9 days in Melbourne & Launceston Itinerary

Take a break from Melbourne with a short trip to The Great Ocean Road in Torquay, about 1h 35 min away. Dedicate the 21st (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, don't miss a visit to Block Arcade, take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck, and browse the collection at State Library Victoria.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Melbourne online journey builder.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Melbourne. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in September, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Launceston.

On the 25th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, contemplate the long history of Woolmers Estate, stroll around City Park, and admire the verdant scenery at The Tamar Valley.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Launceston trip itinerary builder website.

Fly from Melbourne to Launceston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Melbourne in September: high temperatures in Launceston hover around 17°C and lows are around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.