20 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.

Bring the kids along to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Darling Harbour, kick back and relax at Clovelly Beach, observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Manly Beach.

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New Delhi, India to Sydney is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Sydney, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in December, things will get a bit warmer in Sydney: highs are around 32°C and lows about 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

Kids will enjoy Royal Botanic Gardens and The Great Ocean Road. Venture out of the city with trips to Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat) and Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee). There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, get interesting insight from Tours, and appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance.

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Getting from Sydney to Melbourne by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Melbourne when traveling from Sydney in December, with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Sydney.

Bring the kids along to Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee Walk. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Shelly Beach (in Manly), Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls) and Blue Mountains (in Katoomba). See some other sides of Sydney: take a stroll through The Rocks, contemplate the long history of The Rocks Discovery Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.

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Getting from Melbourne to Sydney by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in December, Sydney is a bit warmer at night with lows of 21°C. On the 25th (Wed), you're off to home.