# Southern Australia galleries and food · Short middle stop and a slower finish [Canonical itinerary]() Short middle stop and a slower finish - Region: Oceania - Trip format: Open jaw - Nights: 13 - Interests: Sport, Music, Food & Drink, Arts & Theatre, History, Nature, Design ## Route and nights - Melbourne · 5 night(s) - Adelaide · 2 night(s) - Perth · 6 night(s) Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch. Compare: Flights or long-distance rail to compare ## Day-by-day agenda Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates. ### Day 1 · Melbourne Check in and keep the first evening near your base. Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 2 · Melbourne Melbourne Cricket Ground and sport history Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 3 · Melbourne Record shops and a live gig candidate Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 4 · Melbourne Queen Victoria Market and café neighborhoods Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 5 · Melbourne National Gallery of Victoria Overnight: Melbourne ### Day 6 · Adelaide Transfer from Melbourne to Adelaide. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Adelaide ### Day 7 · Adelaide Migration Museum and city history Overnight: Adelaide ### Day 8 · Perth Transfer from Adelaide to Perth. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Perth ### Day 9 · Perth Kings Park and Swan River viewpoints Overnight: Perth ### Day 10 · Fremantle Port streets and maritime history Overnight: Perth ### Day 11 · Perth Art Gallery of Western Australia Overnight: Perth ### Day 12 · Perth Elizabeth Quay and city architecture Overnight: Perth ### Day 13 · Perth WA Museum history exhibits Overnight: Perth ### Day 14 · Perth Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.