60 days in New South Wales & Canberra Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to North Brother Mountain and Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve. The adventure continues: make a trip to Breakwall Waking Path, pause for some serene contemplation at St Thomas Anglican Church, get engrossed in the history at Port Macquarie Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Sydney to Port Macquarie is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Sydney in March, plan for slightly colder days in Port Macquarie, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Coffs Harbour.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Parque Nacional de Dorrigo and Coffs Harbour Muttonbird Island. Next up on the itinerary: play a few rounds at Bonville Golf Resort, take a peaceful walk through Korora Lookout, go for a walk through Coffs Creek Walk and Cycleway, and don't miss a visit to The Big Banana Fun Park.

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You can drive from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Port Macquarie in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Coffs Harbour, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to fly to Byron Bay.

Explore hidden gems such as Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Fingal Head Lighthouse. And it doesn't end there: visit a coastal fixture at Cape Byron Lighthouse, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, relax in the rural setting at The Farm Byron Bay, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Traveling by flight from Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Nelson Bay.

Step off the beaten path and head to Dolphin Swim Australia and One Mile Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Nelson Bay: Hawks Nest (Winda Woppa Reserve & Bennetts Beach).

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Traveling by flight from Byron Bay to Nelson Bay takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Nelson Bay can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Mudgee.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bald Hill Lookout and SHORT SHEEP Micro-Winery. Get out of town with these interesting Mudgee side-trips: Hill End (Merlins Lookout, History Hill, &more). Next up on the itinerary: gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, sample the tasty concoctions at Three Tails Brewery and Smokehouse, learn about winemaking at The Rosby Wines Cellar Door, and see the interesting displays at Gulgong Holtermann Museum.

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Drive from Nelson Bay to Mudgee in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Dubbo.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Peak Hill Open Cut Experience and McFeeters Motor Museum. Explore Dubbo's surroundings by going to Parkes (Memorial Hill Lookout, War Memorial, &more) and The Big Fish Fossil Hut (in Peak Hill). There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, steep yourself in history at Dundullimal Homestead, take in nature's colorful creations at Shoyoen Japanese Garden, and deepen your understanding of the past and present with Old Dubbo Gaol.

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Getting from Mudgee to Dubbo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Dubbo are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Pokolbin.

Step off the beaten path and head to Harkham Wines and Waverley Estate. Go for a jaunt from Pokolbin to Singleton to see Australian Army Infantry Museum about 34 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Oakvale Wines, explore the activities along Lake Macquarie, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Dubbo to Pokolbin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Pokolbin, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Canberra.

Step off the beaten path and head to National Bonsai & Penjing Collection and ANZAC Parade Walk. When in Canberra, make a side trip to see Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex in Paddys River, approximately Paddys River away. Spend the 16th (Sun) exploring nature at Namadgi National Park. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Australian War Memorial, get curious at Questacon, look for all kinds of wild species at Cotter Reserve, and walk around Weston Park.

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Traveling by flight from Pokolbin to Canberra takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pokolbin in April: high temperatures in Canberra hover around 24°C and lows are around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Wollongong.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Historical Aircraft Restoration Society and Lake Alexandra Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame (in Bowral), Lawrence Hargrave (in Stanwell Park) and Perennial Hill Gardens (in Mittagong).

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You can fly from Canberra to Wollongong in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Canberra in April since evenings lows in Wollongong dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Katoomba.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Govetts Leap and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. When in Katoomba, make a side trip to see Bilpin Cider Company in Bilpin, approximately Bilpin away. The adventure continues: get great views at The Three Sisters, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Blue Mountains, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Giant Stairway, and explore the activities along Wentworth Falls Lake.

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Traveling by car from Wollongong to Katoomba takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.