10 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.

Dedicate the 31st (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Melbourne. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cowes.

Resting on the northern coast of Philip Island, Cowes is sandwiched between a coast and a forest.

Cowes is known for wildlife, nature, and theme parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: meet the residents at The Nobbies Centre, get outside with The Nobbies, step off the mainland to explore Churchill Island, and catch all the local highlights with Wildlife Coast Cruises.

Before you visit Cowes, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Melbourne to Cowes in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In February in Cowes, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Arthurs Seat.

Arthurs Seat is a hill and locality on the Mornington Peninsula, within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, about 75 km south east of Melbourne, Australia. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Panorama Garden Estate, then awaken your taste buds at Wine Compass, and then hike along Cape Schanck Boardwalk.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Arthurs Seat route builder site.

You can drive from Cowes to Arthurs Seat in 2 hours. February in Arthurs Seat sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Torquay.

Set against the stark but scenic coastline of the Bass Strait--the body of water separating Victoria and Tasmania--Torquay is a prime location for surfing and beach life in general.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): look for gifts at Great Escape Books, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then cruise along The Great Ocean Road.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Torquay holiday builder.

Traveling by car from Arthurs Seat to Torquay takes 2.5 hours. In February in Torquay, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.