22 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Australia trip itinerary builder
Start: Newcastle
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Merriwa
— 2 nights
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Gunnedah
— 1 night
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Tamworth
— 4 nights
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Tenterfield
— 1 night
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Toowoomba
— 2 nights
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Maroochydore
— 3 nights
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Ipswich
— 2 nights
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Kooralbyn
— 1 night
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Kyogle
— 2 nights
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Woolgoolga
— 1 night
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Port Macquarie
— 2 nights
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End: Brooklyn
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Merriwa — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): look for gifts at Two Rivers Wines. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Merriwa Silo Art.
To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Merriwa trip itinerary builder site.
Newcastle to Merriwa is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Newcastle in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Merriwa, with lows of 17°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Gunnedah.
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To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Merriwa trip itinerary builder site.
Newcastle to Merriwa is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Newcastle in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Merriwa, with lows of 17°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Gunnedah.
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Gunnedah — 1 night
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Gunnedah day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Merriwa to Gunnedah takes 2.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Gunnedah are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Tamworth.
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Traveling by car from Merriwa to Gunnedah takes 2.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Gunnedah are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Tamworth.
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Tamworth — 4 nights
You've now added Thunderbolts Rocks to your itinerary.
For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tamworth sightseeing tool.
You can drive from Gunnedah to Tamworth in an hour. Another option is to drive. In March, daily temperatures in Tamworth can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Wed) before leaving for Tenterfield.
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For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tamworth sightseeing tool.
You can drive from Gunnedah to Tamworth in an hour. Another option is to drive. In March, daily temperatures in Tamworth can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Wed) before leaving for Tenterfield.
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Tenterfield — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve and then get engrossed in the history at Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts Museum.
For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Tenterfield trip planner.
Drive from Tamworth to Tenterfield in 3.5 hours. On the 16th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Toowoomba.
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For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Tenterfield trip planner.
Drive from Tamworth to Tenterfield in 3.5 hours. On the 16th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Toowoomba.
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Toowoomba — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St Luke's Anglican Church and then stroll around Queens Park Botanic Gardens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: walk around Laurel Bank Park, see the interesting displays at Cobb+Co Museum, and then make a trip to Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Toowoomba sightseeing planner.
Drive from Tenterfield to Toowoomba in 2.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Maroochydore.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Toowoomba sightseeing planner.
Drive from Tenterfield to Toowoomba in 2.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Maroochydore.
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Maroochydore — 3 nights

Maroochydore is known for shopping, beaches, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Mooloolaba Beach, hunt for treasures at Fishermans Road Market, don't miss a visit to Chambers Island, and let little ones run wild at Maroochydore Rotary Park.
To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Maroochydore travel route site.
You can drive from Toowoomba to Maroochydore in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Toowoomba in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Maroochydore, with lows of 23°C. You will leave for Ipswich on the 21st (Tue).
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To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Maroochydore travel route site.
You can drive from Toowoomba to Maroochydore in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Toowoomba in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Maroochydore, with lows of 23°C. You will leave for Ipswich on the 21st (Tue).
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Ipswich — 2 nights

On the 21st (Tue), walk around Queens Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): trek along Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre and then stroll around Springwood Conservation Park.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Ipswich attractions planner.
Drive from Maroochydore to Ipswich in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Ipswich are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. On the 23rd (Thu), you're off to Kooralbyn.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Ipswich attractions planner.
Drive from Maroochydore to Ipswich in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Ipswich are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. On the 23rd (Thu), you're off to Kooralbyn.
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Kooralbyn — 1 night

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Kooralbyn tour itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Ipswich to Kooralbyn with the Route module. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. On the 24th (Fri), you'll travel to Kyogle.
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Explore your travel options from Ipswich to Kooralbyn with the Route module. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. On the 24th (Fri), you'll travel to Kyogle.
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Kyogle — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Warning. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of The Channon Gallery and then hunt for treasures at The Channon Craft Market.
To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kyogle trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kooralbyn to Kyogle. In March in Kyogle, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Woolgoolga.
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To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kyogle trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kooralbyn to Kyogle. In March in Kyogle, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Woolgoolga.
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Woolgoolga — 1 night
On the 26th (Sun), kick back and relax at Emerald Beach and then delve into the lush surroundings at Wedding Bells State Forest.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Woolgoolga itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kyogle to Woolgoolga. When traveling from Kyogle in March, plan for little chillier days in Woolgoolga, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. On the 27th (Mon), you'll travel to Port Macquarie.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Woolgoolga itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kyogle to Woolgoolga. When traveling from Kyogle in March, plan for little chillier days in Woolgoolga, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. On the 27th (Mon), you'll travel to Port Macquarie.
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Port Macquarie — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): make a trip to Breakwall Waking Path and then hike along Coastal walk. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Ricardoes Tomatoes and U-Pick Strawberry Farm and then identify plant and animal life at Koala Hospital.
To see reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Macquarie travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Woolgoolga to Port Macquarie takes 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Woolgoolga in March: highs in Port Macquarie hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 29th (Wed) before leaving for home.
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To see reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Macquarie travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Woolgoolga to Port Macquarie takes 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Woolgoolga in March: highs in Port Macquarie hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 29th (Wed) before leaving for home.
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