Melbourne & Sydney, Australia 8-day family friendly travel plan covering Top attractions and Shopping and For kids

Day 2 starts at Melbourne Zoo at 9 AM - allow 3 hours to explore. Take a 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) to Queen Victoria Market for lunch at 12:30 PM (1.5 hours). Head to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium at 2:30 PM; it's a 5-minute tram ride (~$5 AUD) for 2 hours of marine exhibits. This itinerary balances exploration with leisure while keeping travel easy.

Day 3 starts at Melbourne Skydeck at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes for breathtaking views. Take a 10-minute walk to Luna Park Melbourne, arriving by 11 AM; spend 3 hours enjoying rides and games. Afterward, take a 25-minute tram ride (around $4 AUD) to the Shrine of Remembrance, arriving by 2:30 PM for a 1-hour visit to honor Australia's military history.

Start Day 4 at Chinatown Melbourne at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to explore. Travel to ArtVo by a 15-minute walk (free) for immersive art fun at 11 AM, allowing 90 minutes. Finally, enjoy St Kilda Beach at 1 PM for 2 hours. Take a 30-minute tram ride (~$5 AUD) from the city center to relax by the seaside.

Day 5 begins at Fitzroy Gardens at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to enjoy the beautiful landscaping. Travel by tram for about 15 minutes to reach Prahran Market at 11 AM, where you can spend 90 minutes exploring local foods. Continue your journey by tram for approximately 10 minutes to State Library Victoria, arriving at 1 PM. Spend an hour appreciating the architecture and collections before concluding your day.

Day 6 starts at Melbourne Museum at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore. Take a 15-minute tram ride (lines 86 or 96, ~$5 AUD) to reach Scienceworks by 11:30 AM for another 2 hours of fun. Afterward, take a 30-minute tram ride (line 75, ~$5 AUD) to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel for a 1 PM experience, ending your day with stunning views.

Day 1 starts at Sydney Opera House at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for guided tour. Walk 10 minutes to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney by 11:30 AM (free entry, 90 mins). After that, take a ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo Sydney at 1:30 PM (20 mins, ~$7 AUD). Enjoy 3 hours exploring the zoo.

Begin Day 2 at Queen Victoria Building at 9 AM, allowing 2 hours to explore its shops and architecture. From there, take a 10-minute light rail ride (~$5 AUD) to The Rocks Market, arriving by 11:30 AM for another 2 hours of local crafts and food. Conclude your day at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium by 2 PM, a quick 12-minute walk (or $10 AUD taxi) from The Rocks, allowing 2 hours to enjoy marine life.