60 days in Australia Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Territory Wildlife Park and Fishing Charters & Tours. Museum-lovers will get to explore RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility and Defence of Darwin Experience. There's much more to do: cool off at Wave Lagoon, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and identify plant and animal life at Crocosaurus Cove.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Darwin online road trip planner.

London, UK to Darwin is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9.5 hours traveling from London to Darwin. Traveling from London in December, things will get much hotter in Darwin: highs are around 38°C and lows about 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Port Douglas.

Escape the urban bustle at Daintree National Park and Opal Reef. You'll discover tucked-away gems like St Mary’s by The Sea chapel and Spas. Take a break from Port Douglas with a short trip to Photography Tours in Daintree, about 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Mossman Gorge Centre and meet the residents at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas.

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Port Douglas holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Darwin to Port Douglas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Australian Central Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 0.5 hour difference. December in Port Douglas sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cairns.

Step off the beaten path and head to Barron Falls and The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum. We've included these beaches for you: Trinity Beach and Palm Cove Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairns: Kuranda (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary & Birdworld Kuranda). Spend the 20th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Cairns Aquarium, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and identify plant and animal life at Billy Tea Safaris.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Cairns trip itinerary planning site.

Drive from Port Douglas to Cairns in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Cairns are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Mooloolaba.

Step out of the city life by going to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and Bulcock Beach. Visit Kings Beach and Maroochydore Beach for some beach relaxation. Explore Mooloolaba's surroundings by going to Kondalilla Falls (in Montville) and Maleny Dairies (in Maleny). And it doesn't end there: walk around Mount Coolum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mooloolaba Beach, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Mooloolaba road trip planning tool.

You can fly from Cairns to Mooloolaba in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cairns in December, things will get little chillier in Mooloolaba: highs are around 32°C and lows about 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Museum of Brisbane and Dolphin & Whale Watching. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Burleigh Heads Beach and Coolangatta Beach. Step out of Brisbane with an excursion to Robina Town Centre in Robina--about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: view the masterpieces at State Library Of Queensland, take a stroll through West End, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and take in the views from Story Bridge.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Brisbane driving holiday website.

You can drive from Mooloolaba to Brisbane in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. December in Brisbane sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Sydney.

Escape the urban bustle at Shelly Beach and Balmoral Beach, Mosman. You'll explore and learn at Hyde Park Barracks and Sydney Jewish Museum. Dedicate the 9th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Anzac Memorial, take an in-depth tour of The Rocks Discovery Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk, and stop by Australian Opal Cutters and Pearl Divers.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Sydney online journey builder.

Traveling by flight from Brisbane to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Hobart.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Mawson's Hut Replica Museum and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore hidden gems such as Dolphin & Whale Watching and Constitution Dock. Step out of Hobart to go to Bruny Island and see The Neck, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Richmond Gaol, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cascade Brewery, contemplate the long history of Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, and identify plant and animal life at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Getting from Sydney to Hobart by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Sydney in January: high temperatures in Hobart hover around 26°C and lows are around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Escape the urban bustle at Wildlife Coast Cruises and St. Kilda Beach. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and Old Melbourne Gaol for their historical value. Spend the 22nd (Mon) exploring nature at Dandenong Ranges National Park. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at ArtVo, take an in-depth tour of Immigration Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Old Treasury Building, and pause for some serene contemplation at Scots Church.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Hobart to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Hobart in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Melbourne, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Adelaide.

Get some historical perspective at North Terrace and Adelaide Oval. Take a break from the city and head to Cleland Wildlife Park and River Torrens Linear Park Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Adelaide side-trips: National Motor Museum (in Birdwood) and Gorge Wildlife Park (in Cudlee Creek). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Glenelg Beach, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, hunt for treasures at Adelaide Central Market, and take an in-depth tour of South Australian Museum.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Adelaide online trip builder.

Getting from Melbourne to Adelaide by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time, which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Kangaroo Island.

Step out of the city life by going to Raptor Domain and Flinders Chase National Park. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Kangaroo Island Spirits. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Little Sahara, get to know the resident critters at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and see Off-Road Tours.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Kangaroo Island trip planner.

Fly from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Albany.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks. Get in touch with nature at Boat Tours & Water Sports and Middleton Beach. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Little Beach, see the interesting displays at National Anzac Centre, take in the dramatic natural features at The Gap and Natural Bridge, and make a trip to Albany Wind Farm.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Albany trip maker site.

You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Albany in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is minus 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Margaret River.

Get some cultural insight at Wine Tours & Tastings and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Hamelin Bay and Meelup Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Jewel Cave (in Augusta), Naturaliste Charters (in Dunsborough) and Ngilgi Cave (in Yallingup). There's more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave and contemplate the long history of Hamelin Bay Jetty.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Margaret River trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Albany to Margaret River takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Perth.

Appreciate the collections at WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Scarborough Beach and Cottesloe Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Perth: Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Mandurah) and Penguin Island (in Rockingham). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Caversham Wildlife Park, appreciate the history behind State War Memorial, and contemplate the long history of The Perth Mint.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Perth online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Margaret River to Perth takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In February, daily temperatures in Perth can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. On the 9th (Fri), you'll travel back home.