23 days in Australia Itinerary

Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Coffs Harbour is one of the larger cities in New South Wales.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): find something for the whole family at Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, then take some stellar pictures from Forest Sky Pier, and then make a trip to The Clog Barn.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Coffs Harbour road trip planner.

Brisbane to Coffs Harbour is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Sydney.

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.

Sydney is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi Beach, go for a walk through The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk, hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk, and wander the streets of The Rocks.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Sydney journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Coffs Harbour to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Sydney, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to drive to Batemans Bay.

A happy mix of seaside village and cosmopolitan town, Batemans Bay has an easy and relaxed charm that reminds you life is to be enjoyed.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Batemans Bay day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Sydney to Batemans Bay takes 4 hours. Traveling from Sydney in September, Batemans Bay is a bit cooler at night with lows of 9°C. You will leave for Jindabyne on the 27th (Wed).

Jindabyne is a town in south-east New South Wales, Australia that overlooks Lake Jindabyne near the Snowy Mountains, in Snowy Monaro Regional Council. Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): browse the different shops at Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then explore the activities along Lake Jindabyne, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Jindabyne Brewing.

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You can drive from Batemans Bay to Jindabyne in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Batemans Bay in September, expect Jindabyne to be little chillier, temps between 15°C and 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can go by car to Buchan.

Buchan is a town in the east Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): Head underground at Buchan Caves.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Buchan planning app.

Drive from Jindabyne to Buchan in 3 hours. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Golden Beach.

Golden Beach is a small settlement situated on the Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland Victoria. On the 29th (Fri), delve into the distant past at Trinculo Shipwreck, then look for all kinds of wild species at Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, and then kick back and relax at Ninety Mile Beach.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Golden Beach trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Buchan to Golden Beach takes 2.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Golden Beach are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and then admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens. On the 1st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, and then take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Melbourne sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Golden Beach to Melbourne takes 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Cape Otway.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): enjoy the sea views from Cape Otway Lightstation, get great views at Cape Otway Light Station Lookout, then admire the sheer force of Little Aire Falls, and finally go for a walk through Castle Cove.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Cape Otway trip planning website.

You can drive from Melbourne to Cape Otway in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles, then look for all kinds of wild species at Loch Ard Gorge, then make a trip to The Grotto, and finally explore the striking landscape at London Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Port Campbell National Park.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Port Campbell trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cape Otway to Port Campbell in 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Cape Bridgewater.

Cape Bridgewater is a locality in the Australian state of Victoria located on the western shore of Bridgewater Bay about south-west of Portland and about west of Melbourne.The area was settled in the 1860s by the Henty family who had settled nearby Portland, and a post office opened in 1863 (closed 1968) though known as Bridgewater Lower for some years.Both Cape Bridgewater and Bridgewater Bay were named by named after the Duke of Bridgewater (1756-1829), by Lieutenant James Grant sailing on the Lady Nelson on 4 December 1800.Cape Bridgewater includes the following protected areas within its boundaries - the Discovery Bay Coastal Park and the Mount Richmond National Park.Cape Bridgewater is home to a colony of up to 650 fur seals and has the highest coastal cliff in Victoria. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Shelly Beach, make a trip to Cape Bridgewater Seal Walk, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Petrified Forest and Blowholes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the lush surroundings at Enchanted Forest, then make a trip to Cape Bridgewater Wind Farm, and then Head underground at Tarragal Caves.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Cape Bridgewater trip itinerary website.

Drive from Port Campbell to Cape Bridgewater in 2.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Port Campbell to Cape Bridgewater is minus 0.5 hours. In October in Cape Bridgewater, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hamilton.

Hamilton is a large town in south-western Victoria, Australia, at the intersection of the Glenelg Highway and the Henty Highway. Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Nerissa Major's Art Studio, admire the sheer force of Wannon Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Nigretta Falls, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Hamilton Botanic Gardens.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Hamilton travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Cape Bridgewater to Hamilton takes 1.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Cape Bridgewater to Hamilton. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can go by car to Halls Gap.

Halls Gap serves as a home base for visiting Grampians National Park.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sun): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Halls Gap Zoo, hike along The Pinnacle, and then get great views at Reed Lookout.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Halls Gap road trip app.

Drive from Hamilton to Halls Gap in 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bendigo.

The architect Vahland had designs to make Bendigo a "Vienna of the south" by encouraging European artisans to immigrate to the city.

On the 9th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Golden Dragon Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Weeroona, then examine the collection at Bendigo Pottery, and finally contemplate the long history of Eaglehawk Log Lock Up. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Rosalind Park, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Central Deborah Gold Mine, then admire the masterpieces at Bendigo Art Gallery, then admire the natural beauty at Conservatory Gardens, and finally ponder the design of Alexandra Fountain.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bendigo road trip planning app.

Drive from Halls Gap to Bendigo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Mount Buffalo National Park.

On the 11th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Mount Buffalo National Park.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Mount Buffalo National Park trip website.

Traveling by car from Bendigo to Mount Buffalo National Park takes 4 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Mount Buffalo National Park can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel to Wagga Wagga.

The town of Wagga Wagga has an abnormally high percentage of athletic success.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): make a trip to National Art Glass Gallery, then take in nature's colorful creations at Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, and then explore the activities along Lake Albert.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Wagga Wagga road trip tool.

Explore your travel options from Mount Buffalo National Park to Wagga Wagga with the Route module. In October, daily temperatures in Wagga Wagga can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel to Mumbil.

Mumbil is a town in the east of central New South Wales, Australia. Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Lake Burrendong State Park, then push the limits with an extreme tour, and then admire the natural beauty at Burrendong Arboretum.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Mumbil driving holiday planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Wagga Wagga to Mumbil. October in Mumbil sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Tamworth.

Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Tamworth trip itinerary maker site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mumbil to Tamworth. In October, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You'll set off for Toowoomba on the 13th (Fri).

Toowoomba is a city in the Darling Downs region in the Australian state of Queensland. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Cobb+Co Museum, walk around Queens Park Botanic Gardens, and then don't miss a visit to Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sun): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Gardens USQ QLD, then learn about all things military at Milne Bay Military Museum, and finally stroll around Laurel Bank Park.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Toowoomba trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Tamworth to Toowoomba by combination of flight and bus takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.