21 days in Australia Itinerary

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Melbourne Museum and Old Melbourne Gaol. You'll explore and learn at Sovereign Hill and Immigration Museum. When in Melbourne, make a side trip to see Ballarat Chocolate Shoppe in Ballarat, approximately Ballarat away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Scienceworks, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Chinese Australian History, take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck, and kick back and relax at St. Kilda Beach.

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Kathmandu, Nepal to Melbourne is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 4.2 hours traveling from Kathmandu to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kathmandu in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Melbourne: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can fly to Adelaide.

Visit Heysen The Cedars and North Terrace for their historical value. Shop till you drop at Adelaide Central Market and Unique Opal Mine Pty Ltd. When in Adelaide, make a side trip to see National Motor Museum in Birdwood, approximately Birdwood away. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Migration Museum, learn more about the world around you at South Australian Museum, admire the masterpieces at Art Gallery of South Australia, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Parade Norwood.

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Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Adelaide takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Melbourne to Adelaide. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Cairns.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Daintree Discovery Centre and Daintree Entomological museum. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairns: Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery (in Mossman), Peter Jarver Gallery (in Kuranda) and Safaris (in Port Douglas). There's more to do: learn about all things military at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and enjoy the sand and surf at Trinity Beach.

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You can fly from Adelaide to Cairns in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Adelaide to Cairns, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Adelaide in December, expect Cairns to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can fly to Brisbane.

Shop till you drop at The Shed @ Forest Glen and State Library Of Queensland. Get a sense of the local culture at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Caloundra Regional Art Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from Brisbane: Mooloolaba Beach (in Mooloolaba) and Fishermans Road Market (in Diddillibah). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, explore the world behind art at Gallery of Modern Art, and see the interesting displays at Opal Museum.

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Fly from Cairns to Brisbane in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Cairns in December: high temperatures in Brisbane hover around 32°C and lows are around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Sydney.

Visit The Rocks and Justice & Police Museum for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Bondi Beach and Birdwood Gully Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sydney: Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (in Faulconbridge) and Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum (in Valley Heights). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Sydney Opera House, hunt for treasures at Sydney Fish Market, examine the collection at Australian National Maritime Museum, and steep yourself in history at The Rocks Discovery Museum.

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You can fly from Brisbane to Sydney in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Sydney, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.