25 days in Australia Itinerary

We've included these beaches for you: Eastern Beach Reserve and Brighton Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Cooks' Cottage. Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: Ballarat (Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree, &more), Frankston Beach (in Frankston) and Bells Beach (in Torquay). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, wander the streets of Degraves Street, explore the world behind art at ArtVo, and contemplate the long history of St Paul's Cathedral.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip planner.

Bristol, UK to Melbourne is an approximately 26.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly. Traveling from Bristol to Melbourne, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, daily temperatures in Melbourne can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Ventnor.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Point Leo Point, explore the striking landscape at Pyramid Rock, then enjoy the sand and surf at Berrys Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Kitty Miller Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Somers Beach, admire the engineering at Bittern Reservoir, and then do a tasting at Quealy Winemakers.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ventnor trip site.

Traveling by car from Melbourne to Ventnor takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Leura.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Everglades House & Gardens, get great views at Gordon Falls Lookout, then see the interesting displays at Leuralla, and finally hike along Grand Canyon track. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Bonaventure's Church, browse the different shops at Leura Mall, identify plant and animal life at Katoomba Cascades, then hike along Prince Henry Cliff Walk, and finally make a trip to Sublime Point Lookout.

For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Leura trip planning site.

Drive from Ventnor to Leura in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Ventnor in October, you will find days in Leura are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sydney.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Balmoral Beach, Mosman and Speed Boats Tours. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sydney Opera House and Customs House. Go for a jaunt from Sydney to Manly to see Shelly Beach about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Tamarama Beach, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, kick back and relax at Clovelly Beach, and hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk.

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Traveling by car from Leura to Sydney takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sydney when traveling from Leura in October, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Gold Coast.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): browse the different shops at Robina Town Centre, then stroll through Kirra Beach, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Burleigh Head National Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Kurrawa Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Currumbin Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Tugun Beach, then identify plant and animal life at David Fleay Wildlife Park, and finally play a few rounds at Surfers Paradise Golf Club.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Gold Coast sightseeing planner.

Do a combination of flight and train from Sydney to Gold Coast in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Cairns.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, then learn about all things military at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Crystal Cascades. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Tue): stop by Annie's at the Beach, then kick back and relax at Ellis Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Yorkeys Knob Beach, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Monica's Cathedral.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Cairns day trip planning website.

Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Gold Coast to Cairns in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Gold Coast in November, things will get a bit warmer in Cairns: highs are around 36°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Daintree.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): engage your brain at Daintree Discovery Centre, then enjoy the sand and surf at Cow Bay Beach, and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary and then explore the striking landscape of Daintree National Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Daintree visit planner.

You can drive from Cairns to Daintree in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in November, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Port Douglas.

Step off the beaten path and head to Mossman Gorge Centre and Horseback Riding Tours. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Opal Reef. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Four Mile Beach, get engrossed in the history at Port Douglas Court House Museum, look for gifts at Moonglow Jewellery, and learn about winemaking at Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas online trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Daintree to Port Douglas in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Port Douglas, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.