36 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like River Rafting & Tubing and Oregon Observatory. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Off-Road Tours and Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Explore Bend's surroundings by going to McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop (in Sisters) and Smith Rock State Park (in Redmond). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at High Desert Museum, hike along Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, and make a trip to The Last Blockbuster.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bend holiday builder website.

Hobart, Australia to Bend is an approximately 24-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. When traveling from Hobart in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bend: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to fly to Cannon Beach.

Explore hidden gems such as Hug Point State Park and Cape Lookout State Park. Kids will appreciate attractions like Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. Go for a jaunt from Cannon Beach to Rockaway Beach to see Cedar Wetlands Preserve about 38 minutes away.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cannon Beach travel route builder app.

Traveling by flight from Bend to Cannon Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Bend in June, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Cannon Beach: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the bus to Olympic National Park.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hurricane Ridge and Ruby Beach. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Second Beach Trail and Olympic National Park. There's much more to do: stroll through Rialto Beach, trek along Hoh River Trail, take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, and explore the activities along Lake Crescent.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Olympic National Park online driving holiday planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cannon Beach to Olympic National Park. In July in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel to Friday Harbor.

On the 8th (Sat), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, and then make a trip to English Camp. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Zip San Juan, then experience rural life at Pelindaba Lavender Farm, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Lime Kiln Point State Park.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Friday Harbor sightseeing planning website.

Do a combination of bus and ferry from Olympic National Park to Friday Harbor in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or ride a ferry. July in Friday Harbor sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Seattle.

Kids will enjoy Space Needle and Woodland Park Zoo. Step off the beaten path and head to Point Defiance Park and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. When in Seattle, make a side trip to see Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park, approximately Mount Rainier National Park away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, don't miss a visit to Seattle Center, and wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Seattle journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Friday Harbor in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seattle, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Leavenworth.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): walk around Front Street Park, then get to know the resident critters at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, then stroll around Waterfront Park, and finally ride a horse along Leavenworth Sleigh Rides. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, then wander the wide-open spaces of Refuge River Ranch, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Apple Capital Loop Trail.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Leavenworth trip maker site.

Drive from Seattle to Leavenworth in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Seattle in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Leavenworth, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly to Ashland.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Bear Hotel Artworks Museum, then view the masterpieces at The Glass Forge, then explore the activities along Rogue River, and finally stroll around Lithia Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then see a show at Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Ashland trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Leavenworth to Ashland takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Leavenworth in July: highs in Ashland hover around 40°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Florence.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Thor's Well, explore the striking landscape at Devil's Churn, then cruise along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Heceta Head Lighthouse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Sandland Adventures, immerse yourself in nature at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, and then don't miss a visit to Siuslaw River Bridge.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Florence trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Ashland to Florence in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Ashland in July: highs in Florence hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Newport.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area and Hatfield Marine Science Center. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area and Yaquina Bay Bridge. When in Newport, make a side trip to see Yachats coastline in Yachats, approximately Yachats away. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sea views from Yaquina Head Lighthouse, stroll through Nye Beach, explore and take pictures at Otter Crest Loop, and take a leisurely stroll along Newport's Historic Bayfront.

To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Newport online route builder.

Getting from Florence to Newport by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. July in Newport sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Portland.

Step off the beaten path and head to Johnston Ridge Observatory and The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. Attractions like Mount St. Helens and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (in Amboy), Seaside Beach Lewis and Clark Monument (in Seaside) and Astoria (Astoria Column & Astoria-Megler Bridge). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Washington Park, look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife, and walk around Laurelhurst Park.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Portland route maker.

Drive from Newport to Portland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Newport in July, with highs in Portland at 33°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.