18 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Australia trip planner
Start: Sydney
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Coffs Harbour
— 1 night
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Byron Bay
— 1 night
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Brisbane
— 4 nights
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Noosa
— 3 nights
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Maleny
— 2 nights
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Gold Coast
— 3 nights
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Yamba
— 2 nights
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Port Macquarie
— 1 night
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End: Sydney
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Coffs Harbour — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): take a leisurely stroll along Coffs Harbour Jetty.
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Sydney to Coffs Harbour is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Coffs Harbour can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Byron Bay.
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Sydney to Coffs Harbour is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Coffs Harbour can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Byron Bay.
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Byron Bay — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Byron Walking Track, enjoy the sea views from Cape Byron Lighthouse, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally take some stellar pictures from Broken Head Nature Reserve.
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Getting from Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.
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Getting from Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.
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Brisbane — 4 nights
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Australia's New World City
When in Brisbane, make a side trip to see Brisbane Whale Watching in Redcliffe, approximately Redcliffe away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, try out the rides at Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, explore the world behind art at Gallery of Modern Art, and contemplate the waterfront views at The Brisbane River.
For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Brisbane online vacation planner.
You can drive from Byron Bay to Brisbane in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Brisbane are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Noosa.
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For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Brisbane online vacation planner.
You can drive from Byron Bay to Brisbane in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Brisbane are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Noosa.
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Noosa — 3 nights
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Spend the 8th (Tue) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. And it doesn't end there: indulge in some personalized pampering at Essential Bodywork, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Noosa River, and stop by Watermelon Red.
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You can drive from Brisbane to Noosa in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Maleny.
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You can drive from Brisbane to Noosa in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Maleny.
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Maleny — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, experience rural life at Maleny Dairies, then take in the exciting artwork at Montville Art Gallery, and finally take some stellar pictures from Gerrards Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Mooloolaba Beach, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take in the exciting artwork at Atrium Gallery at Buderim Craft Cottage, and finally take some stellar pictures from Dulong Lookout ( Kanyana Park ).
To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Maleny trip builder app.
Traveling by car from Noosa to Maleny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Gold Coast.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Maleny trip builder app.
Traveling by car from Noosa to Maleny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Gold Coast.
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Mooloolaba, Dulong Lookout ( Kanyana Park ), Montville Art Gallery, Atrium Gallery at Buderim Craft Cottage
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Gold Coast — 3 nights
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Gold Coast is known for theme parks, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Sea World Theme Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, browse the exhibits of Anthea Polson Art, and buy something for everyone on your list at Robina Town Centre.
To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gold Coast online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Maleny to Gold Coast in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Yamba.
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To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gold Coast online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Maleny to Gold Coast in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Yamba.
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Yamba — 2 nights
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On the 16th (Wed), enjoy the sand and surf at Main Beach Yamba, stroll through Pippi Beach, then see the interesting displays at Yamba Museum, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Clarence Distillery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Yamba Fudge, indulge in some personalized pampering at Yamba Remedial Massage, then visit a coastal fixture at Clarence River Lighthouse, then enjoy the sand and surf at Spooky Beach, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Angourie Blue Pool.
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You can drive from Gold Coast to Yamba in 3 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Gold Coast in August since evenings lows in Yamba dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Port Macquarie.
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You can drive from Gold Coast to Yamba in 3 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Gold Coast in August since evenings lows in Yamba dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Port Macquarie.
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Port Macquarie — 1 night
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On the 18th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Koala Hospital and then trek along Coastal walk.
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You can drive from Yamba to Port Macquarie in 3 hours. When traveling from Yamba in August, plan for little chillier days in Port Macquarie, with highs around 14°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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You can drive from Yamba to Port Macquarie in 3 hours. When traveling from Yamba in August, plan for little chillier days in Port Macquarie, with highs around 14°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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