5 days in Australia Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): take a memorable tour with Great Ocean Road Paragliding.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Torquay trip app.

Melbourne to Torquay is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Torquay are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sun) before leaving for Anglesea.

Anglesea is a town in Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bells Beach and then identify plant and animal life at Coogoorah Park Nature Reserve.

For maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Anglesea attractions app.

Anglesea is just a stone's throw from Torquay. In December, daily temperatures in Anglesea can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel to Aireys Inlet.

Aireys Inlet is a small coastal inlet and town located on the Great Ocean Road, southwest of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): sample the tasty concoctions at Salt Brewing.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Aireys Inlet planner.

Aireys Inlet is just a short distance from Anglesea. In December, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive to Lorne.

Lorne is a seaside town on Louttit Bay in Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): don't miss a visit to Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway and then admire the sheer force of Erskine Falls.

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Lorne is just a stone's throw from Aireys Inlet. In December in Lorne, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Apollo Bay.

Apollo Bay is a coastal town in southwestern Victoria, Australia. To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Apollo Bay travel route app.

You can drive from Lorne to Apollo Bay in an hour. Another option is to drive. You will leave for Cape Otway on the 21st (Mon).

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): trek along Aire Crossing and then go for a walk through Castle Cove.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Cape Otway trip itinerary planner.

Cape Otway is just a stone's throw from Apollo Bay. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. On the 22nd (Tue), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Port Campbell National Park.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Port Campbell holiday maker app.

Traveling by car from Cape Otway to Port Campbell takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Warrnambool.

Warrnambool is a regional centre and former port city on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): examine the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Warrnambool day trip planner.

You can drive from Port Campbell to Warrnambool in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Portland.

Portland is a city in Victoria, Australia, and is the oldest European settlement in the state. To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Portland trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Warrnambool to Portland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Warrnambool to Portland. In December, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. You will leave for Cape Bridgewater on the 23rd (Wed).

Cape Bridgewater is a locality in the Australian state of Victoria located on the western shore of Bridgewater Bay about south-west of Portland and about west of Melbourne.The area was settled in the 1860s by the Henty family who had settled nearby Portland, and a post office opened in 1863 (closed 1968) though known as Bridgewater Lower for some years.Both Cape Bridgewater and Bridgewater Bay were named by named after the Duke of Bridgewater (1756-1829), by Lieutenant James Grant sailing on the Lady Nelson on 4 December 1800.Cape Bridgewater includes the following protected areas within its boundaries - the Discovery Bay Coastal Park and the Mount Richmond National Park.Cape Bridgewater is home to a colony of up to 650 fur seals and has the highest coastal cliff in Victoria. To see ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Bridgewater road trip tool.

Cape Bridgewater is very close to Portland. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in December, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 24th (Thu), you'll travel to Port Fairy.

Port Fairy is a coastal town in south-western Victoria, Australia. To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Fairy trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Cape Bridgewater to Port Fairy by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Bridgewater to Port Fairy is 0.5 hours. On the 24th (Thu), you're off to Ballarat.

Modern Ballarat is known for its study and innovation of alternative energy sources.

To find reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Ballarat travel route planner.

Drive from Port Fairy to Ballarat in 2.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Ballarat are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. You will leave for home on the 24th (Thu).