29 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Melbourne: St Ambrose's Catholic Church (in Woodend), Spas (in Daylesford) and Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat). On the 1st (Thu), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, make a trip to Hosier Lane, get engrossed in the history at Immigration Museum, and try to win big at Crown Casino.

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Geneva, Switzerland to Melbourne is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Geneva to Melbourne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Geneva in August, expect nights in Melbourne to be a bit cooler, around 6°C, while days are cooler, around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Paronella Park (in Mena Creek), Palm Cove (Palm Cove Beach & Spas) and Kuranda (The Not Just Chocolate Shop, Peter Jarver Gallery, &more). Spend the 7th (Wed) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, see Off-Road Tours, brush up on your military savvy at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Atherton Tablelands.

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You can fly from Melbourne to Cairns in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Melbourne in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cairns, with highs around 33°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) 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.

Coogee Beach has been added to your itinerary. There's still lots to do: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, take a stroll through The Rocks, and take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

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Getting from Cairns to Sydney by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Cairns in September; daily highs in Sydney reach 25°C and lows reach 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Melbourne.

Step out of Melbourne to go to Werribee and see Werribee Open Range Zoo, which is approximately 42 minutes away. Dedicate the 25th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. See even more of Melbourne: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, and stroll around Fitzroy Gardens.

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You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in September, expect Melbourne to be slightly colder, temps between 20°C and 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can fly back home.