# Australia’s east-coast city sampler · Short middle stop and a slower finish

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/oceania/open-jaw/australia-s-east-coast-city-sampler-z0772/>)

Short middle stop and a slower finish

- Region: Oceania
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 11
- Interests: History, Design, Arts & Theatre, Food & Drink, Sport

## Route and nights

- Brisbane · 4 night(s)
- Sydney · 2 night(s)
- Melbourne · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

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

Queensland Museum history galleries
Overnight: Brisbane

### Day 3 · Brisbane

City bridges and riverfront architecture
Overnight: Brisbane

### Day 4 · Brisbane

Queensland Art Gallery and GOMA
Overnight: Brisbane

### Day 5 · Sydney

Transfer from Brisbane to Sydney. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Sydney

### Day 6 · Sydney

Art Gallery of NSW and performance candidate
Overnight: Sydney

### Day 7 · Melbourne

Transfer from Sydney to Melbourne. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Melbourne

### Day 8 · Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market and café neighborhoods
Overnight: Melbourne

### Day 9 · Geelong

Waterfront and industrial heritage
Overnight: Melbourne

### Day 10 · Melbourne

Laneways and architecture walk
Overnight: Melbourne

### Day 11 · Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground and sport history
Overnight: Melbourne

### Day 12 · Melbourne

Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.