Sydney & Melbourne 7-Day Trip
Australia's two personalities by air: Sydney's harbour and Bondi, then Melbourne's lanes, coffee and the Great Ocean Road.
Days
7 days
Budget
1,120 AUD
Style
Cultural
Destination
Sydney
Multi-CityFoodieCulture
Trip overview
- The harbour then the lanes
- The Bondi-to-Coogee walk
- The Apostles' day trip
Best time to visit
October–April suits Sydney's beaches; Melbourne is four-seasons-in-a-day — pack layers.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Sydney — harbour
- 🎭09:00The Opera House & the Rocks
- 🎭
Day 2 · Sydney — Bondi to Coogee
- 🏊08:30The coastal walk & Icebergs
- 🏊
Day 3 · Blue Mountains
- ⛰️08:00The Three Sisters & the cliff walks
- ⛰️
Day 4 · Fly to Melbourne
- ✈️10:001h30 flight
- ☕13:30The lanes' coffee and street art
- ✈️
Day 5 · Melbourne — markets & NGV
- 🖼️09:00Queen Vic Market & the NGV
- 🖼️
Day 6 · Great Ocean Road
- 🗿08:00The Apostles and the koala stops
- 🗿
Day 7 · Departure
- ✈️10:00Fitzroy's farewell brunch & MEL
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,120 AUD for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- October–April suits Sydney's beaches; Melbourne is four-seasons-in-a-day — pack layers.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Sydney are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🥐
Bourke Street Bakery
Sydney cult · $
☕
Patricia Coffee Brewers
Melbourne espresso · $$
🍜
Chin Chin
Melbourne Modern Asian · $$
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