16 days in Australia Itinerary

On the 23rd (Sat), identify plant and animal life at St Kilda Pier, then kick back and relax at St. Kilda Beach, and then shop like a local with Federation Square. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, then contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol, and then shop like a local with Melbourne Central.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Melbourne journey maker site.

Mumbai, India to Melbourne is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Mumbai to Melbourne, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mumbai in December, expect Melbourne to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Sydney.

Step out of the city life by going to Bondi Beach and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Get a sense of the local culture at Sydney Opera House and Australian National Maritime Museum. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of The Rocks, hunt for treasures at Sydney Fish Market, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and visit Darling Harbour.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Sydney route planner.

Fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in December, Sydney is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly to Gold Coast.

Head to Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and Pacific Fair Shopping Centrefor plenty of shopping. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cape Byron Lighthouse and Byron Bay Gallery. Get out of town with these interesting Gold Coast side-trips: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (in Brisbane) and Craig Parry Photography (in Byron Bay). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Surfers Paradise Beach, find something for the whole family at Warner Bros. Movie World, and browse the different shops at Harbour Town Premium Outlets.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Gold Coast trip itinerary website.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Gold Coast takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Gold Coast can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Cairns.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Here are some ideas for day two: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Cairns itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Cairns takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, Cairns is a bit warmer than Gold Coast - with highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Port Douglas.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): go for a charming ride with Horses in Port, then get to know the resident critters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Ngarru Gallery, look for gifts at Coffee Works Port Douglas, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Four Mile Beach, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas trip planner.

You can drive from Cairns to Port Douglas in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Port Douglas can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.