26 days in Australia Itinerary

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 1st (Wed): steep yourself in history at The Perth Mint, walk around Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and then contemplate the long history of Fremantle Prison. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Adventure World and then don't miss a visit to Monument Hill War Memorial.

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Traverse City, USA to Perth is an approximately 37-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Traverse City to Perth is 13 hours. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Traverse City in January: high temperatures in Perth hover around 90°F and lows are around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cervantes.

Cervantes is a town in Western Australia off Indian Ocean Drive about 198km north-north-west of the state capital, Perth in the Shire of Dandaragan local government area. For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Cervantes trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Perth to Cervantes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 3rd (Fri), you're off to Perth.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind State War Memorial, then explore the activities along Swan River, and then hunt for treasures at Fremantle Markets.

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Traveling by car from Cervantes to Perth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Margaret River.

A low-rise, laid-back town of approximately 4,500 inhabitants, Margaret River serves as an ideal local base to explore the surrounding wine region.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Meelup Beach and then take a leisurely stroll along Busselton Jetty.

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Traveling by car from Perth to Margaret River takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Albany.

Founded as a military outpost in 1826, Albany is the oldest town in Western Australia, just barely gaining this title by being settled two years earlier than Fremantle and Perth.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at The Gap and Natural Bridge, stroll through Greens Pool, and then explore the striking landscape at Elephant Rocks. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at National Anzac Centre, then enjoy the sand and surf at Middleton Beach, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by car from Margaret River to Albany takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bremer Bay.

Bremer Bay is a coastal town situated on the south coast of Western Australia in the Great Southern region between Albany and Esperance, at the mouth of the Bremer River. Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): examine the collection at Wellstead Heritage Museum, then see majestic marine mammals with Naturaliste Charters, and then take in panoramic vistas at Bremer Bay Lookout Tower. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fitzgerald River National Park.

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You can drive from Albany to Bremer Bay in 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Esperance.

Esperance is a town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, on the Southern Ocean coastline approximately 720km east-southeast of the state capital, Perth. On the 11th (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Cape Le Grand National Park. On your second day here, cruise along Great Ocean Drive, then enjoy the sand and surf at Twilight Bay, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lucky Bay.

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You can drive from Bremer Bay to Esperance in 4.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride 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.

On the 14th (Tue), admire the natural beauty at Homestead Gardens, explore the striking landscape at Alligator Gorge, and then learn about all things military at Melrose Heritage Museum. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Curdnatta Artists' Platform Gallery, take some stellar pictures from Water Tower Lookout, admire the natural beauty at Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, then don't miss a visit to Matthew Flinders Red Cliff Lookout, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Port Augusta Train Park.

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Traveling by car from Esperance to Port Augusta takes 19.5 hours. You'll lose 1.5 hours traveling from Esperance to Port Augusta due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in February, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Kangaroo Island.

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

Spend the 18th (Sat) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, get a taste of life in the country at Island Pure Sheep Dairy, look for all kinds of wild species at Raptor Domain, and get to know the resident critters at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.

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You can drive from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island in 7 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Melbourne.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee) and The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Melbourne Zoo, get engrossed in the history at Melbourne Holocaust Museum, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Melbourne route planner.

You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. Traveling from Kangaroo Island to Melbourne, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In February, daily temperatures in Melbourne can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.