10 days in Melbourne, Sydney & Cairns Itinerary
10 days in Melbourne, Sydney & Cairns Itinerary
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10 days in Melbourne, Sydney & Cairns Itinerary
Start: Pune
Fly:
16h 15min
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Melbourne
— 3 nights
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Fly:
3h 30min
2
Sydney
— 3 nights
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Fly:
6h
3
Cairns
— 1 night
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Fly:
16h
End: Pune
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3
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Melbourne
3
nights
Australia's Garden City
The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.Melbourne is known for museums, shopping, parks, nightlife, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck 88, and brush up on your military savvy at Shrine of Remembrance.
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Pune, India to Melbourne is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Pune to Melbourne. In April, daytime highs in Melbourne are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Sydney.
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Balloon Rides
12:30pm, Mon Apr 22

Royal Botanic Gardens
2:30pm, Sat Apr 20

Melbourne Zoo
10:00am, Tue Apr 23
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Sydney
3
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The Harbour City
Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.Sydney is known for nightlife, trails, beaches, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see a show at Sydney Opera House, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at The Royal Botanic Garden, and enjoy breathtaking views from Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck.
To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Sydney trip itinerary builder tool .
Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Melbourne in April since evenings lows in Sydney dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can travel to Cairns.
Things to do in Sydney
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Sydney Opera House
3:00pm, Thu Apr 25

Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
10:00am, Wed Apr 24

The Rocks
10:00am, Thu Apr 25
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Cairns
1
night
The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
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You can fly from Sydney to Cairns in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in April, expect Cairns to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.
Things to do in Cairns
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Scuba & Snorkeling
10:30am, Sat Apr 27

Cairns Cenotaph
10:00am, Sun Apr 28
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