13 days in Australia Itinerary

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Melbourne trip planner.

Christchurch, New Zealand to Melbourne is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Christchurch to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Melbourne can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. You will leave for Glenrowan on the 13th (Thu).

On the 13th (Thu), pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Mt Morgan Store, then examine the collection at NED KELLY MUSEUM & HOMESTEAD, then stroll the grounds of Greta Cemetery, and finally learn about all things military at Glenrowan Blacksmith Shop & Armoury.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Glenrowan trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Melbourne to Glenrowan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Melbourne in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Glenrowan, with lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Chiltern.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Chiltern trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Glenrowan to Chiltern in an hour. In April in Chiltern, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 10°C at night. You will leave for Sydney on the 14th (Fri).

Step off the beaten path and head to Sydney Harbour Circle Walk and Hyde Park Barracks. There's more to do: take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

To see photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Sydney online tour itinerary builder.

You can drive from Chiltern to Sydney in 6 hours. Traveling from Chiltern in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Sydney. On the 16th (Sun), you're off to Tamworth.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Tamworth trip planner.

Getting from Sydney to Tamworth by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Tamworth when traveling from Sydney in April, with lows around 12°C. You will leave for Armidale on the 17th (Mon).

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Armidale holiday site.

You can drive from Tamworth to Armidale in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll set off for Gold Coast on the 17th (Mon).

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Burleigh Head National Park and Queensland Scuba Diving Company. Get outdoors at Tamborine Mountain and Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre. Take a break from Gold Coast with a short trip to Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah, about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kurrawa Beach, buy something for everyone on your list at Robina Town Centre, admire the natural beauty at Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Gold Coast road trip app.

You can drive from Armidale to Gold Coast in 5.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. In April in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.