# Australia’s east-coast city sampler · More time in the middle and at the far end [Canonical itinerary]() More time in the middle and at the far end - Region: Oceania - Trip format: Open jaw - Nights: 13 - Interests: Food & Drink, History, Arts & Theatre, Design, Music ## Route and nights - Brisbane · 3 night(s) - Sydney · 5 night(s) - Melbourne · 5 night(s) Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost. Compare: Rail or domestic flights to compare ## Day-by-day agenda Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates. ### Day 1 · Brisbane Check in and keep the first evening near your base. Overnight: Brisbane ### Day 2 · Brisbane Market food and a local meal Overnight: Brisbane ### Day 3 · Brisbane Queensland Museum history galleries Overnight: Brisbane ### Day 4 · Sydney Transfer from Brisbane to Sydney. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Sydney ### Day 5 · Sydney The Rocks and city history Overnight: Sydney ### Day 6 · Sydney Art Gallery of NSW and performance candidate Overnight: Sydney ### Day 7 · Sydney Opera House and harbor architecture Overnight: Sydney ### Day 8 · Sydney Fish market lunch and a neighborhood dinner Overnight: Sydney ### Day 9 · Melbourne Transfer from Sydney to Melbourne. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 10 · Melbourne Record shops and a live gig candidate Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 11 · Geelong Waterfront and industrial heritage Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 12 · Melbourne National Gallery of Victoria Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 13 · Melbourne Laneways and architecture walk Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 14 · Melbourne Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.