29 days in Victoria Itinerary

Take a break from Melbourne with a short trip to Werribee Open Range Zoo in Werribee, about 44 minutes away. Dedicate the 2nd (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, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Melbourne online day trip planner.

Sydney to Melbourne is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in April, things will get a bit cooler in Melbourne: highs are around 23°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Rosebud.

Change things up with a short trip to Sea All Dolphin Swims in Queenscliff (about 1h 30 min away).

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rosebud trip planner.

Drive from Melbourne to Rosebud in 1.5 hours. In May in Rosebud, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cowes.

Go for a jaunt from Cowes to Wonthaggi to see State Coal Mine about 42 minutes away. Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring nature at Churchill Island Marine National Park. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve, hike along Swan Lake Trail, enjoy the sand and surf at YCW Beach, and take in the pleasant sights at Pinnacles Lookout.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cowes driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Rosebud to Cowes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Torquay.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): visit a coastal fixture at Split Point Lighthouse, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then take a memorable drive along The Great Ocean Road. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about winemaking at Dinny Goonan Wines, then take in the dramatic scenery at Erskine Falls, and then make a trip to Teddy's Lookout.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Torquay trip itinerary planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cowes to Torquay. In May, daytime highs in Torquay are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Port Campbell.

Explore Port Campbell's surroundings by going to Apollo Bay (Mait's Rest & Great Ocean Walk) and Cape Otway Lightstation (in Cape Otway). Spend the 17th (Wed) exploring nature at Port Campbell National Park.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Port Campbell trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Torquay to Port Campbell in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ballarat.

Venture out of the city with trips to Hepburn Lagoon - Trail Rides (in Hepburn Springs), Harcourt (Henry of Harcourt & Mount Alexander) and Daylesford (Spas & Lake Daylesford). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Sovereign Hill, don't miss a visit to Prime Ministers Avenue, identify plant and animal life at Lake Wendouree, and take in nature's colorful creations at Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Ballarat day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Ballarat takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Echuca.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Echuca: Cussen Park (in Tatura) and Colbinabbin Silos (in Colbinabbin).

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Echuca trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ballarat to Echuca takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Beechworth.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Beechworth: Chrismont (in Cheshunt), Pfeiffer Wines (in Wahgunyah) and Murray to Mountains Rail Trail (in Wangaratta). Spend a day outdoors on the 24th (Wed) with The Bike Hire Company. The adventure continues: admire the engineering at Dartmouth Dam, hike along Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail, relax in the rural setting at Hillsborough Quality Nuts, and sample the tasty concoctions at Mitta Mitta Brewing Company.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Beechworth tour builder.

Drive from Echuca to Beechworth in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly back home.