18 days in Australia Itinerary

A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere.

On the 23rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Parliament of Australia and then get a sense of history and politics at High Court of Australia.

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Melbourne to Canberra is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 14°C. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Rocks and Queen Victoria Building. Step out of the city life by going to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Blues Point Reserve. There's still lots to do: take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Canberra to Sydney takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Canberra in December since evenings lows in Sydney dip to 21°C. You'll set off for Wentworth Falls on the 27th (Tue).

Wentworth Falls is a town in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, situated approximately west of the Sydney central business district, and about east of Katoomba, Australia on the Great Western Highway, with a Wentworth Falls railway station on the Main Western line. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Falls Gallery and Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Scenic World Blue Mountains and Yarramundi Reseve. There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Wentworth Falls Lookout, examine the collection at Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, admire the natural beauty at Everglades House & Gardens, and stroll through Horseshoe Falls Walk.

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Drive from Sydney to Wentworth Falls in 1.5 hours. December in Wentworth Falls sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Sydney.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Australian National Maritime Museum and Art Gallery of New South Wales. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Manly Beach and Shelly Beach. Explore Sydney further: hunt for treasures at Sydney Fish Market, look for all kinds of wild species at Dive Centre Manly, admire all the interesting features of Chinese Garden of Friendship, and browse the exhibits of The Rocks Discovery Museum.

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Traveling by car from Wentworth Falls to Sydney takes 1.5 hours. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Mon) before leaving for Batemans Bay.

A happy mix of seaside village and cosmopolitan town, Batemans Bay has an easy and relaxed charm that reminds you life is to be enjoyed.

Take a break from the city and head to Tomakin Beach and Mollymook Beach. Family-friendly places like Narrawallee Beach and Pebbly Beach will thrill your kids. Step out of Batemans Bay with an excursion to Bendalong Beach in Bendalong--about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Mogo Wildlife Park and stroll through Barlings Beach.

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Traveling by car from Sydney to Batemans Bay takes 4 hours. Traveling from Sydney in January, expect a bit cooler with lows of 19°C in Batemans Bay. On the 5th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Merimbula.

Step out of the city life by going to Tathra Beach and Potoroo Palace. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at South East Centre for Contemporary Art and Killer Whale Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Merimbula: Blue Pool (in Bermagui) and Ben Boyd Tower (in Eden).

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You can drive from Batemans Bay to Merimbula in 2.5 hours. When traveling from Batemans Bay in January, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Merimbula: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 18°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.