9 days in Gold Coast & Melbourne Itinerary

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

Pack the 28th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Sea World Theme Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Surfer's Paradise Beach, find something for the whole family at Warner Bros. Movie World, take in panoramic vistas at SkyPoint Observation Deck, and explore the striking landscape of Burleigh Head National Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Gold Coast online tour planner .

Singapore, Singapore to Gold Coast is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Singapore Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time (Queensland), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in April, with highs in Gold Coast at 30°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Melbourne.

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, parks, shopping, zoos & aquariums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, learn about all things military at Shrine of Remembrance, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Melbourne route builder website .

You can fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Gold Coast in April, with highs in Melbourne at 23°C and lows at 11°C. On the 4th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.