14 days in Sydney & Melbourne Itinerary

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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate The Rocks and Justice & Police Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour. Venture out of the city with trips to Wentworth Falls (in Wentworth Falls) and Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (in Faulconbridge). There's still lots to do: hike along Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk, see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Sydney Fish Market, and get a taste of the local shopping with Queen Victoria Building.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Sydney road trip planner .

Hanoi, Vietnam to Sydney is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Hanoi to Sydney is 3 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Melbourne Central and Craft Victoria. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at St. Kilda Beach and Cape Woolamai Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Melbourne: Koala Conservation Centre (in Cowes) and Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, steep yourself in history at Parliament House of Victoria, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For traveler tips and tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip builder app .

You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Sydney in February, Melbourne is little chillier at night with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.