15 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.

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium has been added to your itinerary. Family-friendly places like The Rocks and Dolphin & Whale Watching will thrill your kids. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cockle Bay Wharf and Anzac Memorial. Get out of town with these interesting Sydney side-trips: Narrabeen Lagoon State Park (in Narrabeen), Barrenjoey Lighthouse (in Palm Beach) and Leura Post Office (in Leura). Next up on the itinerary: listen to music at Sydney Opera House, wander the streets of Darling Harbour, stop by King Street, and engage your brain at Powerhouse Museum.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Sydney visit planning app.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sydney is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in July: high temperatures in Sydney hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like ArtVo and Australian Sports Museum. ACMI and Melbourne Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: stop by Degraves Street, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Patrick's Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Cooks' Cottage, and make a trip to Melbourne Town Hall.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Melbourne holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in July, things will get little chillier in Melbourne: highs are around 15°C and lows about 6°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Fri) before leaving for home.