5 days in Mount Buller, Melbourne & Phillip Island Itinerary

Mount Buller is a town located in the Shire of Mansfield in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria. To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Mount Buller itinerary planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Mount Buller is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

On the 8th (Thu), enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Melbourne Zoo, and then admire the striking features of Royal Exhibition Building.

To find maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Melbourne online travel route planner.

Getting from Mount Buller to Melbourne by car takes about 3.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Melbourne are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Summerlands.

Head to Summerlands on Philip Island for the chance to see thousands of penguins waddling along the coastline.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): get to know the resident critters at The Nobbies Centre, then step off the mainland to explore Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve, then try for a hole-in-one at A Maze'N Things, and finally brush up on your military savvy at National Vietnam Veterans Museum.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Summerlands journey planner.

You can drive from Melbourne to Summerlands in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in June, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.