44 days in Australia Itinerary

On the 15th (Sat), go for a walk through Bluff Point Walking Track, kick back and relax at Yeppoon Main Beach, then view the masterpieces at Jet James Art Gallery, then get great views at Spring Head Lookout, and finally admire the local landmark of Keppel Kraken. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: grab your bike and head to Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail, then explore the striking landscape of Capricorn Coast National Park, then see the interesting displays at Shell World Yeppoon, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Stony Creek.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Yeppoon online trip maker.

Tannum Sands to Yeppoon is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In April, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Armidale.

To find maps and tourist information, read our Armidale trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yeppoon to Armidale. You'll set off for Katoomba on the 17th (Mon).

Venture out of the city with trips to Jenolan Caves (in Jenolan Caves), Mayfield Garden (in Oberon) and Bilpin (Bilpin Cider Company & Wildwood Gardens). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Wentworth Falls Lookout, take some stellar pictures from Govetts Leap, appreciate the history behind The Road Builders Memorial, and make a trip to Gallery Blackheath.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Katoomba road trip planning site.

You can drive from Armidale to Katoomba in 6.5 hours. April in Katoomba sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Sydney.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Windsor (St Mathews Church, Hawkesbury Regional Museum, &more). Make the 29th (Sat) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, and take a stroll through The Rocks.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Sydney sightseeing planner.

Drive from Katoomba to Sydney in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Sydney are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Shellharbour.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): see the interesting displays at HARS Aviation Museum, examine the collection at Historical Aircraft Restoration Society, then take in the dramatic scenery at Minnamurra Falls, and finally explore the striking landscape at Kiama Blowhole.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Shellharbour online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Sydney to Shellharbour takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Sydney in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Shellharbour, with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Nowra.

On the 7th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Fleet Air Arm Museum, hunt for treasures at Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat Market, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Shoalhaven Zoo, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Michael's Catholic Church Nowra.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Nowra road trip tool.

Getting from Shellharbour to Nowra by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. May in Nowra sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Batemans Bay.

On the 8th (Mon), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Mogo Wildlife Park and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Batemans Bay Heritage Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Pebbly Beach, and then learn the secrets of viniculture at Cupitts Winery.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Batemans Bay trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Nowra to Batemans Bay in 2 hours. May in Batemans Bay sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Bega.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Bega trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Batemans Bay to Bega takes 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Bega can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. On the 10th (Wed), you'll travel to Cooma.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): let little ones run wild at Centennial Park, examine the collection at Corrective Services NSW Museum, then view the masterpieces at Charles Davis Photography Gallery, and finally don't miss a visit to Nanny Goat Hill Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: go for a walk through Mount Gladstone Lookout, learn about winemaking at Shut the Gate Wines, then relax in the rural setting at Eucumbene Trout Farm, and finally go for a walk through Dalgety Historic Town and River Walk.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Cooma trip itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Bega to Cooma in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. While traveling from Bega, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cooma, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Canberra.

Canberra is known for museums, sightseeing, and childrens museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Australian War Memorial, don't miss a visit to Mount Ainslie Lookout, admire the masterpieces at National Portrait Gallery, and enjoy breathtaking views from Telstra Tower.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Canberra holiday planner.

Getting from Cooma to Canberra by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Canberra when traveling from Cooma in May, with lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Albury.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Albury: Brown Brothers Winery (in Milawa), Canyon Walk (in Bright) and Sullivans Lookout (in Tawonga South).

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Albury vacation planning tool.

Traveling by car from Canberra to Albury takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Canberra in May since evenings lows in Albury dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to Orange.

On the 18th (Thu), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Canobolas, then learn about winemaking at Rowlee Wines, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Orange online trip planner.

You can drive from Albury to Orange in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Orange sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Rainbow Beach.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Rainbow Beach driving holiday app.

Getting from Orange to Rainbow Beach by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel to Fraser Island.

Fraser Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake McKenzie, indulge in some personalized pampering at Fraser Island Day Spa, enjoy the sand and surf at Seventy-Five Mile Beach, and step aboard Maheno Ship Wreck.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Fraser Island route planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island in 7 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Yeppoon.

Take a break from Yeppoon with a short trip to Capricorn Caves in The Caves, about 34 minutes away. Explore Yeppoon further: stroll around Anzac Plaza Emu Park, head outdoors with Yeppoon Lagoon, explore the galleries of Emu Park Art Gallery, and meet the residents at Koorana Crocodile Farm.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Yeppoon travel route planner.

Traveling by combination of car, ferry, and flight from Fraser Island to Yeppoon takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, train, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.