31 days in Australia Itinerary

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Port Douglas
— 3 nights
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Cairns
— 3 nights
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
— 2 nights
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Adelaide
— 2 nights
Foot to Adelaide, Fly to Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island
— 2 nights
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Sydney
— 4 nights
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Hobart
— 3 nights
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Melbourne
— 4 nights
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Margaret River
— 3 nights
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Perth
— 3 nights
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Port Douglas — 3 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Daintree National Park and Mossman Gorge Centre. Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris. There's more to do: identify plant and animal life at Opal Reef and get to know the resident critters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Douglas trip itinerary planner.

London, UK to Port Douglas is an approximately 24-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from London to Port Douglas. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from London in March, with highs in Port Douglas at 36°C and lows at 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cairns.
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Cairns — 3 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Trinity Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairns attractions planner.

Getting from Port Douglas to Cairns by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. March in Cairns sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — 2 nights

On the 9th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, tour the pleasant surroundings at Uluru, then explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole, and finally trek along Kuniya Walk. On the 10th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: go for a walk through Lungkata Walk, take in the dramatic natural features at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, and then head outdoors with Uluru Astro Tour.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Cairns to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairns to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is minus 0.5 hours. Traveling from Cairns in March, you will find days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are a bit warmer (41°C), and nights are about the same (24°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Adelaide.
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Adelaide — 2 nights

On the 11th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Adelaide Oval, get engrossed in the history at South Australian Museum, then explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of South Australia, and finally get engrossed in the history at State Library of South Australia. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the eclectic array of goods at Adelaide Central Market, then wander the streets of North Terrace, and then identify plant and animal life at Cleland Wildlife Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Adelaide online route maker.

You can fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Adelaide in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in March; daily highs in Adelaide reach 30°C and lows reach 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Kangaroo Island.
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Kangaroo Island — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): savor the flavors at Kangaroo Island Spirits and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Little Sahara, look for all kinds of wild species at Raptor Domain, and then identify plant and animal life at Seal Bay Conservation Park.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Kangaroo Island driving holiday website.

Traveling by flight from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.
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Sydney — 4 nights

The Harbour City

Get outdoors at Manly Scenic Walkway and Scuba & Snorkeling. Discover out-of-the-way places like Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk and Anzac Memorial. There's still lots to do: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, see the sky in a new way at Sydney Observatory, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Cathedral, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Sydney journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Kangaroo Island to Sydney takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Kangaroo Island to Sydney due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in March, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Hobart.
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Hobart — 3 nights

Tasmania's Capital City

Mawson's Hut Replica Museum and Richmond Gaol will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Battery Point Sculpture Trail. There's still lots to do: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, make a trip to Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, and take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Hobart takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Sydney in March, expect Hobart to be slightly colder, temps between 25°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to fly to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 4 nights

Australia's Garden City

Do your shopping at Federation Square and Collins St/Swanston St. Let the collections at ArtVo and ACMI capture your imagination. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, steep yourself in history at St Paul's Cathedral, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and take an in-depth tour of Immigration Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Hobart to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Hobart in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Melbourne: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Margaret River.
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Margaret River — 3 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and Kayaking & Canoeing. Visiting Mammoth Cave and Hamelin Bay will get you outdoors. Explore Margaret River's surroundings by going to Augusta (Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse & Jewel Cave). Next up on the itinerary: Head underground at Lake Cave.

To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Margaret River road trip site.

Fly from Melbourne to Margaret River in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is minus 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Perth.
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Perth — 3 nights

City of Light

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): steep yourself in history at The Perth Mint, then look for all kinds of wild species at Caversham Wildlife Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Swan River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Scarborough Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Cottesloe Beach, then hike along Jacob's Ladder, and finally pause for some photo ops at State War Memorial.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Perth trip maker.

You can drive from Margaret River to Perth in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in March, and nighttime lows around 19°C. On the 31st (Sun), you're off to home.
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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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