9 days in Sydney & Melbourne Itinerary

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Darling Harbour, enjoy breathtaking views from Pylon Lookout at Sydney Harbour Bridge, stroll through Bondi to Coogee Walk, and kick back and relax at Bondi Beach.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Sydney route planner.

Chandigarh, India to Sydney is an approximately 20-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly. Traveling from Chandigarh to Sydney, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In May in Sydney, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Dedicate the 7th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, admire the striking features of Royal Exhibition Building, and take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Melbourne trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Sydney in May, with highs in Melbourne at 20°C and lows at 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.