46 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: Torquay (The Great Ocean Road & Torquay Front Beach), Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee) and Myuna Farm (in Doveton). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Melbourne travel route builder.

Lahore, Pakistan to Melbourne is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pakistan Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Lahore in December: high temperatures in Melbourne hover around 30°C and lows are around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Sydney.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sydney: Leura (Elysian Rock Lookout & Everglades Historic House and Gardens), Palm Beach (in Palm Beach) and Blackheath (Day Gallery, Gallery Blackheath, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk, snap pictures at Sydney Harbour Bridge, and wander the streets of The Rocks.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Sydney trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sydney when traveling from Melbourne in January, with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.