18 days in Melbourne & Greater Adelaide Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and Gardiner's Creek Trail. Explore hidden gems such as ArtVo and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Change things up with these side-trips from Melbourne: Frankston Beach (in Frankston), Werribee Park Mansion (in Werribee) and RAAF Museum (in Point Cook). Spend the 5th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Dedicate the 15th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Australian Sports Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, and explore the engaging exhibits at ACMI.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Melbourne is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in June, expect Melbourne to be much colder, temps between 16°C and 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Adelaide.

Escape the urban bustle at Aldinga Beach and Glenelg Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at South Australian Museum and National Motor Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Adelaide: McLaren Vale (d'Arenberg & Wirra Wirra Vineyards). Dedicate the 18th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Ayers House Museum, admire the natural beauty at Carrick Hill, look for all kinds of wild species at Cleland Conservation Park, and get lost in a book at State Library of South Australia.

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Fly from Melbourne to Adelaide in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Melbourne to Adelaide due to the time zone difference. In June in Adelaide, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.