26 days in Australia Itinerary

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Sydney
— 5 nights
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Newcastle
— 5 nights
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Port Macquarie
— 5 nights
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Coffs Harbour
— 5 nights
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Brisbane
— 1 day
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Gold Coast
— 5 nights
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Sydney — 5 nights

The Harbour City

Your list of things to see and do now includes The Rocks Walking Tours, Bondi to Coogee Walk, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, and other attractions. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, admire the landmark architecture of Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck, and take in the pleasant sights at The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk.

To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Sydney travel site.

Dunedin, New Zealand to Sydney is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dunedin to Sydney. In June, daily temperatures in Sydney can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Newcastle.
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Newcastle — 5 nights

Your list of things to see and do now includes King Edward Park, Newcastle Ocean Baths, Nobbys Head, and other attractions. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Horseshoe Beach and Newcastle Beach.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Newcastle vacation planner.

Traveling by train from Sydney to Newcastle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Port Macquarie.
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Port Macquarie — 5 nights

You've added Port Macquarie Museum, Tacking Point Lighthouse, Glasshouse Port Macquarie, and other attractions to your itinerary. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at North Haven Beach and Shelly Beach. Head to Flynns Book Cafe and Port Central Shopping Centrefor some retail therapy. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Breakwall Waking Path, stroll around Mrs York's Garden, enjoy some diversion at Livvi’s Place Playground, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Port Macquarie attractions website.

You can drive from Newcastle to Port Macquarie in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. When traveling from Newcastle in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Port Macquarie: temperatures range from 15°C by day to 12°C at night. On the 18th (Tue), you're off to Coffs Harbour.
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Coffs Harbour — 5 nights

Your list of things to see and do now includes Forest Sky Pier, The Clog Barn, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, and other attractions. Shop till you drop at Willy Wagtail Homewares and Twilight Food Market - Coffs Harbour. We've also included these beaches for you: Solitary Islands Coastal Walk and Park Beach. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, relax and rejuvenate at Springloaded, browse the different shops at Coffs Central Shopping Centre, and stroll around Bruxner Park Flora Reserve.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Coffs Harbour day trip planning app.

You can drive from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Port Macquarie, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Coffs Harbour, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Brisbane.
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Brisbane — 1 day

Australia's New World City

Your day by day itinerary now includes Queensland Museum & Sciencentre as well as Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): see the interesting displays at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and then don't miss a visit to Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Brisbane trip planner.

Fly from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast — 5 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Whales In Paradise and Burleigh Head National Park. Relax by the water at Kurrawa Beach and Greenmount Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah) and Fingal Head Lighthouse (in Fingal Head). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Kirra Beach, stroll through Currumbin Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Anglican Church, and head outdoors with Queensland Luxury Car Rentals.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Gold Coast tour planner.

Traveling by car from Brisbane to Gold Coast takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Gold Coast sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. You will leave for home on the 28th (Fri).
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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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