14 days in Sydney, Geelong & 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at Sydney Opera House and The Rocks. There's much more to do: hike along Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, shop like a local with Queen Victoria Building, and hunt for treasures at Sydney Fish Market.

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Hanoi, Vietnam to Sydney is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) (AEST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. In February, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Geelong.

Geelong is a port city located on Corio Bay and the Barwon River, in the state of Victoria, Australia, 75km south-west of the state capital, Melbourne. On the 9th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Geelong Mosque, then look for gifts at Great Escape Books, and then take a peaceful walk through Lorne Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: cruise along The Great Ocean Road and then get your game on at The Rock Adventure Centre.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Geelong road trip planning site .

You can fly from Sydney to Geelong in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Sydney in February, Geelong is slightly colder at night with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Melbourne.

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

Let the collections at Melbourne Museum and Federation Square capture your imagination. Step out of the city life by going to Koala Conservation Centre and Scuba & Snorkeling. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Melbourne Central, enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck, take in the exciting artwork at Craft Victoria, and get a sense of history and politics at Parliament House of Victoria.

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Take a train from Geelong to Melbourne in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February in Melbourne, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 16°C at night. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.