17 days in Sydney, Gold Coast & Melbourne Itinerary

Attractions like Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee Walk make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, kick back and relax at Manly Beach, wander the streets of Darling Harbour, and take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Singapore, Singapore to Sydney is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 2 hours. Traveling from Singapore in May, expect Sydney to be much colder, temps between 24°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly to Gold Coast.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sea World Theme Park and Surfers Paradise Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gold Coast: Brisbane (Opal Museum & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Warner Bros. Movie World, have some family-friendly fun at Infinity, enjoy the sand and surf at Burleigh Heads Beach, and enjoy breathtaking views from SkyPoint Observation Deck.

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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Gold Coast takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Attractions like Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne Museum make great kid-friendly stops. There's much more to do: get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and make a trip to Block Arcade.

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Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, Melbourne is a bit cooler than Gold Coast - with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. On the 28th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.