30 days in Australia Itinerary

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Train to Copenhagen Airport, Fly to Sydney
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Sydney
— 4 nights
Fly
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Hervey Bay
— 3 nights
Drive
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Eumundi
— 2 nights
Fly
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
— 4 nights
Fly to Darwin, Drive to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
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Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
— 6 nights
Drive to Darwin, Fly to Port Douglas
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Port Douglas
— 4 nights
Drive
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Cape Tribulation
— 2 nights
Drive
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Cairns
— 3 nights
Fly to Copenhagen, Train to Malmo

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Sydney — 4 nights

The Harbour City

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.
Do your shopping at ATTY Gallery and Brett Whiteley Studio. Get in touch with nature at Bondi Beach and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Get out of town with these interesting Sydney side-trips: Falls Gallery (in Wentworth Falls), Katoomba (Gallery ONE88 Fine Arts & Lost Bear Gallery) and Leura Mall (in Leura). Next up on the itinerary: see a show at Sydney Opera House, snap pictures at Sydney Harbour Bridge, explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of New South Wales, and examine the collection at Australian National Maritime Museum.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Sydney itinerary tool.

Malmo, Sweden to Sydney is an approximately 26-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly. Traveling from Malmo to Sydney, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Malmo in November: high temperatures in Sydney hover around 29°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Hervey Bay.
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Hervey Bay — 3 nights

With the largest population in the Fraser Coast Region, Hervey Bay is a hub of activity.
Get a sense of the local culture at Elfotography Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Mary Ryan's and Ashleigh Manley Art Gallery Homewares & Gifts. Go for a jaunt from Hervey Bay to Maryborough to see Wide Bay Hospitals Museum about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, indulge your taste buds at Maryborough Markets, enjoy the sand and surf at Burrum Heads Beach, and make a trip to Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

To find maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Hervey Bay trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Hervey Bay takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hervey Bay can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Eumundi.
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Eumundi — 2 nights

Eumundi is a small town and locality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, 21 km south-west of Noosa Heads and 118 km north of the state capital, Brisbane. Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): stop by The Real McCaul, view the masterpieces at Artisans Gallery, then get all the information you need at Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitor Centre, then take in the exciting artwork at Montville Art Gallery, and finally view the masterpieces at Tina Cooper Gallery. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the eclectic array of goods at The Original Eumundi Markets and then browse the exhibits of Artworks in Clay by Anne Gentry-Smith.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Eumundi trip builder app.

You can drive from Hervey Bay to Eumundi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — 4 nights

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.
Take a break from the city and head to Uluru and Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Walpa Gorge and Mutitjulu Waterhole. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Mala Walk, hike along Kuniya Walk, tour the pleasant surroundings at Uluru Hiking Path, and take an in-depth tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

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Traveling by flight from Eumundi to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park takes 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. In December in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, expect temperatures between 42°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park).
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Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) — 6 nights

Jabiru is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cahills Crossing and Mirray Lookout. Visiting Bardedjilidji Walk and Mamukala Wetlands will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, explore the striking landscape at Anbangbang Rock Shelter, look for all kinds of wild species at Anbangbang Billabong, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Kubara.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) holiday maker site.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) in 14.5 hours. Another option is to drive. You will leave for Port Douglas on the 18th (Sun).
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Port Douglas — 4 nights

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.
Head to Sunday Market Port Douglas and Ngarru Galleryfor some retail therapy. Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris will get you outdoors. On the 21st (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with Brett's Outback Tasting Adventures. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Mossman Gorge Centre, relax and rejuvenate at The Deep Retreat Port Douglas, see the vivid underwater world at Opal Reef, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas trip builder.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) to Port Douglas takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) to Port Douglas is 0.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Port Douglas are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can travel to Cape Tribulation.
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Cape Tribulation — 2 nights

A lush headland that's part of the forested Daintree Region, Cape Tribulation was so named by Lieutenant--later Captain--Cook in 1770, when his ship ran aground in the area.
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): see some colorful creatures with Ocean Safari, then trek along Dubuji Boardwalk, then learn more about the world around you at Daintree Entomological museum, and finally kick back and relax at Cape Tribulation Beach. On your second day here, see D'Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Cape Tribulation itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation. In December, daily temperatures in Cape Tribulation can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Cairns.
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Cairns — 3 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

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.
Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): browse the exhibits of Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns and then trek along Esplanade Boardwalk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Mon): look for gifts at Annie's at the Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Palm Cove Beach, then kick back and relax at Trinity Beach, and finally take an exotic tour of Billy Tea Safaris.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Cairns visit planner.

You can drive from Cape Tribulation to Cairns in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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Australia travel guide

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Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
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