27 days in Australia Itinerary

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Glenrowan
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Port Campbell
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Geelong
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Devonport
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Eaglehawk Neck
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Port Arthur
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Hobart
— 2 nights
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Kettering
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Bruny Island
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Kettering
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Dover
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Coles Bay
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St Helens
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Launceston
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Derwent Bridge
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Strahan
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
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Devonport
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Geelong
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Gundagai
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Glenrowan — 1 night

Glenrowan is a small town located in the Wangaratta local government area of Victoria, Australia. Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): do a tasting at King River Estate Wines, then stop by Milawa Cheese Company, then learn about winemaking at Brown Brothers Winery, and finally stroll the grounds of Greta Cemetery.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Glenrowan trip itinerary app.

Budgewoi to Glenrowan is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Budgewoi in November since evenings lows in Glenrowan dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Port Campbell.
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Port Campbell — 1 night

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles, identify plant and animal life at Loch Ard Gorge, and then make a trip to The Grotto.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Campbell itinerary maker site.

Getting from Glenrowan to Port Campbell by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to Geelong.
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Geelong

Geelong is a port city located on Corio Bay and the Barwon River, in the state of Victoria, Australia, 75km south-west of the state capital, Melbourne. On the 9th (Thu), cruise along The Great Ocean Road.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Geelong visit site.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Geelong takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In November in Geelong, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Devonport.
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Devonport — 2 nights

Looking out across the Bass Strait towards Melbourne, Devonport stands out against a backdrop of rolling hills, pastures, and coastal bluffs.
On the 10th (Fri), brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Southern Wild Distillery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax in the rural setting at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese.

Discover how to plan a Devonport trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

You can fly from Geelong to Devonport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Geelong, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Devonport, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Eaglehawk Neck.
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Eaglehawk Neck — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo and then explore the striking landscape at Tasmans Arch. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Maria Island National Park and then awaken your taste buds at Bangor Vineyard Shed.

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Eaglehawk Neck road trip planning website.

You can drive from Devonport to Eaglehawk Neck in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. In November in Eaglehawk Neck, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. You will leave for Port Arthur on the 14th (Tue).
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Port Arthur — 2 nights

Surrounded by shark-infested waters and connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus of land, Port Arthur ranks among Australia's top historical sites and heritage areas.
Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Shipstern Bluff, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cape Raoul, and then take an in-depth tour of The Parsonage. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Three Capes Track, then don't miss a visit to Remarkable Cave, and then steep yourself in history at Government Farm.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Port Arthur online travel planner.

Port Arthur is very close to Eaglehawk Neck. In November, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You'll set off for Hobart on the 16th (Thu).
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Hobart — 2 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Snaking up the side of a rounded, tree-dotted hill, Hobart sits between Tasmania’s sprawling mountains and the vast estuary of the River Derwent.
Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Lark Distillery.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Hobart trip planning tool.

Getting from Port Arthur to Hobart by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in November, and nighttime lows around 11°C. You will leave for Kettering on the 18th (Sat).
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Kettering

Kettering is a coastal town on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel (37 km south of Hobart) opposite Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia. For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Kettering trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Hobart to Kettering by car takes about an hour. In November in Kettering, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. You will leave for Bruny Island on the 18th (Sat).
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Bruny Island — 1 night

Vacations on Bruny Island ensure a chance to spot local wildlife, like penguins, many different birds, and echidnas.
On the 18th (Sat), explore the wealth of natural beauty at South Bruny National Park.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Bruny Island trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Kettering to Bruny Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. On the 19th (Sun), you'll travel to Kettering.
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Kettering

On the 19th (Sun), brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Grandvewe Cheeses.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Kettering tour itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Bruny Island to Kettering in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Dover.
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Dover — 2 nights

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Dover tour planner.

You can drive from Kettering to Dover in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, daily temperatures in Dover can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Coles Bay.
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Coles Bay — 2 nights

Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents.
Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): don't miss a visit to Bicheno Blowhole. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Freycinet National Park and then take some stellar pictures from Wineglass Bay Lookout.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Coles Bay trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Dover to Coles Bay takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You will leave for St Helens on the 23rd (Thu).
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St Helens

Overlooking scenic Georges Bay, St Helens is the largest town on the northeast coast of Tasmania, ranking among Australia's top destinations for recreational game fishing.
To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the St Helens driving holiday website.

Drive from Coles Bay to St Helens in 1.5 hours. November in St Helens sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C at night. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll travel to Launceston.
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Launceston — 2 nights

The Heart of Tasmania

Lying in the Tamar Valley and surrounded by forested hills, the grid-patterned city of Launceston boasts shaded avenues, vibrant street life, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): admire the verdant scenery at The Tamar Valley.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Launceston online trip planner.

Traveling by car from St Helens to Launceston takes 2.5 hours. November in Launceston sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Derwent Bridge.
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Derwent Bridge — 2 nights

Derwent Bridge is a locality on the Lyell Highway at the southern edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.It is just south of Lake St Clair and the Lake St Clair visitor centre; and it is north of Lake King William and the Butlers Gorge Power Station.It is also the last inhabited location before Linda Valley in the West Coast Range - this section of the highway passes through the Wild Rivers National Park. On the 25th (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Frenchmans Cap and then take in the awesome beauty at Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at The Wall in the Wilderness, then explore the activities along Franklin River Nature Trail, then make a trip to King William Saddle, and finally take some stellar pictures from Tarraleah Power Station Lookout.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Derwent Bridge itinerary planning website.

Getting from Launceston to Derwent Bridge by car takes about 2.5 hours. You'll set off for Strahan on the 27th (Mon).
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Strahan — 2 nights

Combine breathtaking nature and genuine hospitality, wrap it up in small-town scenery, and you get Strahan, Tasmania.
On the 28th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Hogarth Falls.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Strahan online vacation builder.

Traveling by car from Derwent Bridge to Strahan takes 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the bus to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park — 2 nights

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.
On the 29th (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Devils @ Cradle and then hike along Marion's Lookout Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit, then take in the dramatic scenery at Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Cradle Mountain.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park driving holiday planner.

You can take a bus from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Devonport.
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Devonport

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): make a trip to Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft, examine the collection at Don River Railway, and then enjoy the sea views from Mersey Bluff Lighthouse.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Devonport vacation planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Devonport. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Geelong.
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Geelong

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Geelong online holiday planner.

Getting from Devonport to Geelong by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Devonport in December, expect nights in Geelong to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 29°C. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll travel to Gundagai.
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Gundagai — 1 night

Gundagai is a town in New South Wales, Australia. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): appreciate the history behind Yarri and Jacky Jacky Sculpture, sample the tasty concoctions at Tumut River Brewing Co, and then snap pictures at The Prince Alfred Bridge.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Gundagai trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Geelong to Gundagai takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Geelong in December: high temperatures in Gundagai hover around 36°C and lows are around 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Australia travel guide

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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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Tasmania travel guide

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Unspoiled beauty and colorful nature are the hallmarks of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest state. This picturesque island boasts some of the country’s most attractive stretches of coastline and a number of distinctive, forested mountain ranges. The state capital, Hobart, serves as an ideal base for exploration of the island’s interior and opulent beaches.
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