14 days in Australia Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Parque Nacional de Dorrigo in Dorrigo (about 1h 10 min away). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Coffs Harbour Muttonbird Island, don't miss a visit to Cunningham’s Big Bunch, take in nature's colorful creations at North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, and delve into the lush surroundings at Korora Lookout.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Coffs Harbour trip itinerary planner.

Sydney to Coffs Harbour is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Coffs Harbour can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast is known for theme parks, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park, get your game on at Infinity, enjoy the sand and surf at Surfers Paradise Beach, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

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You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. August in Gold Coast sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Brisbane.

Get out of town with these interesting Brisbane side-trips: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Mooloolaba) and Maleny (Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World & McCarthy's Lookout). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, take some stellar pictures from Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, walk around South Bank Parklands, and admire the natural beauty at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha.

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Getting from Gold Coast to Brisbane by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to fly to Port Macquarie.

On the 12th (Sat), experience rural life at Ricardoes Tomatoes and U-Pick Strawberry Farm, then hike along Coastal walk, then make a trip to Breakwall Waking Path, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sun): enjoy the sea views from Tacking Point Lighthouse and then identify plant and animal life at Koala Hospital.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Port Macquarie trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Brisbane to Port Macquarie in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. When traveling from Brisbane in August, plan for slightly colder days in Port Macquarie, with highs around 14°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can fly back home.