16 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.

You'll get in some beach time at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk and Muogamarra Nature Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to The Three Sisters (in Katoomba), Pulpit Rock Lookout (in Blue Mountains National Park) and Coachwood Glen Nature Trail (in Megalong Valley). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through The Rocks, get a taste of the local shopping with Queen Victoria Building, see a show at Sydney Opera House, and see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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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 difference when traveling from Hanoi to Sydney is 3 hours. In November, daytime highs in Sydney are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Melbourne.

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

Melbourne Central and Melbourne Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Old Melbourne Gaol and German Lutheran Trinity Church. Venture out of the city with trips to The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay), Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat) and Panorama Garden Estate (in Boneo). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Trin Warren Tam-boore, ponder the world of politics at Parliament House of Victoria, stop by Haigh's Chocolates Collins Street, and take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Sydney in December, Melbourne is little chillier at night with lows of 14°C. On the 12th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.