38 days in Australia Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate St. John's Anglican Cathedral and Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel). Escape the urban bustle at Kings Beach and Kurrawa Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Cork 'n Fork Tours (in Tamborine Mountain), Spas (in Caloundra) and Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre (in Daisy Hill). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Museum of Brisbane, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, see the interesting displays at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, and contemplate the long history of Boggo Road Gaol (Jail).

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Brisbane attractions planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In November, daytime highs in Brisbane are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Sydney.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Customs House and Sydney Town Hall. Get outdoors at Gap Park and NPWS South Head Heritage Trail. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Barangaroo Reserve, trek along Rose Bay to Nielsen Park Walk, explore the landscape on two wheels at Foreshore Track, and explore the world behind art at White Rabbit Gallery.

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You can fly from Brisbane to Sydney in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. November in Sydney sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Brisbane.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour and then walk around Rocks Riverside Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat): engage your brain at SparkLab, ScienCentre and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Brisbane day trip planning app.

You can fly from Sydney to Brisbane in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel to Fraser Island.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Indian Head and then explore the activities along Champagne Pools. Keep things going the next day: head off the coast to Waddy Point.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Fraser Island trip planner.

You can do a combination of flight, ferry, and car from Brisbane to Fraser Island in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. In December in Fraser Island, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to North Stradbroke Island.

On the 6th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Frenchman's Beach and then explore the activities along Myora Springs Conservation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have fun and explore at North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Dunwich Cemetery.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the North Stradbroke Island driving holiday planning website.

Traveling by car from Fraser Island to North Stradbroke Island takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In December in North Stradbroke Island, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 68°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Brisbane.

On the 8th (Thu), engage your brain at SparkLab, ScienCentre, then sample the tasty concoctions at XXXX Brewery Tour, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Keep things going the next day: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour and then stroll around Rocks Riverside Park.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Brisbane route planner.

Traveling by car from North Stradbroke Island to Brisbane takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Step off the beaten path and head to Mala Walk and Kuniya Walk. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Walpa Gorge and Mutitjulu Waterhole. Go for a jaunt from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Alice Springs to see Curtin Springs about 2h 15 min away. There's much more to do: go for a walk through Field of Light, trek along Uluru Hiking Path, explore the striking landscape at Uluru, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park online tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Brisbane to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Brisbane to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Traveling from Brisbane in December, you will find days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are a bit warmer (97°F), and nights are about the same (70°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Brisbane.

On the 19th (Mon), take a stroll through Queen Street Mall and then steep yourself in history at Brisbane Arcade. On the next day, sample the tasty concoctions at XXXX Brewery Tour, then take in the exciting artwork at Birrunga Gallery & Dining, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Brisbane day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Brisbane takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Brisbane, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in December, plan for slightly colder days in Brisbane, with highs around 82°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to fly to Cairns.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Cairns trip site.

Traveling by flight from Brisbane to Cairns takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Brisbane in December, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cairns, with highs around 88°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 73°F. You'll set off for Whitsunday Island on the 21st (Wed).

For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Whitsunday Island trip itinerary maker app.

Fly from Cairns to Whitsunday Island in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 69°F. On the 21st (Wed), you're off to home.