52 days in Australia Itinerary

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.

Located right in the center of Australia, the national park boasts perhaps the country's most iconic natural symbol and a sacred place for the region's indigenous people--as well as Kata Tjuta, a collection of 36 red rocks forming an equally distinctive sight.

Get outdoors at Uluru and Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga. Bring the kids along to Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and Kuniya Walk. There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Walpa Gorge, contemplate the waterfront views at Mutitjulu Waterhole, stroll through Uluru Hiking Path, and go for a walk through Field of Light.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park online day trip planner.

Perth to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Perth to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you'll lose 1.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is somewhat warmer than Perth - with highs of 38°C and lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Alice Springs.

Situated right in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs serves as an urban oasis deep within the country’s parched, desert-like Red Center.

On the 22nd (Thu), steep yourself in history at Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, look for all kinds of wild species at Alice Springs Desert Park, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Gillen.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Alice Springs trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Alice Springs takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Coober Pedy.

The population of Coober Pedy exploded after the discovery of opals in 1915.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Faye's Underground Home and St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church. Get in touch with nature at Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park and Umoona Opal Mine & Museum. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage, pause for some photo ops at The Big Miner, pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian Orthodox Church, and see the interesting displays at Old Timers Mine.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Coober Pedy trip builder.

You can drive from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ceduna.

Ceduna is a town in South Australia located on the shores of Murat Bay on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. On the 26th (Mon), hike along Goog's Track, take some stellar pictures from Head of Bight, and then admire the masterpieces at Arts Ceduna. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Woolshed Museum and then enjoy the sand and surf at Alexander's Beach.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Ceduna trip tool.

Drive from Coober Pedy to Ceduna in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Traveling from Coober Pedy in October, expect Ceduna to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Adelaide.

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Carrick Hill and Adelaide Oval. We've included these beaches for you: Henley Beach and Aldinga Beach. Step out of Adelaide with an excursion to Maslin Beach in Maslin Beach--about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on nature at South Australian Museum, wander the streets of North Terrace, hike along River Torrens Linear Park Trail, and get engrossed in the history at Ayers House Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Adelaide trip itinerary tool.

Explore your travel options from Ceduna to Adelaide with the Route module. While traveling from Ceduna, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Adelaide, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Kangaroo Island.

Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.

On the 3rd (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Seal Bay Conservation Park and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Little Sahara, thenget to know the resident critters at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, thenenjoy the sand and surf at Stokes Beach, and finally identify plant and animal life at Will's Rare Breeds Farm.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kangaroo Island travel route planner.

Getting from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Step off the beaten path and head to Loch Ard Gorge and Gibsons Steps. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Port Campbell National Park and London Bridge. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Port Campbell precinct and foreshore, do a tasting at Newtons Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, explore the fascinating landscape at Simpson Desert, and take in the dramatic natural features at Twelve Apostles.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Kangaroo Island to Port Campbell takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Kangaroo Island to Port Campbell due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Melbourne.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate St. Patrick's Cathedral and Old Melbourne Gaol. Get some cultural insight at St Paul's Cathedral and Degraves Street. Go for a jaunt from Melbourne to Brighton to see Brighton Beach about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at St Kilda Pier, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, see the interesting displays at Australian Sports Museum, and get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Melbourne road trip planner.

Drive from Port Campbell to Melbourne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. In November, daytime highs in Melbourne are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel to Hobart.

Snaking up the side of a rounded, tree-dotted hill, Hobart sits between Tasmania’s sprawling mountains and the vast estuary of the River Derwent.

Step off the beaten path and head to Tasmanian Devil Unzoo and Three Capes Track. Attractions like Seven Mile Beach and North Hobart make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hobart: Raptor Refuge (in Kettering) and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (in Brighton). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Richmond Gaol, learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of Tasmania, take in the spiritual surroundings of St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, and relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Hobart trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Melbourne to Hobart takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Melbourne in November, you will find days in Hobart are little chillier (22°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Coles Bay.

Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents.

Visit Friendly Beaches and Wineglass Bay for some beach relaxation. Bring the kids along to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Wineglass Bay Lookout. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Coles Bay: St Marys (St Marys Cranks and Tinkerers & Gone Rustic Studio and Gallery). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Freycinet National Park, get great views at Whalers Lookout, make a trip to Bicheno Blowhole, and examine the collection at Bicheno's Motorcycle Museum & Restoration.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Coles Bay vacation planner.

Drive from Hobart to Coles Bay in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Floriade and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Explore hidden gems such as ANZAC Parade Walk and Canberra Reptile Zoo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Canberra: Jeir Creek Wines (in Murrumbateman), Paddys River (Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex & Pierces Creek Forest) and Wee Jasper Reserves (in Wee Jasper). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Australian War Memorial, examine the collection at National Bonsai & Penjing Collection, identify plant and animal life at Cotter Reserve, and engage your brain at Questacon.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Canberra trip planner.

Take a bus from Coles Bay to Canberra in 10 hours. November in Canberra sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can go by car to 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.

Get some cultural insight at The Rocks and Sydney Opera House. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sydney Harbour Circle Walk and Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk. Go for a jaunt from Sydney to Manly to see Shelly Beach about 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Balmoral Beach, Mosman, examine the collection at Australian National Maritime Museum, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and enjoy the sand and surf at Tamarama Beach.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Sydney itinerary planner.

You can drive from Canberra to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sydney when traveling from Canberra in November, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.