27 days in Australia Itinerary

Visit the city of Dubbo, the most populous urban area in the Orana Region, for an exciting and thriving multicultural city from which to explore the surrounding Great Western Plains.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Dubbo sightseeing planner.

Sydney to Dubbo is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Dubbo when traveling from Sydney in May, with lows around 7°C. On the 12th (Fri), you'll travel to Broken Hill.

Visit Broken Hill to tour the mines and stay for the authentic feel of an outback settlement.

Step out of Broken Hill with an excursion to Mundi Mundi Lookout in Silverton--about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Royal Flying Doctor Service, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Synagogue of the Outback Museum, take in the architecture and design of School of the Air, and identify plant and animal life at The Broken Hill Sculptures & Living Desert Sanctuary.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Broken Hill online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Dubbo to Broken Hill takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dubbo in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Broken Hill, with lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car 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 15th (Mon), take in the exciting artwork at Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli, take some stellar pictures from Water Tower Lookout, then take in nature's colorful creations at Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, and finally don't miss a visit to Matthew Flinders Red Cliff Lookout. Here are some ideas for day two: get great views at Hancock's Lookout, take in the dramatic natural features at Alligator Gorge, and then take an in-depth tour of Melrose Heritage Museum.

To see photos and tourist information, refer to the Port Augusta travel planning website.

You can drive from Broken Hill to Port Augusta in 4.5 hours. You'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Broken Hill to Port Augusta due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Broken Hill in May since evenings lows in Port Augusta dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Coober Pedy.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): browse the exhibits of Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, see the interesting displays at Old Timers Mine, then see the interesting displays at Faye's Underground Home, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian Orthodox Church.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Coober Pedy trip maker tool.

Getting from Port Augusta to Coober Pedy by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive 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: look for all kinds of wild species at The Kangaroo Sanctuary, take some stellar pictures from Anzac Hill, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and examine the collection at Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Alice Springs online visit planner.

Getting from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs by car takes about 8 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Coober Pedy in May since evenings lows in Alice Springs dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Kings Canyon.

On the 23rd (Tue), see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then take in breathtaking views at Kings Canyon, and then take a memorable drive along Mereenie Loop Road. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Watarrka National Park.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kings Canyon trip planner.

Traveling by car from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive 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: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, explore the striking landscape at Uluru, go for a walk through Mala Walk, and trek along Uluru Hiking Path.

Before you visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Kings Canyon to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. On the 29th (Mon), you're off to Coober Pedy.

On the 30th (Tue), admire nature's extreme beauty at Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catacomb Church.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Coober Pedy trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Coober Pedy in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Port Augusta.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): view the masterpieces at Curdnatta Artists' Platform Gallery, then learn about all things military at RSL Military Museum, then explore the galleries of Homestead Gardens, and finally enjoy some diversion at Port Augusta Train Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Port Augusta online holiday planner.

Getting from Coober Pedy to Port Augusta by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Mildura.

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

Go for a jaunt from Mildura to Balranald to see Mungo National Park about 1h 50 min away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Lock 11, get in on the family fun at Putt Putt Family Fun Centre, admire the masterpieces at Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead, and examine the collection at Mildura Holden Motor Museum.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mildura vacation builder.

Drive from Port Augusta to Mildura in 6 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Port Augusta to Mildura. June in Mildura sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Wagga Wagga.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Monte Cristo Homestead, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Albert, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.

Discover how to plan a Wagga Wagga trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Mildura to Wagga Wagga takes 6 hours. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in June, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car back home.