18 days in Australia Itinerary

Attractions like Werribee Open Range Zoo and Brighton Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Explore South Yarra's surroundings by going to Werribee (Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee River Park, &more) and Melbourne Cable Park (in Bangholme).

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the South Yarra road trip app.

Melbourne to South Yarra is an approximately half hour car ride. In December, daytime highs in South Yarra are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Kyogle.

Kyogle is a town in the Northern Rivers region of northern New South Wales, Australia. On the 23rd (Fri), stroll through Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery, then view the masterpieces at Jambama Arts Gallery, and then cruise along Lions Road. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Mount Warning Summit Trail, then contemplate the geological forces at Mount Warning, and then don't miss a visit to Tyalgum Community Hall.

To find where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Kyogle trip builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from South Yarra to Kyogle. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from South Yarra in December: high temperatures in Kyogle hover around 35°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Bellingen.

Bellingen is a small town on Waterfall Way on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional de Dorrigo. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Dangar Falls, explore the activities along Urunga Wetlands Boardwalk, then take in the waterfront at Urunga Boardwalk, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Theblackhole.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Bellingen online sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kyogle to Bellingen. When traveling from Kyogle in December, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Bellingen: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Forster.

Forster is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 308km north-north-east of Sydney. Kids will enjoy Koala Hospital and Seal Rocks. Explore Forster's surroundings by going to Vickers Fudge Factory (in Kings Creek) and Port Macquarie (Tacking Point Lighthouse, Shelly Beach, &more). There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with Amaroo Cruises, enjoy the sand and surf at Seven Mile Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Elizabeth Beach, and take some stellar pictures from Bennetts Head Lookout.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Forster online journey maker.

You can drive from Bellingen to Forster in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Wollongong.

Wollongong, informally referred to as "The Gong", is a seaside city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Jamberoo Action Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Wollongong: Kiama Blowhole (in Kiama), Appleshack at Glenbernie Orchard (in Darkes Forest) and Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (in Blacktown). The adventure continues: take some stellar pictures from The Three Sisters, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Symbio Wildlife Park, explore and take pictures at Grand Pacific Drive - Sydney to Wollongong and Beyond, and take in nature's colorful creations at Everglades House & Gardens.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Wollongong trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from Forster to Wollongong takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Wollongong, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can fly to Albury.

Albury, a major regional city in New South Wales, Australia, is located on the Hume Highway and the northern side of the Murray River. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): walk around Noreuil Park, then admire the natural beauty at Albury Botanic Garden, and then grab your bike and head to Murray River Trail.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Albury attractions planner.

You can fly from Wollongong to Albury in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Albury are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.