30 days in Australia Itinerary

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

Family-friendly places like Mossman Gorge Centre and Botanical Gardens will thrill your kids. Discover out-of-the-way places like Palm Cove Beach and Daintree National Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairns: Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (in Kuranda) and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas (in Port Douglas). Spend the 3rd (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Trinity Beach, have some family-friendly fun at Cairns Kart Hire Track, look for gifts at Australian Leather Company, and pause for some serene contemplation at St Monica's Cathedral.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Cairns online itinerary planner.

Stuttgart, Germany to Cairns is an approximately 25-hour combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Stuttgart to Cairns. In June, Cairns is a bit warmer than Stuttgart - with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Airlie Beach.

Very much a town with an emphasis on the tropical lifestyle, Airlie Beach offers exotic surroundings with palm trees and charming, sandy beaches.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): go for a stroll along the water at Coral Sea Marina and then choose your vessel at Airlie Boat Hire. Keep things going the next day: head off the coast to Whitsunday Islands, hike along Whitsunday Great Walk, and then get maximum retail therapy with Into The Blue Gallery.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Airlie Beach driving holiday website.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Cairns to Airlie Beach in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cairns in July, expect nights in Airlie Beach to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are slightly colder, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to Port Macquarie.

Known for its numerous beaches and resident koala population, Port Macquarie offers visitors a welcoming environment in which to unwind.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Hastings River and then take in the awesome beauty at North Brother Mountain. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Port Macquarie Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Black Duck Brewery, then see human ingenuity at work at Cowarra Off Creek Storage Dam, and finally walk around Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve.

To see reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Macquarie trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Airlie Beach to Port Macquarie takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Airlie Beach in July, expect Port Macquarie to be a bit cooler, temps between 13°C and 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can fly to Sydney.

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Govetts Leap and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Attractions like The Giant Stairway and State Library of New South Wales make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls), Leura (Leura Cascades, Everglades House & Gardens, &more) and Cahill's Lookout (in Katoomba). Dedicate the 13th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, engage your brain at Powerhouse Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nan Tien Temple, and savor the flavors at The Rocks Markets.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney itinerary app.

You can fly from Port Macquarie to Sydney in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Port Macquarie in July, you will find days in Sydney are somewhat warmer (21°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Fraser Island.

On the 19th (Wed), make a trip to Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere and then stroll through Burrum Heads Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): go for a stroll along the water at Great Sandy Straits Marina and then let little ones run wild at Point Dayman Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Fraser Island trip tool.

Traveling by combination of flight, ferry, and car from Sydney to Fraser Island takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. When traveling from Sydney in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Fraser Island, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow time for travel 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.

On the 22nd (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Kirra Beach and then gear up at Gear Rentals. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Natural Bridge.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Gold Coast itinerary maker site.

You can do a combination of car, ferry, and flight from Fraser Island to Gold Coast in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. In July in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.