22 days in Australia Itinerary

Spend the 23rd (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, identify plant and animal life at Opal Reef, stop by Coffee Works Port Douglas, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

For more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Port Douglas online road trip planner.

London, UK to Port Douglas is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 10 hours. Traveling from London in March, expect Port Douglas to be warmer, temps between 36°C and 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cairns.

Spend the 26th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 27th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and explore the world behind art at Samurai Gallery Australia.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Cairns tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Port Douglas to Cairns takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Cairns can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to fly to Byron Bay.

Byron Bay is known for adventure, historic sites, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: have unforgettable encounters with Sundive Byron Bay, stop by The Byron Bay Book Exchange, take some stellar pictures from Broken Head Nature Reserve, and hike along Cape Byron Walking Track.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Byron Bay trip website.

Getting from Cairns to Byron Bay by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cairns in March, things will get slightly colder in Byron Bay: highs are around 32°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Sydney.

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see a show at Sydney Opera House, take a stroll through The Rocks, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi Beach, and snap pictures at Sydney Harbour Bridge.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Sydney trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Byron Bay to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March in Sydney, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Dedicate the 6th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, and walk around Fitzroy Gardens.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Melbourne tour builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, Melbourne is slightly colder than Sydney - with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.