38 days in Perth & Queensland Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Lotterywest Federation Walkway and Rockingham Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Perth: Sorrento Beach (in Sorrento), Yanchep Lagoon Beach (in Yanchep) and Fremantle (WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, &more). There's still lots to do: get great views at Fraser Avenue Lookout, take a stroll through Northbridge, kick back and relax at City Beach, and head off the coast to Penguin Island.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Perth. In December, daytime highs in Perth are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Cairns.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and Historic Village Herberton. Explore Cairns' surroundings by going to Yungaburra (The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour & Lake Barrine), Kuranda (Barron Falls & Australian Butterfly Sanctuary) and Spy & Camera Museum (in Herberton). Spend the 3rd (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, step off the mainland to explore Michaelmas Cay, and enjoy the sand and surf at Trinity Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Perth to Cairns takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Cairns when traveling from Perth in January, with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can fly to Brisbane.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Room Escape Games and Distillery Tours. Explore Brisbane's surroundings by going to Surfers Paradise (Surfers Paradise Beach & Sling Shot Gold Coast), Warner Bros. Movie World (in Oxenford) and Kirra Beach (in Coolangatta). The adventure continues: stroll around New Farm Park, take in the waterfront at Eagle Street Pier, enjoy the sand and surf at Maroochydore Beach, and take in the views from Story Bridge.

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Getting from Cairns to Brisbane by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Cairns in January, plan for little chillier days in Brisbane, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly to Perth.

Explore hidden gems such as St. Mary's Cathedral and Scitech. Venture out of the city with trips to Mandurah (Eastern Foreshore Park, Dolphin Quay, &more), Warnbro Beach (in Warnbro) and Fremantle (Esplanade Park & South Beach Recreation Reserve). Explore Perth further: look for all kinds of wild species at Point Peron, get to know the fascinating history of St George's Terrace, take in the waterfront at South Perth Foreshore, and kick back and relax at Port Beach.

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You can fly from Brisbane to Perth in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Perth is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Brisbane in January, expect nights in Perth to be little chillier, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel back home.