29 days in Victoria Itinerary

Go for a jaunt from Melbourne to Werribee to see Werribee Open Range Zoo about 44 minutes away. Dedicate the 4th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, make a trip to Block Arcade, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Melbourne trip planner.

Sydney to Melbourne is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in May, expect Melbourne to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Rosebud.

Take a break from Rosebud with a short trip to Sea All Dolphin Swims in Queenscliff, about 1h 30 min away.

To find out how to plan a trip to Rosebud, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Cowes.

Take a break from Cowes with a short trip to State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi, about 42 minutes away. Spend the 11th (Thu) exploring nature at Churchill Island Marine National Park. And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve, hike along Swan Lake Trail, learn about winemaking at Phillip Island Winery, and Head underground at Forrest Caves.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Cowes tour planner.

Traveling by car from Rosebud to Cowes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel to Torquay.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): visit a coastal fixture at Split Point Lighthouse, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then explore and take pictures at The Great Ocean Road. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about winemaking at Dinny Goonan Wines, then take in the dramatic scenery at Erskine Falls, and then don't miss a visit to Teddy's Lookout.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Torquay trip maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cowes to Torquay. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Port Campbell.

Venture out of the city with trips to Apollo Bay (Mait's Rest & Great Ocean Walk) and Cape Otway Lightstation (in Cape Otway). Spend the 19th (Fri) exploring nature at Port Campbell National Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Port Campbell day trip planner.

You can drive from Torquay to Port Campbell in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ballarat.

Venture out of the city with trips to Hepburn Lagoon - Trail Rides (in Hepburn Springs), Daylesford (Spas & Lake Daylesford) and Harcourt (Henry of Harcourt & Mount Alexander). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Sovereign Hill, make a trip to Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, pause for some photo ops at The Titanic Memorial Bandstand, and explore the activities along Lake Wendouree.

To see maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Ballarat trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Ballarat takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Ballarat can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Echuca.

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

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Echuca journey app.

Drive from Ballarat to Echuca in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Beechworth.

Venture out of the city with trips to Pfeiffer Wines (in Wahgunyah), Murray to Mountains Rail Trail (in Wangaratta) and Chrismont (in Cheshunt). Spend a day outdoors on the 26th (Fri) with The Bike Hire Company. The adventure continues: see human ingenuity at work at Dartmouth Dam, tour the pleasant surroundings at Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and experience rural life at Hillsborough Quality Nuts.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Beechworth day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Echuca to Beechworth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Beechworth sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.