17 days in Australia Itinerary

Dedicate the 6th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, see the interesting displays at Australian Sports Museum, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria.

For photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Melbourne trip planner.

Ahmedabad, India to Melbourne is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Ahmedabad to Melbourne is 4.5 hours. In June, Melbourne is colder than Ahmedabad - with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Geelong.

On the 9th (Fri), examine the collection at National Wool Museum, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Bells Beach, and finally view the masterpieces at Surfcoastimages Gallery. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Eastern Beach Reserve, pick up some local products at Torquay Farmers' Market, and then admire all the interesting features of The Great Ocean Road.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Geelong trip planner.

Traveling by car from Melbourne to Geelong takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Gold Coast.

Change things up with these side-trips from Gold Coast: Brisbane (Opal Museum, Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, &more). There's much more to do: meet the residents at Sea World Theme Park, stroll through Surfers Paradise Beach, get your game on at Infinity, and get in on the family fun at Warner Bros. Movie World.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Gold Coast sightseeing website.

Traveling by flight from Geelong to Gold Coast takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Geelong in June: high temperatures in Gold Coast hover around 24°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can fly to Sydney.

Get out of town with these interesting Sydney side-trips: Katoomba (Street Art Walk - by Street Art Murals Australia & The Three Sisters), Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (in Faulconbridge) and Lennox Bridge (in Blaxland). There's lots more to do: listen to music at Sydney Opera House, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Sydney trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Sydney, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can fly back home.