60 days in Sydney & Melbourne Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Sydney: Avalon Beach (in Avalon Beach), Speers Point Park (in Speers Point) and Palm Beach (Barrenjoey Lighthouse & Palm Beach). Dedicate the 3rd (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Make the 4th (Sun) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's much more to do: race across the water with a speed boat tour, take an in-depth tour of Historical Aircraft Restoration Society, don't miss a visit to Day Gallery, and stroll through Berghofer's Pass.

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Hanoi, Vietnam to Sydney is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. In December, daytime highs in Sydney are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ballarat (Sovereign Hill & Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial), The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay) and St Ambrose's Catholic Church (in Woodend). Dedicate the 4th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 10th (Tue), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck.

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Fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Melbourne, with lows of 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sydney: The National Pass (in Blue Mountains National Park), Shelly Beach (in Manly) and Katoomba (The Three Sisters & Spooners Lookout). See even more of Sydney: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk, and enjoy the sand and surf at Manly Beach.

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Fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Sydney, with lows of 23°C. On the 29th (Sun), you're off to home.