32 days in Australia Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, and other attractions you added. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, take in the pleasant sights at The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk, and enjoy breathtaking views from Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Sydney vacation planning app.

Dunedin, New Zealand to Sydney is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is minus 2 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You'll set off for Newcastle on the 11th (Wed).

While Newcastle is known for its coal exports, it's also made a name for itself with a cultural boom.

Your list of things to see and do now includes FogHorn Brewhouse, Newcastle Ocean Baths, King Edward Park, and other attractions. Get outdoors at Horseshoe Beach and Newcastle Beach.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Newcastle trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sydney to Newcastle takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Newcastle can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. You will leave for Port Macquarie on the 17th (Tue).

Known for its numerous beaches and resident koala population, Port Macquarie offers visitors a welcoming environment in which to unwind.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Port Macquarie Museum, Tacking Point Lighthouse and Glasshouse Port Macquarie. Discover out-of-the-way places like Flynns Book Cafe and Port Macquarie Historic Court House.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Port Macquarie trip tool.

You can drive from Newcastle to Port Macquarie in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Newcastle in June, you will find days in Port Macquarie are a bit cooler (15°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). On the 22nd (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Coffs Harbour.

Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Coffs Harbour is one of the larger cities in New South Wales.

You've added Forest Sky Pier, The Clog Barn, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, and other attractions to your itinerary. For shopping fun, head to Twilight Food Market - Coffs Harbour or Coffs Central Shopping Centre. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Solitary Islands Coastal Walk and Coffs Harbour Regional Museum. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Coffs Harbour Jetty.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Coffs Harbour driving holiday site.

You can drive from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Port Macquarie in June, you will find days in Coffs Harbour are somewhat warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Surfers Paradise.

The main appeal of Surfer’s Paradise can be identified from its name alone.

You've added SkyPoint Observation Deck, Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, and other attractions to your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Coolangatta Beach and Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Surfers Paradise: Tweed Heads (Chris Cunningham Park & 1st on Wharf) and Snapper Rocks (in Coolangatta). The adventure continues: meet the residents at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Surfers Paradise tour planning tool.

Traveling by car from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Surfers Paradise can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.