25 days in Australia Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as St Paul's Cathedral and Bells Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at ArtVo and Degraves Street. Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: Ballarat (Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree, &more), Eastern Beach Reserve (in Geelong) and Frankston Beach (in Frankston). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, steep yourself in history at St. Patrick's Cathedral, enjoy the sand and surf at Brighton Beach, and admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Melbourne trip itinerary planning app.

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 April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Ventnor.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Point Leo Point, take in the dramatic natural features at Pyramid Rock, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Berrys Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Kitty Miller Bay. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Somers Beach, then see human ingenuity at work at Bittern Reservoir, and then do a tasting at Quealy Winemakers.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Ventnor trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Melbourne to Ventnor in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Leura.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Everglades House & Gardens, take in the pleasant sights at Gordon Falls Lookout, then see the interesting displays at Leuralla, and finally hike along Grand Canyon track. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Bonaventure's Church, buy something for everyone on your list at Leura Mall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Katoomba Cascades, then hike along Prince Henry Cliff Walk, and finally make a trip to Sublime Point Lookout.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Leura tour planner.

You can drive from Ventnor to Leura in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Ventnor in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Leura: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Sydney.

Visiting Balmoral Beach, Mosman and Tamarama Beach will get you outdoors. Relax by the water at Bondi Beach and Bronte Beach. Step out of Sydney to go to Manly and see Shelly Beach, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, wander the streets of Darling Harbour, get to know the fascinating history of The Rocks, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

For ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Sydney trip planner.

Traveling by car from Leura to Sydney takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Sydney are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Gold Coast.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): buy something for everyone on your list at Robina Town Centre, enjoy the sand and surf at Kirra Beach, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Burleigh Head National Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Kurrawa Beach. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Currumbin Beach, then kick back and relax at Tugun Beach, then look for all kinds of wild species at David Fleay Wildlife Park, and finally tee off at Surfers Paradise Golf Club.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Gold Coast trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Sydney to Gold Coast takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. April in Gold Coast sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Cairns.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take the plunge with a skydiving experience, then brush up on your military savvy at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Crystal Cascades. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Annie's at the Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings 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 maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Cairns road trip website.

You can 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. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Gold Coast in April; daily highs in Cairns reach 34°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Daintree.

On the 24th (Mon), engage your brain at Daintree Discovery Centre, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cow Bay Beach, and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Daintree National Park.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Daintree day trip planner.

Getting from Cairns to Daintree by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Daintree can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Port Douglas.

Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Horseback Riding Tours. Explore hidden gems such as Mossman Gorge Centre and Four Mile Beach. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Opal Reef, look for gifts at Moonglow Jewellery, view the masterpieces at Ngarru Gallery, and don't miss a visit to St Mary’s by The Sea chapel.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Port Douglas trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Daintree to Port Douglas takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Port Douglas sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.