12 days in Australia Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): contemplate the long history of The Rocks Discovery Museum, view the masterpieces at ATTY Gallery, then enjoy the sand and surf at Balmoral Beach, Mosman, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk. Keep things going the next day: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk, then listen to music at Sydney Opera House, and finally explore the world behind art at Customs House.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sydney trip planner.

Atlanta, USA to Sydney is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 15 hours. Traveling from Atlanta in November, things will get a bit warmer in Sydney: highs are around 77°F and lows about 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can fly to Coffs Harbour.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Solitary Islands Coastal Walk and then take a peaceful walk through Korora Lookout.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Coffs Harbour trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sydney to Coffs Harbour takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In November in Coffs Harbour, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Brisbane.

Appreciate the collections at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Opal Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at St. John's Anglican Cathedral and West End. Spend the 16th (Wed) observing fascinating marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel), steep yourself in history at Boggo Road Gaol (Jail), and admire the masterpieces at Queensland Art Gallery.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Brisbane attractions planner.

You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Brisbane are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Melbourne.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): indulge in some personalized pampering at Elite Male Massage, admire the masterpieces at The Johnston Collection, then try to win big at Flemington Racecourse, and finally explore the world behind art at Heide Museum of Modern Art. On your second day here, see Cheap AZ Travel, take an in-depth tour of Melbourne Holocaust Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Brighton Beach, and finally identify plant and animal life at St Kilda Pier.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Melbourne trip itinerary maker site.

Fly from Brisbane to Melbourne in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, Melbourne is slightly colder than Brisbane - with highs of 73°F and lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Sydney.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): take a stroll through The Rocks.

To find reviews and tourist information, refer to the Sydney road trip planning website.

You can fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Sydney, with lows of 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.