8 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.

Popular historic sites such as The Rocks and Macquarie Lighthouse are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Darling Harbour and St Thomas Becket Church. There's lots more to do: see a show at Sydney Opera House, enjoy the sand and surf at Manly Beach, explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of New South Wales, and get engrossed in the history at Hyde Park Barracks.

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Manila, Philippines to Sydney is an approximately 11.5- hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Manila to Sydney due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manila in August, expect Sydney to be cooler, temps between 22°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Melbourne Museum and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Get some historical perspective at Old Melbourne Gaol and Parliament House of Victoria. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, examine the collection at Australian Sports Museum, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, and get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo.

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You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. In August, Melbourne is slightly colder than Sydney - with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.