12 days in Australia Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Royal Botanic Gardens and Eureka Skydeck. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, get lost in a book at State Library Victoria, contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol, and stroll around Fitzroy Gardens.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Melbourne trip itinerary planning website.

Bengaluru, India to Melbourne is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4.5 hours traveling from Bengaluru to Melbourne. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Bengaluru in November; daily highs in Melbourne reach 73°F and lows reach 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Parliament of Australia, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Burley Griffin, and then get engrossed in the history at Australian War Memorial.

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Getting from Melbourne to Canberra by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Canberra can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sydney Opera House and Bondi to Coogee Walk. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, take a stroll through Darling Harbour, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Sydney trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Canberra to Sydney takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canberra in November, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Sydney, with lows around 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Cairns.

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): get outside with Outdoor Activities. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and then kick back and relax at Palm Cove Beach.

To find traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cairns trip planning app.

You can fly from Sydney to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in November, things will get somewhat warmer in Cairns: highs are around 87°F and lows about 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to fly to Perth.

A modern metropolis of glassy skyscrapers, waterside boulevards, and lush residential neighborhoods, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan Coastal Plain.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Swan River, then steep yourself in history at The Perth Mint, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Kings Park and Botanic Garden.

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Fly from Cairns to Perth in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Cairns to Perth due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier evenings in Perth when traveling from Cairns in November, with lows around 56°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Mon) before leaving for home.