9 days in Melbourne & Brisbane Itinerary

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Go for a jaunt from Melbourne to Torquay to see The Great Ocean Road about 1h 35 min away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and make a trip to Block Arcade.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Melbourne trip builder website.

Auckland, New Zealand to Melbourne is an approximately 7-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Auckland to Melbourne. When traveling from Auckland in February, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Melbourne: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Brisbane is known for parks, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around South Bank Parklands, see the interesting displays at Opal Museum, try out the rides at Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, and admire the natural beauty at Roma Street Parkland.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Brisbane online journey planner.

Getting from Melbourne to Brisbane by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Melbourne in February since evenings lows in Brisbane dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.