24 days in Australia Itinerary

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Perth
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Melbourne
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Sydney
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Brisbane
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Cairns
— 3 nights
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Port Douglas
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Perth — 2 nights

City of Light

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): steep yourself in history at The Perth Mint, then look for gifts at Outback Red, then contemplate the long history of Fremantle Prison, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Cottesloe Beach. On your second day here, have fun at The Nostalgia Box Museum and then look for all kinds of wild species at Caversham Wildlife Park.

For photos and tourist information, read Perth travel route planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Perth is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Dubai to Perth due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Dubai in March since evenings lows in Perth dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 5 nights

Australia's Garden City

Head to Melbourne Central and Collins St/Swanston Stfor plenty of shopping. Get outdoors at Sea All Dolphin Swims and St. Kilda Beach. Dedicate the 8th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, admire the striking features of Royal Exhibition Building, don't miss a visit to Flinders Street Station, and browse the exhibits of Pumpkin Lane Art Gallery.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Melbourne visit planning app.

You can fly from Perth to Melbourne in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Perth to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Perth in March, with highs in Melbourne at 30°C and lows at 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.
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Sydney — 4 nights

The Harbour City

Get some cultural insight at Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. There's much more to do: wander the streets of The Rocks, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, enjoy the sand and surf at Clovelly Beach, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Sydney Fish Market.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sydney tour planner.

You can fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Sydney when traveling from Melbourne in March, with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly to Brisbane.
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Brisbane — 3 nights

Australia's New World City

Let the collections at Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art capture your imagination. Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Opal Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brisbane: Robina Town Centre (in Robina), Pacific Fair Shopping Centre (in Broadbeach) and Surfers Paradise Beach (in Surfers Paradise). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel), and look for gifts at Noosa Chocolate Factory.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Brisbane journey maker app.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Brisbane takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Cairns.
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Cairns — 3 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Trinity Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Scuba & Snorkeling and Nature & Wildlife Tours. There's more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas and look for gifts at Pure Synergie Skin Store.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Cairns vacation planner.

Getting from Brisbane to Cairns by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Cairns when traveling from Brisbane in March, with lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Port Douglas.
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Port Douglas — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Keep things going the next day: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then get a new perspective on nature at Daintree Entomological museum, and then take in the pleasant sights at Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Port Douglas trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Cairns to Port Douglas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In March in Port Douglas, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — 4 nights

Get outdoors at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and Lungkata Walk. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Uluru and Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole, trek along Kuniya Walk, tour the pleasant surroundings at Uluru Hiking Path, and take in the pleasant sights at Mala Walk.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park vacation planner.

Getting from Port Douglas to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Port Douglas to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Port Douglas in March: highs in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.
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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.
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