18 days in Australia Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Riverina, then explore the galleries of Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, then don't miss a visit to National Art Glass Gallery, and finally admire the natural beauty at Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.

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Canberra to Wagga Wagga is an approximately 3-hour car ride. Traveling from Canberra in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 11°C in Wagga Wagga. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Mildura.

The supplier of 80 percent of Victoria's grapes, Mildura is an integral part of the Australian wine industry.

On the 7th (Fri), take an in-depth tour of Old Wentworth Gaol, then experience rural life at Orange World, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and then see Off-Road Tours.

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Drive from Wagga Wagga to Mildura in 6 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Port Augusta.

A natural harbor established in 1852, Port Augusta houses one of the most popular tourist attractions of the area, the Wadlata Outback Center.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Remarkable National Park. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the exciting artwork at Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli, then get great views at Water Tower Lookout, then take in nature's colorful creations at Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, and finally make a trip to Matthew Flinders Red Cliff Lookout.

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Drive from Mildura to Port Augusta in 6 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time, which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. In April, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Coober Pedy.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Faye's Underground Home, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Tom's Opal Mine, then admire nature's extreme beauty at Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Serbian Orthodox Church. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Old Timers Mine and then explore the galleries of Umoona Opal Mine & Museum.

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Getting from Port Augusta to Coober Pedy by car takes about 5.5 hours. In April in Coober Pedy, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

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

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Uluru, take in the awesome beauty at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, go for a walk through Lungkata Walk, and surround yourself with nature on Uluru Astro Tour.

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Traveling by car from Coober Pedy to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. While traveling from Coober Pedy, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Alice Springs is known for wildlife, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Anzac Hill, see the interesting displays at Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum, view the masterpieces at Yubu Napa Art Gallery, and identify plant and animal life at The Kangaroo Sanctuary.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Alice Springs online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Alice Springs takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Alice Springs are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to fly 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.

Dedicate the 21st (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Adelaide Botanic Garden, identify plant and animal life at Cleland Wildlife Park, look for gifts at Unique Opal Mine Pty Ltd, and explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of South Australia.

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You can fly from Alice Springs to Adelaide in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Alice Springs in April: highs in Adelaide hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to Hay.

Hay is a town in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): cruise along The Long Paddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route, then enjoy breathtaking views from Hay Sunset Viewing Area, and then get engrossed in the history at Dunera Museum. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Hay Gaol Museum and then examine the collection at Shear Outback.

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Drive from Adelaide to Hay in 7 hours. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Hay due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive back home.