10 days in Melbourne & Brisbane & Sydney, Australia: itinerary with Top attractions and Hidden Gems and Shopping

Day 2 starts at Queen Victoria Market at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to enjoy local produce and crafts. Take a 5-minute tram ride to Flinders Street at 11:30 AM (cost ~$4 AUD). Spend 30 minutes exploring the iconic station. Next, walk for 5 minutes to Melbourne Skydeck at 12:30 PM - enjoy stunning views for 1 hour. Relax at nearby cafes afterward.

Day 3 starts at the National Gallery of Victoria at 9 AM - allow 3 hours to explore the exhibitions. Travel 30 minutes via tram to St Kilda Beach, arriving around 12:30 PM; enjoy the beach for 2 hours. At 3 PM, take a 15-minute tram ride back to the city to visit Hosier Lane for its famous street art; spend 1 hour here.

Start Day 4 at the Royal Exhibition Building (9 AM, 90 mins) in Carlton, closest to the city center. Travel to Melbourne Zoo (11 AM, 150 mins) via tram (20 mins, ~$5 AUD). Afterwards, head to Brighton Beach (2 PM, 120 mins) using a 30-minute train ride (~$5 AUD), perfect for relaxation and views.

Day 5 starts at Luna Park Melbourne (closest to city center) at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for rides and attractions. Take a 30-minute tram ride (~$5 AUD) to Chadstone Shopping Centre by 11:30 AM, where you can enjoy shopping for 3 hours. Finally, take a 45-minute taxi to Melbourne Museum (around $30 AUD) for a 3 PM visit - allow 2.5 hours to explore exhibits.

Day 6 starts at Southbank Promenade at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to enjoy riverside views and cafes. Travel 10 minutes via tram (~$5 AUD) to the Melbourne Laneways & Arcades Self-Guided Walking Tour starting at 11:30 AM for 1.5 hours exploring hidden gems. Finally, head to Carlton Gardens with a 15-minute walk by 1:30 PM for a relaxing 1-hour stroll among the gardens.

Day 1 starts at South Bank Parklands at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to enjoy the riverside park. Take a 10-minute walk to Queensland Museum Kurilpa at 11:30 AM (90 mins). Afterward, travel 25 minutes by bus to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at 1:30 PM; fares are around $5 AUD. Spend 3 hours with koalas and wildlife before wrapping up your day.

Day 2 starts at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore. Travel by bus (30 minutes, ~$5 AUD) to Queen Street Mall for shopping at 11:30 AM (2 hours). Enjoy lunch and shopping before heading to Eat Street Northshore at 2 PM. Take a 25-minute ferry ride (approx. $7 AUD) to enjoy the vibrant food market until 5 PM.

Day 1 starts at Sydney Opera House at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for a guided tour. Take a scenic 15-minute walk through Circular Quay to reach the Royal Botanic Garden by 11:30 AM and spend 3 hours enjoying the greenery. Finish your day at The Rocks at 3 PM, a quick 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) from the Botanic Garden.

Day 2 starts at Bondi Beach at 9 AM - allow 3 hours to enjoy the sun and surf. Next, take a 30-minute bus ride to Darling Harbour, arriving around 12:30 PM for 4 hours of exploration. Finally, travel 15 minutes by light rail to Queen Victoria Building at 5 PM - spend 2 hours shopping and admiring the architecture before concluding your day.