8 days in Victoria Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): explore the galleries of McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, and then wander the streets of Melbourne Central. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Degraves Street, hunt for treasures at South Melbourne Market, tour the pleasant surroundings at Brighton Beach, then take an in-depth tour of Immigration Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne itinerary planner.

Sydney to Melbourne is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in November, expect a bit cooler with lows of 11°C in Melbourne. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lorne.

Lorne is a seaside town on Louttit Bay in Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, visit a coastal fixture at Split Point Lighthouse, enjoy the sand and surf at Lorne Beach, then take in the dramatic scenery at Erskine Falls, and finally don't miss a visit to Teddy's Lookout. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Kennet River Koala Walk, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mait's Rest, then stroll through Great Ocean Walk, and finally take a memorable tour with Tours.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Lorne driving holiday planner.

Getting from Melbourne to Lorne by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in November, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. On the 24th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at London Bridge, look for all kinds of wild species at Loch Ard Gorge, look for all kinds of wild species at Gibsons Steps, revel in the low prices at Apostle Whey Cheese, then get outside with The Arch, and finally make a trip to The Grotto.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Port Campbell trip planning website.

Getting from Lorne to Port Campbell by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ballarat.

Modern Ballarat is known for its study and innovation of alternative energy sources.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Ballarat Botanical Gardens, don't miss a visit to Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, explore the activities along Lake Wendouree, explore the galleries of Art Gallery of Ballarat, then identify plant and animal life at Ballarat Wildlife Park, and finally see the interesting displays at Ballarat Tramway Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Ballarat trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Ballarat takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Ballarat, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Echuca.

Echuca is a town located on the banks of the Murray River and Campaspe River in Victoria, Australia. On the 26th (Thu), see the interesting displays at National Holden Motor Museum : Echuca, go for a stroll along the water at Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally see the interesting displays at The Great Aussie Beer Shed.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Echuca travel route planner.

You can drive from Ballarat to Echuca in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bendigo.

The architect Vahland had designs to make Bendigo a "Vienna of the south" by encouraging European artisans to immigrate to the city.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): examine the collection at Bendigo Pottery, explore the activities along Lake Weeroona, examine the collection at Golden Dragon Museum, then explore the world behind art at Bendigo Art Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Rosalind Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Bendigo trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Echuca to Bendigo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel back home.