21 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Australia holiday planner
Start: Brisbane
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Gold Coast
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Pokolbin
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Sydney
— 4 nights
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Melbourne
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Darwin
— 5 nights
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Cairns
— 5 nights
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Gold Coast — 4 nights
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A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.Visit Burleigh Heads Beach and Kurrawa Beach for some beach relaxation. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cape Byron Walking Track and Kirra Beach. Take a break from Gold Coast with a short trip to Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah, about 54 minutes away. Spend the 20th (Tue) exploring nature at Springbrook National Park. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Coolangatta Beach, don't miss a visit to Snapper Rocks, explore the striking landscape of Burleigh Head National Park, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tamborine Mountain.
To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Gold Coast attractions planner.
Brisbane to Gold Coast is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Pokolbin.
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Pokolbin — 1 night
With its first vineyards established in the mid 19th century, wine tourism in Pokolbin remains a major draw.Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): indulge in some personalized pampering at Bhutra Thai Massage & Thai Spa, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Pokolbin route planner.
Fly from Gold Coast to Pokolbin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In June, Pokolbin is a bit cooler than Gold Coast - with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sydney.
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Sydney — 4 nights
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The Harbour City
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.Bring the kids along to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Sydney Opera House. Take a break from the city and head to Watsons Bay and Manly Beach. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of The Rocks, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, and stroll through Bondi to Coogee Walk.
To see maps and other tourist information, refer to the Sydney holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Pokolbin to Sydney takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 1 night
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Australia's Garden City
The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, indulge in some personalized pampering at Elite Male Massage, and then explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria.
To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Melbourne route site.
You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sydney in June; daily highs in Melbourne reach 16°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can fly to Darwin.
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Darwin — 5 nights
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Outback Capital of the Northern Territory
The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia.Kids will appreciate attractions like Crocosaurus Cove and Fishing Charters & Tours. Discover out-of-the-way places like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Darwin Aviation Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Darwin side-trips: Litchfield National Park (Magnetic Termite Mounds & Wangi Falls) and Territory Wildlife Park (in Berry Springs). The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Berry Springs Nature Park, see the interesting displays at Defence of Darwin Experience, admire the natural beauty at George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, and make a splash at Darwin Waterfront.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Darwin day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Darwin takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time is minus 0.5 hours. In June, Darwin is much warmer than Melbourne - with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Cairns.
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Cairns — 5 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.Discover out-of-the-way places like Mossman Gorge Centre and Palm Cove Beach. Family-friendly places like Safaris and Trinity Beach will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Spas (in Palm Cove), Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas (in Port Douglas) and Kuranda (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary & Birdworld Kuranda). Spend the 7th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips, learn about all things military at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, see Off-Road Tours, and stroll through Esplanade Boardwalk.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Cairns vacation builder app.
Fly from Darwin to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Darwin to Cairns. Traveling from Darwin in July, expect nights in Cairns to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Australia travel guide
Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
Cessnock travel guide
Located adjacent to Australia’s oldest wine region, Cessnock takes a more down-to-earth approach than the tourist haven of Lower Hunter. The humble environs and people of Cessnock may prove a nice alternative to staying in the region's epicenter. And don't worry, you won't miss a beat: basing your holiday in Cessnock gives you more affordable options with plenty of amenities, plus easy access to all of the wine-tasting and guided tours that places like Pokolbin offer. Note that the only real way of accessing Lower Hunter is by car, but car rentals within Cessnock are available. Be sure to take advantage of the great selection of budget-friendly restaurants located in the center.
