5 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary
5 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary
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5 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary
Start: Manchester
Fly:
26h
1
Melbourne
— 1 day
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Fly:
3h 30min
2
Sydney
— 1 night
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Fly:
25h
End: Manchester
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Melbourne
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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.On the 14th (Fri), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Melbourne Zoo, enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck 88, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens.
To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Melbourne trip itinerary website .
Manchester, UK to Melbourne is an approximately 26-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from Manchester to Melbourne. When traveling from Manchester in December, plan for much warmer days in Melbourne, with highs around 30°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Sydney.
Things to do in Melbourne
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Royal Botanic Gardens
3:00pm, Fri Dec 14

Melbourne Zoo
10:00am, Fri Dec 14

Eureka Skydeck 88
2:00pm, Fri Dec 14
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Sydney
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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.Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): wander the streets of The Rocks, stroll through The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk, then catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at The Royal Botanic Garden.
To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Sydney day trip planning site .
Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Melbourne in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 21°C in Sydney. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Sydney
Find places to stay Dec 14 — 15:
Highlights from your plan

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
4:00pm, Sat Dec 15

The Rocks
10:00am, Sat Dec 15

Sydney Opera House
2:00pm, Sat Dec 15
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