lake). Next up on the itinerary: visit The Rocks, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Manly Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Bondi Beach.

For reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Sydney trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Sydney, with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.