44 days in Australian Alps Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Beechworth: Murray to Mountains Rail Trail (in Wangaratta), Bright (Canyon Walk, Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail, &more) and Muse Gallery (in Milawa). Spend a day outdoors on the 18th (Sat) with The Bike Hire Company. There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Beechworth Public Cemetery, admire the sheer force of Woolshed Waterfalls, do a tasting at Brown Brothers Winery, and contemplate the long history of Beechworth Telegraph Station.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Beechworth trip planner.

Melbourne to Beechworth is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In March in Beechworth, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tawonga South.

Take a break from Tawonga South with a short trip to Breathtaker in Mount Buller, about 3 hours away.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Tawonga South travel route site.

You can drive from Beechworth to Tawonga South in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In March in Tawonga South, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Tumbarumba.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Paddys River Falls and then contemplate the waterfront views at Jounama pondage. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre, explore by horseback at Mountain Ash Trails, and then examine the collection at Pioneer Women’s Hut.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Tumbarumba trip itinerary builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tawonga South to Tumbarumba. In March, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Thredbo Village.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Thredbo Village: Snow Gums Boardwalk (in Charlotte Pass) and Jindabyne (Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre & Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre).

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Thredbo Village trip planning site.

Getting from Tumbarumba to Thredbo Village by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Tumbarumba in March: high temperatures in Thredbo Village hover around 25°C and lows are around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Bombala.

On the 2nd (Sun), trek along River Walk, look for all kinds of wild species at Bombala Platypus Reserve, and then get a sense of history and politics at Bombala Railway Station.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bombala planning site.

Traveling by car from Thredbo Village to Bombala takes 2 hours. Traveling from Thredbo Village in April, expect Bombala to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Cooma.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cooma: Lake Eucumbene (in Adaminaby) and Dalgety Historic Town and River Walk (in Dalgety).

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Cooma trip maker site.

Getting from Bombala to Cooma by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bombala in April: highs in Cooma hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Canberra.

Spend the 12th (Wed) exploring nature at Australian National Botanic Gardens. Spend the 11th (Tue) exploring nature at Namadgi National Park. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Australian War Memorial, don't miss a visit to Mount Ainslie Lookout, browse the exhibits of Old Parliament House, and take in nature's colorful creations at National Arboretum Canberra.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Canberra trip tool.

Drive from Cooma to Canberra in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Cooma in April, Canberra is little chillier at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.