30 days in Australia Itinerary

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.

Sydney is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see a show at Sydney Opera House, meet the residents at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, wander the streets of The Rocks, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Sydney trip itinerary builder.

Santiago, Chile to Sydney is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Santiago to Sydney is 14 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Sydney can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga and Lungkata Walk. There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Mala Walk, get a dose of the wild on Uluru Astro Tour, explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole, and explore the striking landscape at Uluru.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Sydney to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time, which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. While traveling from Sydney, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel 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 24th (Sun): examine the collection at National Anzac Centre, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then pause for some photo ops at Desert Mounted Corps Memorial. On your second day here, kick back and relax at Greens Pool, then don't miss a visit to Albany Wind Farm, and then explore the striking landscape at The Gap and Natural Bridge.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Albany road trip planner.

You can do a combination of flight, train, and bus from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Albany in 16.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1.5 hours traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Albany. Traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in September, things will get a bit cooler in Albany: highs are around 21°C and lows about 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Kayaking & Canoeing and Lake Cave. Explore Margaret River's surroundings by going to Augusta (Jewel Cave & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse). There's still lots to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Margaret River journey maker app.

Drive from Albany to Margaret River in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Broome.

A relaxed town of tree-shaded streets and scenic coastal stretches, Broome gained renown as a center of the pearling industry in the late 19th century.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then identify plant and animal life at Malcolm Douglas Broome Crocodile Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Broome Historical Museum, kick back and relax at Cable Beach, and then explore the striking landscape at Gantheaume Point.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Broome online road trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Margaret River to Broome in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. September in Broome sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Darwin.

The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia.

Explore hidden gems such as Nature & Wildlife Tours and Crocosaurus Cove. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Defence of Darwin Experience, make a splash at Darwin Waterfront, get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Darwin trip maker site.

You can fly from Broome to Darwin in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time is 1.5 hours. In October in Darwin, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can fly to Port Douglas.

A holiday in Port Douglas balances an activity-filled getaway with plenty of opportunities to relax, thanks to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and bustling beach life.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): take an exotic tour of a safari tour and then look for all kinds of wild species at Mossman Gorge Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, then get great views at Flagstaff Hill Lookout, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Port Douglas trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Darwin to Port Douglas by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Darwin to Port Douglas due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Darwin in October: high temperatures in Port Douglas hover around 34°C and lows are around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Botanical Gardens and Billy Tea Safaris. Venture out of the city with trips to Palm Cove Beach (in Palm Cove) and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (in Kuranda). Spend the 8th (Sun) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 10th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, have fun at Muddy's Playground, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Cairns holiday app.

Drive from Port Douglas to Cairns in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can fly to Hervey Bay.

With the largest population in the Fraser Coast Region, Hervey Bay is a hub of activity.

On the 11th (Wed), admire the natural beauty at Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a splash at WetSide Water Park, then grab your bike and head to Esplanade, and then don't miss a visit to The Pier.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Hervey Bay trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cairns in October: high temperatures in Hervey Bay hover around 31°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Toowoomba.

Toowoomba is a city in the Darling Downs region in the Australian state of Queensland. Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): brush up on your military savvy at Milne Bay Military Museum, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Gardens USQ QLD, and then walk around Laurel Bank Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Toowoomba trip website.

Getting from Hervey Bay to Toowoomba by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Hervey Bay in October, Toowoomba is a bit cooler at night with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Norfolk Island.

Pine trees, rolling green hills, and dramatic cliffs typify Norfolk Island, an Australian offshore territory 1,412 km (877 mi) east of the mainland.

On the 15th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Barnabas Chapel, then make a trip to Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama, and then kick back and relax at Emily Bay.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Norfolk Island trip builder tool.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Toowoomba to Norfolk Island in 8 hours. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Norfolk Island Time (NFT) is 1 hour. When traveling from Toowoomba in October, plan for little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in Norfolk Island: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.