28 days in Sydney & Gold Coast Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Anzac Memorial and St. Mary's Cathedral. You'll explore and learn at Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame and Sydney Jewish Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Illawarra Light Railway Museum (in Albion Park Rail), Rouse Hill Regional Park (in Rouse Hill) and Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (in Blacktown). Spend the 14th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Dedicate the 13th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, get to know the fascinating history of Sydney Harbour Circle Walk, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nan Tien Temple.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Sydney itinerary planning site.

Melbourne to Sydney is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Melbourne in September, with highs in Sydney at 25°C and lows at 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can fly to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

Do your shopping at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and State Library Of Queensland. Visit Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel) and St. John's Anglican Cathedral for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gold Coast: Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah (in Murwillumbah), Husk Distillers (in Tumbulgum) and Baan Thai Massage and Day Spa (in Upper Mt Gravatt). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Coolangatta Beach, trek along Cape Byron Walking Track, enjoy the sea views from Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse, and stroll through Lennox Head Beach.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Gold Coast trip planner.

Getting from Sydney to Gold Coast by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Gold Coast can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can fly back home.