9 days in Melbourne & Canberra Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to The Great Ocean Road in Torquay (about 1h 35 min away). There's much more to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, shop like a local with Melbourne Central, and take in nature's colorful creations at Fitzroy Gardens.

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Ahmedabad, India to Melbourne is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 4.5 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Ahmedabad in December: highs in Melbourne hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Canberra.

A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): explore the activities along Lake Burley Griffin, then look for all kinds of wild species at Floriade, and then do a tasting at Gundog Cork Street Cellar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Australian War Memorial, get your game on at Breakr, and then stop by Macenmist Black Truffles & Wines.

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You can fly from Melbourne to Canberra in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Canberra can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Melbourne.

On the 24th (Tue), view the masterpieces at Federation Square.

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You can fly from Canberra to Melbourne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. On the 26th (Thu), you're off to home.