15 days in Australia Itinerary
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Start: Brisbane
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Brisbane
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Noosa
— 3 nights
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Byron Bay
— 2 nights
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Gold Coast
— 1 night
Fly
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Sydney
— 2 nights
Fly
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Melbourne
— 3 nights
Fly
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Brisbane
— 2 nights
End: Brisbane
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Brisbane — 1 night
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Australia's New World City
Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): examine the collection at Opal Museum, examine the collection at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, then find something for the whole family at Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Roma Street Parkland. On the 2nd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at The Brisbane River, then admire the masterpieces at Gallery of Modern Art, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally admire the natural beauty at City Botanic Gardens.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Brisbane trip planner.
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Brisbane. August in Brisbane sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Noosa.
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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Brisbane. August in Brisbane sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Noosa.
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Noosa — 3 nights
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Spend the 3rd (Thu) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at Essential Bodywork, look for gifts at Underground Surf, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at Noosa Safaris.
For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Noosa attractions planner.
Drive from Brisbane to Noosa in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Byron Bay.
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Drive from Brisbane to Noosa in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Byron Bay.
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Byron Bay — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Sun), take in the exciting artwork at Craig Parry Photography, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then visit a coastal fixture at Cape Byron Lighthouse, and finally trek along Cape Byron Walking Track. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Jules Hunt Studio Gallery, sample the tasty concoctions at Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay, then enjoy some diversion at Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Byron Bay driving holiday tool.
Traveling by car from Noosa to Byron Bay takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gold Coast.
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To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Byron Bay driving holiday tool.
Traveling by car from Noosa to Byron Bay takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast — 1 night
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On the 8th (Tue), observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park and then have some family-friendly fun at Infinity.
To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Gold Coast visit planner.
You can drive from Byron Bay to Gold Coast in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Gold Coast can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to fly to Sydney.
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You can drive from Byron Bay to Gold Coast in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Gold Coast can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to fly to Sydney.
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Sydney — 2 nights
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The Harbour City
On the 9th (Wed), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, then see a show at Sydney Opera House, then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and finally wander the streets of The Rocks. On the 10th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi Beach, take some stellar pictures from Pylon Lookout at Sydney Harbour Bridge, then take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, and finally wander the streets of Darling Harbour.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Sydney travel site.
Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Gold Coast in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Sydney: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can fly to Melbourne.
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Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Gold Coast in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Sydney: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can fly to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 3 nights
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Australia's Garden City
Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, then make a trip to Block Arcade, then appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Elite Male Massage. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck.
To find other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Melbourne trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, Melbourne is slightly colder than Sydney - with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Brisbane.
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Fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, Melbourne is slightly colder than Sydney - with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Brisbane.
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Brisbane — 2 nights
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Australia's New World City
Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): sample the tasty concoctions at XXXX Brewery Tour, then identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and then get great views at Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): find something for the whole family at Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, then explore the world behind art at Gallery of Modern Art, then take in nature's colorful creations at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at City Botanic Gardens.
For photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Brisbane trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Brisbane takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Melbourne in August, expect Brisbane to be somewhat warmer, temps between 25°C and 11°C. On the 15th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Brisbane takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Melbourne in August, expect Brisbane to be somewhat warmer, temps between 25°C and 11°C. On the 15th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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