29 days in Australia Itinerary
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Start: Melbourne
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Jervis Bay
— 1 night
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Port Macquarie
— 1 night
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Caloundra
— 7 nights
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Hervey Bay
— 4 nights
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Gympie
— 4 nights
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Brisbane
— 2 nights
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Byron Bay
— 3 nights
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Coffs Harbour
— 2 nights
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Sydney
— 2 nights
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Canberra
— 2 nights
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Jervis Bay — 1 night
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Melbourne to Jervis Bay is an approximately 9-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. You will leave for Port Macquarie on the 15th (Sat).
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Melbourne to Jervis Bay is an approximately 9-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. You will leave for Port Macquarie on the 15th (Sat).
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Port Macquarie — 1 night
For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Macquarie trip planner.
Drive from Jervis Bay to Port Macquarie in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jervis Bay in April: highs in Port Macquarie hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 18°C. You'll set off for Caloundra on the 16th (Sun).
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Drive from Jervis Bay to Port Macquarie in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jervis Bay in April: highs in Port Macquarie hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 18°C. You'll set off for Caloundra on the 16th (Sun).
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Caloundra — 7 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Point Cartwright and Coolum Beach. Kids will appreciate attractions like Shelly Beach and Aqua Fun Park.
For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Caloundra trip planner.
Getting from Port Macquarie to Caloundra by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Port Macquarie in April, you will find days in Caloundra are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Sun) before leaving for Hervey Bay.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Caloundra trip planner.
Getting from Port Macquarie to Caloundra by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Port Macquarie in April, you will find days in Caloundra are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Sun) before leaving for Hervey Bay.
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Hervey Bay — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary and Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere. Kids will enjoy Rainbow Beach and Urangan Pier. Step out of Hervey Bay with an excursion to Snakes Downunder Reptile Park in Childers--about 42 minutes away. There's more to do: stroll around Point Dayman Park.
To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Hervey Bay online journey planner.
Drive from Caloundra to Hervey Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Hervey Bay can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Gympie.
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Drive from Caloundra to Hervey Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Hervey Bay can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Gympie.
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Gympie — 4 nights
To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Gympie trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hervey Bay to Gympie takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 1st (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Brisbane.
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Traveling by car from Hervey Bay to Gympie takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 1st (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Brisbane.
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Brisbane — 2 nights
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Australia's New World City
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Boondall Wetlands Reserve, take an in-depth tour of Miegunyah House Museum, and then snap pictures at Goodwill Bridge. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Nepalese Pagoda and then stroll the grounds of South Brisbane Memorial Park.
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Brisbane trip planner.
Getting from Gympie to Brisbane by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May in Brisbane, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. You will leave for Byron Bay on the 3rd (Wed).
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Getting from Gympie to Brisbane by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May in Brisbane, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. You will leave for Byron Bay on the 3rd (Wed).
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Byron Bay — 3 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cabarita Beach and Broken Head Beach. Attractions like Tallow Beach and Blue Bay Whale Watching make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Warning, browse the collection at The Byron Bay Book Exchange, and look for all kinds of wild species at Broken Head Nature Reserve.
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Getting from Brisbane to Byron Bay by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Brisbane in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 12°C in Byron Bay. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Coffs Harbour.
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Getting from Brisbane to Byron Bay by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Brisbane in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 12°C in Byron Bay. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Coffs Harbour.
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Coffs Harbour — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Sat), explore the landscape on two wheels at Coffs Creek Walk and Cycleway, take a peaceful walk through Korora Lookout, then kick back and relax at Diggers Beach, and finally get great views at Mutton Bird Island Lookout. On the 7th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Boambee Creek Reserve, hike along Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Park Beach.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Coffs Harbour trip itinerary maker app.
You can fly from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Coffs Harbour are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.
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For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Coffs Harbour trip itinerary maker app.
You can fly from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Coffs Harbour are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.
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Sydney — 2 nights
The Harbour City
Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at North Head Sanctuary and then stroll through Walking Trail To Chowder Bay. On your second day here, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then stroll through Long Reef Point, and then kick back and relax at Camp Cove.
To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Sydney itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Sydney in 5.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Sydney can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Canberra.
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To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Sydney itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Sydney in 5.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Sydney can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Canberra.
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Canberra — 2 nights
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The Bush Capital
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): get curious at Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Canberra holiday builder app.
Traveling by flight from Sydney to Canberra takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sydney in May, things will get a bit cooler in Canberra: highs are around 19°C and lows about 2°C. You will leave for home on the 12th (Fri).
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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Canberra takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sydney in May, things will get a bit cooler in Canberra: highs are around 19°C and lows about 2°C. You will leave for home on the 12th (Fri).
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