2 days in Melbourne & Tasmania Itinerary

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

On the 17th (Sun), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Melbourne Zoo, take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck 88, and then admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Melbourne holiday planner .

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Melbourne. In February, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Hobart.

Snaking up the side of a rounded, tree-dotted hill, Hobart sits between Tasmania’s sprawling mountains and the vast estuary of the River Derwent.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, see the interesting displays at Museum of Old and New Art, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Hobart visit planner.

You can fly from Melbourne to Hobart in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Melbourne in February: highs in Hobart hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.