6 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary
6 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary
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6 days in Melbourne & Sydney Itinerary
Start: Chicago
Fly:
22h 30min
1
Melbourne
— 1 day
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Fly:
3h 30min
2
Sydney
— 3 nights
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Fly:
23h
End: Chicago
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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 1st (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Melbourne Zoo, enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck 88, and then admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Chicago, USA to Melbourne is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time (Victoria), which is usually a 16 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Chicago in April; daily highs in Melbourne reach 68°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can travel to Sydney.
Things to do in Melbourne
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Royal Botanic Gardens
3:00pm, Mon Apr 1

Melbourne Zoo
10:00am, Mon Apr 1

Eureka Skydeck 88
2:00pm, Mon Apr 1
3
nights
Sydney
3
nights

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: admire the natural beauty at The Royal Botanic Garden, take a stroll through Darling Harbour, see a show at Sydney Opera House, and trek along The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk.
To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Sydney route planner .
Getting from Melbourne to Sydney by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Melbourne in April, Sydney is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Sydney
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Highlights from your plan

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
10:00am, Tue Apr 2

The Rocks
12:00pm, Tue Apr 2

Darling Harbour
3:00pm, Tue Apr 2
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