10 days in Sydney, Perth & Heron Island Itinerary

On the 8th (Wed), make a trip to Sydney Opera House and then kick back and relax at Bronte Beach.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Sydney online tour builder.

Toronto, Canada to Sydney is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 15 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in February, expect Sydney to be much warmer, temps between 31°C and 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Perth.

Step off the beaten path and head to City Beach and Floreat Beach. Popular historic sites such as St. George's Cathedral and The Perth Mint are in your itinerary. Step out of Perth with an excursion to South Beach Recreation Reserve in Fremantle--about 30 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: walk around Kings Park and Botanic Garden, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mary's Cathedral, and look for all kinds of wild species at Matilda Bay Reserve.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Perth day trip tool.

Getting from Sydney to Perth by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Sydney to Perth due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sydney in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Perth: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel to Heron Island.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): indulge in some personalized pampering at Aqua Soul Spa.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Heron Island trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Perth to Heron Island. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.