54 days in Australia Itinerary

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Perth
— 8 nights
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Sydney
— 8 nights
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Byron Bay
— 6 nights
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Gold Coast
— 5 nights
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Cairns
— 9 nights
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Port Douglas
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Darwin
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Perth — 8 nights

City of Light

Fremantle Prison has been added to your itinerary. St. George's Cathedral and Leighton Battery Guns will appeal to history buffs. Explore hidden gems such as St. Mary's Cathedral and Scitech. Change things up with a short trip to Sorrento Beach in Sorrento (about 30 minutes away). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, get engrossed in the history at The Nostalgia Box Museum, work some fitness into your day at Jacob's Ladder, and take in the exciting artwork at Aspects of Kings Park.

To find photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Perth trip builder.

Montreal, Canada to Perth is an approximately 30-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Australian Western Standard Time is 13 hours. Traveling from Montreal in June, expect Perth to be a bit cooler, temps between 23°C and 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Sydney.
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Sydney — 8 nights

The Harbour City

Your day by day itinerary now includes Manly Scenic Walkway, Bondi Beach and Eagle Rock Adventures. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Lady Bay and Little Manly Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Gap Park. Change things up with a short trip to Long Reef Point in Collaroy Beach (about 34 minutes away). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at North Head Sanctuary, wander the streets of Cockle Bay Wharf, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Mount'N Beach Safaris, and stroll through NPWS South Head Heritage Trail.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Sydney road trip site.

You can fly from Perth to Sydney in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 2 hours. In June in Sydney, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Byron Bay.
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Byron Bay — 6 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Byron Wellbeing Health Retreats and Tallow Beach. Relax by the water at Broken Head Beach and Spooky Beach. Explore Byron Bay's surroundings by going to Yamba (Yamba Museum, Clarence River Lighthouse, &more), Maclean Lookout (in Maclean) and Victoria Park Nature Reserve (in Alstonville). Spend the 25th (Tue) exploring nature at Arakwal National Park. Next up on the itinerary: get up close to creatures of the deep with Blue Bay Whale Watching, get great views at Broken Head Nature Reserve, enjoy the sand and surf at Lighthouse Beach, and look for gifts at Truly Tea.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Byron Bay trip itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Sydney to Byron Bay in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June in Byron Bay, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast — 5 nights

Step out of the city life by going to Queensland Luxury Car Rentals and Greenmount Beach. Visit Currumbin Beach and Rainbow Bay for some beach relaxation. Explore Gold Coast's surroundings by going to Witches Falls Walking Trail (in Tamborine Mountain) and Brisbane (Birrunga Gallery & Dining, Boondall Wetlands Reserve, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, look for all kinds of wild species at Coombabah Lake Nature Reserve, awaken your taste buds at Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tours, and find something for the whole family at Sling Shot Gold Coast.

To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Gold Coast sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Byron Bay to Gold Coast in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Cairns.
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Cairns — 9 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Escape the urban bustle at Atherton Tablelands and Michaelmas Cay. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and Cairns Art Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Babinda Boulders (in Babinda) and Yungaburra (Lake Barrine & Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform). The adventure continues: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Crystal Cascades, tour the pleasant surroundings at Yorkeys Knob Beach, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cairns online tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Gold Coast to Cairns takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, Cairns is a bit warmer than Gold Coast - with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Port Douglas.
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Port Douglas — 3 nights

Museum-lovers will appreciate Port Douglas Court House Museum and Ngarru Gallery. Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Opal Reef. Venture out of the city with trips to Thornton Beach (in Thornton Beach), Daintree Entomological museum (in Diwan) and Floravilla Ice Cream Factory (in Daintree). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to St Mary’s by The Sea chapel, identify plant and animal life at Abattoir Swamp Environmental Park, get great views at Flagstaff Hill Lookout, and enjoy the sea views from Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Douglas tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Cairns to Port Douglas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly to Darwin.
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Darwin — 6 nights

Outback Capital of the Northern Territory

Museum-lovers will get to explore Darwin Military Museum and Chinese Temple and Museum Chung Wah. Popular historic sites such as Burnett House and Christ Church Cathedral Darwin are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Darwin side-trips: Territory Wildlife Park (in Berry Springs), Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve (in Humpty Doo) and ZEBRA ROCK MINE GALLERY & CAMPGROUND (in Baines). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Florence Falls, make a trip to Nightcliff Jetty, try to win big at Mindil Beach Casino (Formerly SKYCITY Darwin), and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Darwin trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Port Douglas to Darwin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Port Douglas to Darwin, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Port Douglas in July, expect nights in Darwin to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
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