33 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: stroll through 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 10th (Tue).

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. For shopping fun, head to Mortels Sheepskin Factory or Timeless Textiles. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Merewether Beach and Horseshoe Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Mount View Estate Winery (in Mount View) and Pokolbin (Tulloch Wines & Hanging Tree Wines). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Christ Church Cathedral, see majestic marine mammals with CoastXP, see the interesting displays at The Lock-Up, and kick back and relax at Newcastle Beach.

For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Newcastle tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Sydney to Newcastle in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Newcastle are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Port Macquarie.

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). You'll set off for Coffs Harbour on the 20th (Fri).

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. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Solitary Islands Coastal Walk and Coffs Harbour Regional Museum. Head to Twilight Food Market - Coffs Harbour and Coffs Central Shopping Centrefor some retail therapy. There's more to do: take in the waterfront at Coffs Harbour Jetty.

To see ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Coffs Harbour planner.

Traveling by car from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Port Macquarie in June, you will find days in Coffs Harbour are a bit warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Tweed Heads.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse as well as 1st on Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a taste of local nightlife at 1st on Wharf and then visit a coastal fixture at Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Tweed Heads trip planner.

You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Tweed Heads in 3.5 hours. In June in Tweed Heads, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Sat) before leaving for Surfers Paradise.

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

You've added Surfers Paradise River Cruises, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, SkyPoint Climb, and other attractions to your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta (about 36 minutes away).

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Surfers Paradise day trip website.

Getting from Tweed Heads to Surfers Paradise by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 5th (Sat), you're off to home.