29 days in Victoria Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ballarat: Spas (in Daylesford), Bendigo (Bendigo Hat Shop, Bendigo Art Gallery, &more) and Works of Art (in Kyneton). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Sovereign Hill, stroll through The Pinnacle, don't miss a visit to Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, and take in the exciting artwork at Art Gallery of Ballarat.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Ballarat day trip planning app.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Ballarat is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 6 hour difference. In July, Ballarat is much colder than Dubai - with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Port Campbell.

Get out of town with these interesting Port Campbell side-trips: Hugs Across The Cosmos (in Lavers Hill), Cape Otway Lightstation (in Cape Otway) and Apollo Bay (Seahorse Natural Therapies & Accommodation & Mait's Rest). Spend the 21st (Fri) exploring nature at Port Campbell National Park.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Port Campbell trip site.

Traveling by car from Ballarat to Port Campbell takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Torquay.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas and then take a memorable drive along The Great Ocean Road.

For ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Torquay trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Torquay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Falls Creek.

On the 25th (Tue), hit the slopes at Falls Creek Cross Country, fly down the slopes at Falls Creek Ski Lifts, and then fly down the slopes at Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Keep things going the next day: take some stellar pictures from Tawonga Gap, contemplate the waterfront views at Mount Beauty Pondage, then tee off at Mt Beauty Golf Club, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Mount Beauty Bike Tracks.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Falls Creek holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Torquay to Falls Creek takes 5.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Rosebud.

Spend the 30th (Sun) exploring nature at Arthurs Seat State Park.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Rosebud itinerary builder site.

Explore your travel options from Falls Creek to Rosebud with the Route module. In July, daytime highs in Rosebud are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cowes.

Spend the 2nd (Wed) exploring nature at Churchill Island Marine National Park. The adventure continues: get up close to creatures of the deep with Wildlife Coast Cruises, get in on the family fun at A Maze'N Things, get to know the resident critters at The Nobbies Centre, and identify plant and animal life at Conservation Hill Reserve.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Cowes online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Rosebud to Cowes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Cowes are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Melbourne.

Dedicate the 8th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 10th (Thu), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

Start your trip to Melbourne by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

Drive from Cowes to Melbourne in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. August in Melbourne sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.