8 days in Sydney & Melbourne Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Billich Gallery, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, and then see the sky in a new way at Sydney Observatory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): go for a walk through The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk, catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, view the masterpieces at ATTY Gallery, then examine the collection at Australian National Maritime Museum, and finally wander the streets of Darling Harbour.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Sydney trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sydney is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. In April, Sydney is a bit cooler than Kuala Lumpur - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll travel to Melbourne.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): view the masterpieces at Australian Print Workshop, then explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, and then get into the urban bustle at Federation Square. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at St. Kilda Beach, see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, then steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol, and finally wander the streets of Melbourne Central.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in May, things will get a bit cooler in Melbourne: highs are around 20°C and lows about 9°C. You will leave for Sydney on the 4th (Thu).

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of New South Wales, then catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, then view the masterpieces at Australian Centre for Photography, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Queen Victoria Building. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then contemplate the long history of Vaucluse House, then stroll through Bondi Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi to Coogee Walk.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Sydney trip planner.

Getting from Melbourne to Sydney by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in May, expect Sydney to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 14°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sat) before leaving for home.