11 days in Australia Itinerary

A town that appeared during the gold rush in the 1850s, Beechworth is a well-preserved example of Victorian expansionism.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Billson’s Brewery and then take in breathtaking views at Canyon Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): do a tasting at Brown Brothers Winery, do a tasting at Pfeiffer Wines, then learn about winemaking at Campbells Wines, and finally get engrossed in the history at Lakeview House.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Beechworth trip tool.

Phoenix, USA to Beechworth is an approximately 24-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 17 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Phoenix in July; daily highs in Beechworth reach 54°F and lows reach 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Daylesford.

Known for its natural spring mineral spas, Daylesford is a rejuvenating spot to take the waters and sample local wine.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): wander the streets of Piper Street, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then sample the tasty concoctions at Holgate Brewhouse, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at The Mill Markets. On the next day, explore the activities along Lake Daylesford, then stop by Portal 108, and then admire the striking features of Maryborough Railway Station.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Daylesford tour planner.

Getting from Beechworth to Daylesford by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In July, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to Torquay.

Set against the stark but scenic coastline of the Bass Strait--the body of water separating Victoria and Tasmania--Torquay is a prime location for surfing and beach life in general.

On the 6th (Mon), enjoy the sea views from Split Point Lighthouse, kick back and relax at Bells Beach, and then explore and take pictures at The Great Ocean Road.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Torquay road trip planner.

You can drive from Daylesford to Torquay in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July in Torquay, expect temperatures between 57°F during the day and 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Port Campbell National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles, admire all the interesting features of Gibsons Steps, then get great views at Loch Ard Gorge, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at The Razorback.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Port Campbell visit planning site.

Drive from Torquay to Port Campbell in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Arthurs Seat.

Arthurs Seat is a hill and locality on the Mornington Peninsula, within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, about 75 km south east of Melbourne, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Panorama Garden Estate and then hike along Cape Schanck Boardwalk. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Heronswood, make a trip to Arthurs Seat Eagle, and then admire the natural beauty at The Enchanted Adventure Garden.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Arthurs Seat trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Arthurs Seat takes 4 hours. In July in Arthurs Seat, expect temperatures between 56°F during the day and 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.