18 days in Australia Itinerary

Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Byron Bay travel route planner.

Brisbane to Byron Bay is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Brisbane in November, Byron Bay is slightly colder at night with lows of 18°C. You will leave for Coffs Harbour on the 25th (Sat).

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

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Coffs Harbour route app.

Fly from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Byron Bay in November: highs in Coffs Harbour hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Sun) before leaving for Sydney.

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 The Three Sisters as well as Circular Quay. There's more to do: take a stroll through The Rocks.

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Getting from Coffs Harbour to Sydney by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In November in Sydney, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Canberra.

A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Canberra trip builder tool.

You can fly from Sydney to Canberra in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sydney in November, Canberra is slightly colder at night with lows of 10°C. You will leave for Albury on the 29th (Wed).

Albury, a major regional city in New South Wales, Australia, is located on the Hume Highway and the northern side of the Murray River. For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Albury journey app.

Getting from Canberra to Albury by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. In November in Albury, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 13°C at night. You'll set off for Melbourne on the 30th (Thu).

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

You'll explore and learn at Melbourne Museum and National Gallery of Victoria. Your inner history buff will appreciate Old Melbourne Gaol and Parliament House of Victoria. Dedicate the 1st (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at St. Kilda Beach, contemplate the long history of St. Patrick's Cathedral, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Elite Male Massage.

To find out how to plan a trip to Melbourne, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Albury to Melbourne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. When traveling from Albury in November, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Melbourne: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): stroll through Bells Beach, then enjoy the sea views from Split Point Lighthouse, then view the masterpieces at Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery, and finally see the interesting displays at Australian National Surfing Museum.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Torquay online holiday maker.

Getting from Melbourne to Torquay by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Torquay are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): make a trip to The Grotto.

To find maps, photos, and tourist information, read Port Campbell online travel route planner.

You can drive from Torquay to Port Campbell in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Portland.

Portland is a city in Victoria, Australia, and is the oldest European settlement in the state. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): visit a coastal fixture at Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse, delve into the lush surroundings at Petrified Forest and Blowholes, examine the collection at Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum, then enjoy the sea views from Cape Nelson lighthouse, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Cape Nelson State Park.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Portland online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Campbell to Portland takes 2.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Port Campbell to Portland is minus 0.5 hours. December in Portland sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Halls Gap.

Halls Gap serves as a home base for visiting Grampians National Park.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, take in the dramatic scenery at MacKenzie Falls, then take some stellar pictures from Reed Lookout, and finally hike along The Pinnacle. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Boroka Lookout, explore the world behind art at Ararat Gallery TAMA, see the interesting displays at J Ward Museum Complex, then do a tasting at Seppelt Great Western, then do a tasting at Best's Wines Great Western, and finally hike along Chatauqua Peak.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Halls Gap road trip website.

You can drive from Portland to Halls Gap in 2.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 0.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to drive to Wagga Wagga.

The town of Wagga Wagga has an abnormally high percentage of athletic success.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Wagga Wagga route maker tool.

Traveling by car from Halls Gap to Wagga Wagga takes 7 hours. December in Wagga Wagga sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 17°C at night. You'll set off for Dubbo on the 8th (Fri).

Visit the city of Dubbo, the most populous urban area in the Orana Region, for an exciting and thriving multicultural city from which to explore the surrounding Great Western Plains.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Dubbo trip site.

Traveling by car from Wagga Wagga to Dubbo takes 4.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 19°C. On the 9th (Sat), you're off to Tamworth.

Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. On the 9th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Powerstation Museum, get advice or help at Visitor Information Centre at the Big Golden Guitar, let the kids burn off some steam at Tamworth Marsupial Park, then examine the collection at Hands of Fame, and finally contemplate the long history of The Tamworth Waler Memorial.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tamworth travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Dubbo to Tamworth by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In December in Tamworth, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to Toowoomba.

Toowoomba is a city in the Darling Downs region in the Australian state of Queensland. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): get your bearings at Preston Peak Winery Function Centre, examine the collection at Cobb+Co Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Spring Bluff. On your second day here, stroll around Queens Park Botanic Gardens, pause for some serene contemplation at St Luke's Anglican Church, walk around Laurel Bank Park, then admire the natural beauty at Japanese Gardens USQ QLD, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Toowoomba day trip planning website.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Tamworth to Toowoomba in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 19°C. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.