29 days in Australia Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Melbourne: Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat), St Ambrose's Catholic Church (in Woodend) and Spas (in Daylesford). On the 1st (Thu), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, make a trip to Hosier Lane, get engrossed in the history at Immigration Museum, and try to win big at Crown Casino.

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Geneva, Switzerland to Melbourne is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Geneva to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Geneva in August, expect nights in Melbourne to be a bit cooler, around 6°C, while days are cooler, around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Cairns.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Kuranda (The Not Just Chocolate Shop, Peter Jarver Gallery, &more) and Paronella Park (in Mena Creek). Spend the 7th (Wed) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, observe the fascinating underwater world at Cairns Aquarium, trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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You can fly from Melbourne to Cairns in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Melbourne, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Cairns, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: listen to music at Sydney Opera House, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, take a stroll through The Rocks, and take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

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Getting from Cairns to Sydney by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Cairns in September; daily highs in Sydney reach 25°C and lows reach 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Step out of Melbourne to go to Werribee and see Werribee Open Range Zoo, which is approximately 44 minutes away. Dedicate the 25th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. See even more of Melbourne: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, and stroll around Fitzroy Gardens.

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You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in September, expect Melbourne to be slightly colder, temps between 20°C and 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can fly back home.