13 days in Melbourne, Gold Coast & Sydney Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Scienceworks as well as DFO South Wharf. Attractions like Royal Botanic Gardens and SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and don't miss a visit to Flinders Street Station.

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Jakarta, Indonesia to Melbourne is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 3 hours. Traveling from Jakarta in April, expect Melbourne to be colder, temps between 23°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Gold Coast.

You've now added Harbour Town Premium Outlets to your itinerary. Kids will appreciate attractions like Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Dreamworld. There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from SkyPoint Observation Deck.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Gold Coast vacation maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Melbourne in April, things will get a bit warmer in Gold Coast: highs are around 30°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can fly to Sydney.

Attractions like Bondi to Coogee Walk and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Bondi Beach, catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Manly Beach.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Sydney day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Gold Coast in April: highs in Sydney hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. On the 3rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.