21 days in Australia Itinerary

Appreciate the collections at Melbourne Museum and Immigration Museum. Sovereign Hill and Old Treasury Building are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with a short trip to Wild Trout Downunde Gordon Hat Shoppe in Gordon (about 1h 20 min away). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Scienceworks, tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Kilda Beach, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, and admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Kathmandu, Nepal to Melbourne is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kathmandu to Melbourne is 4.2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Kathmandu in December, with highs in Melbourne at 30°C and lows at 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Adelaide.

You'll explore and learn at Migration Museum and South Australian Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Art Gallery of South Australia and Kies Family Wines. Go for a jaunt from Adelaide to Birdwood to see National Motor Museum about 56 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Heysen The Cedars, admire the masterpieces at Carrick Hill, browse the different shops at Adelaide Arcade, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Adelaide Central Market.

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You can fly from Melbourne to Adelaide in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Adelaide is minus 0.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Adelaide are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Cairns.

Get some cultural insight at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery. Step out of the city life by going to Scuba & Snorkeling and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Venture out of the city with trips to Our Animals Our Earth (in Kuranda) and Safaris (in Port Douglas). There's more to do: kick back and relax at Trinity Beach.

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Fly from Adelaide to Cairns in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Cairns due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Adelaide in December, expect Cairns to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to fly to Brisbane.

For shopping fun, head to Ben Messina Landscapes Gallery or Lost Treasure Shop. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Montville Art Gallery. Get out of town with these interesting Brisbane side-trips: Tina Cooper Gallery (in Montville), Tina Cooper Gallery (in Eumundi) and Fishermans Road Market (in Diddillibah). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, examine the collection at Opal Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Mooloolaba Beach, and take in the exciting artwork at State Library Of Queensland.

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You can fly from Cairns to Brisbane in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cairns in December: high temperatures in Brisbane hover around 32°C and lows are around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.

For shopping fun, head to ATTY Gallery or Brett Whiteley Studio. Visit The Rocks and The Rocks Discovery Museum for their historical value. There's still lots to do: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, see the sky in a new way at Sydney Observatory, browse the eclectic array of goods at Sydney Fish Market, and hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk.

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Getting from Brisbane to Sydney by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sydney are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.