55 days in Australia Itinerary

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Fly to Brisbane International Airport, Drive to Kingaroy
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Kingaroy
— 1 night
Drive
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Bunya Mountains
— 1 night
Drive
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St George
— 1 night
Drive
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Toowoomba
— 4 nights
Drive
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Warwick
— 2 nights
Drive
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Ballandean
— 5 nights
Drive
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Cairns
— 2 nights
Fly
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Noosa
— 3 nights
Fly
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
— 3 nights
Fly
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Whitsunday Island
— 2 nights
Fly
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Esperance
— 2 nights
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Fly to Perth, Foot to Snook Rd Before Ross Dr, Bus to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand D6, Train to Joondalup Stn Platform 2, Bus to Cervantes
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Cervantes
— 3 nights
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Bus to Winton Road, Train to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand D6, Bus to Snook Rd Before Ross Dr, Foot to Perth, Fly to Byron Bay
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Byron Bay
— 2 nights
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Fly to Avalon, Bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Train to Warrnambool, Bus to Port Campbell
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Port Campbell
— 2 nights
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Bus to Warrnambool, Train to Geelong, Shuttle to Melbourne, Fly to Port Douglas
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Port Douglas
— 2 nights
Drive
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Shoal Bay
— 2 nights
Drive
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Warrnambool
— 2 nights
Train to Southern Cross, Fly to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
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Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
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Kingaroy — 1 night

On the 23rd (Wed), do a tasting at Crane Wines and then learn about winemaking at Kingsley Grove Estate. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Mt Wooroolin Lookout and then take in panoramic vistas at Kingaroy Observatory.

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Montreal, Canada to Kingaroy is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to Kingaroy is 15 hours. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Montreal in January, with highs in Kingaroy at 35°C and lows at 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bunya Mountains.
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Find places to stay Jan 23 — 24:

Bunya Mountains — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Bunya Mountains National Park.

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Traveling by car from Kingaroy to Bunya Mountains takes an hour. In January, daytime highs in Bunya Mountains are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to St George.
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Find places to stay Jan 24 — 25:
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St George — 1 night

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the St George driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Bunya Mountains to St George in 4 hours. On the 27th (Sun), you're off to Toowoomba.
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Find places to stay Jan 25 — 27:

Toowoomba — 4 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cobb+Co Museum and Queens Park Botanic Gardens. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like St Luke's Anglican Church and Milne Bay Military Museum.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Toowoomba day trip planner.

You can drive from St George to Toowoomba in 4.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Toowoomba are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to drive to Warwick.
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Find places to stay Jan 27 — 31:

Warwick — 2 nights

On the 1st (Fri), steep yourself in history at Glengallan Homestead & Heritage Centre. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at The Warwick and District Historical Society Inc - Museum, then bet on your favorite at Morgan Park Raceway, and then see human ingenuity at work at Leslie Dam.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Warwick online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Toowoomba to Warwick takes 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Warwick can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ballandean.
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Ballandean — 5 nights

Do some cultural sightseeing at Stanthorpe Museum and Golden Grove Estate. Get in touch with nature at Girraween National Park and Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park. Step out of Ballandean to go to Stanthorpe and see Aloomba Lavender Farm, which is approximately 34 minutes away.

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Traveling by car from Warwick to Ballandean takes an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cairns.
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Cairns — 2 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Your day by day itinerary now includes Scuba & Snorkeling. Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Historic Village Herberton, look for gifts at Gallo DairyLand, and then identify plant and animal life at Atherton Tablelands.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairns vacation tool.

Traveling by car from Ballandean to Cairns takes 20 hours. February in Cairns sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Noosa.
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Noosa — 3 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Noosa National Park. On the 11th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of Noosa National Park and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tewantin National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Sunshine Castle, look for all kinds of wild species at Point Cartwright, and then kick back and relax at Marcoola Beach.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Noosa trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Cairns to Noosa by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Find places to stay Feb 10 — 13:

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — 3 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga. On the 14th (Thu), explore the striking landscape at Walpa Gorge, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, then take in the exciting artwork at Walkatjara Art Uluru, and finally trek along Uluru Hiking Path. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on nature at Wintjiri Arts + Museum, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then explore the striking landscape at Uluru, and finally stroll through Kuniya Walk.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Noosa to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Noosa to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is minus 0.5 hours. February in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park sees daily highs of 43°C and lows of 25°C at night. On the 16th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Whitsunday Island.
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Find places to stay Feb 13 — 16:

Whitsunday Island — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Whitehaven Beach. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Whitsunday Islands National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Whitehaven Beach and then explore the activities along Hill Inlet.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Whitsunday Island sightseeing site.

You can fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Whitsunday Island in 8.5 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 0.5 hour difference. Traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in February, expect nights in Whitsunday Island to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are slightly colder, around 36°C. On the 19th (Tue), you're off to Esperance.
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Find places to stay Feb 16 — 19:

Esperance — 2 nights

Cape Le Grand National Park has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): kick back and relax at Cape Le Grand National Park. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Esperance Stonehenge, view the masterpieces at Cindy Poole Glass Gallery, then stroll through Blue Haven Beach, and finally trek along Rotary Lookout.

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Traveling by flight from Whitsunday Island to Esperance takes 13.5 hours. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Whitsunday Island to Esperance due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Whitsunday Island in February; daily highs in Esperance reach 32°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time for travel to Cervantes.
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Find places to stay Feb 19 — 22:

Cervantes — 3 nights

You've now added The Pinnacles Desert to your itinerary. On the 23rd (Sat), kick back and relax at Back Beach, then explore the gorgeous colors at Lancelin Island, then explore the striking landscape at The Pinnacles Desert, and finally kick back and relax at Hangover Bay. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Nambung National Park.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Cervantes trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and train from Esperance to Cervantes takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Byron Bay.
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Byron Bay — 2 nights

Cape Byron Walking Track has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): kick back and relax at Greenmount Beach, then hike along Cape Byron Walking Track, and then kick back and relax at Wategos Beach. On the next day, enjoy the sand and surf at Tugun Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at David Fleay Wildlife Park, and then enjoy the sea views from Fingal Head Lighthouse.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Byron Bay journey planner.

You can do a combination of bus, train, and flight from Cervantes to Byron Bay in 12.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Cervantes to Byron Bay, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. February in Byron Bay sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Port Campbell.
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Port Campbell — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Port Campbell National Park. Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Port Campbell National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a peaceful walk through The Redwoods, take in the dramatic scenery at Triplet Falls, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Loch Ard Gorge.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Port Campbell vacation planning site.

You can do a combination of flight, bus, and train from Byron Bay to Port Campbell in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Port Douglas.
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Port Douglas — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Scuba & Snorkeling. On the 4th (Mon), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Tue): explore the gorgeous colors at Opal Reef, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, and then stroll through Four Mile Beach.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Port Douglas day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus, train, shuttle, and flight from Port Campbell to Port Douglas takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In March in Port Douglas, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Shoal Bay.
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Find places to stay Mar 3 — 6:

Shoal Bay — 2 nights

You've now added Tomaree Head to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): enjoy the sea views from Point Stephens Lighthouse, enjoy the sand and surf at Zenith Beach, then identify plant and animal life at Tomaree Head, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Winda Woppa Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Tomaree National Park.

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Traveling by car from Port Douglas to Shoal Bay takes 27 hours. In March, Shoal Bay is little chillier than Port Douglas - with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Warrnambool.
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Find places to stay Mar 6 — 9:

Warrnambool — 2 nights

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Thunder point Coastal Reserve, explore the different monuments and memorials at Tower Hill Cemetery, look for all kinds of wild species at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, then view the masterpieces at Blarney Books and Art, then admire the landmark architecture of Port Fairy Lighthouse On Griffiths Island, and finally head off the coast to Griffiths Island. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Capital Cinema, Warrnambool, take in the exciting artwork at Warrnambool Art Gallery, then examine the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, then look for all kinds of wild species at Childer's Cove, and finally explore the activities along Bay of Islands.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Warrnambool tour itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Shoal Bay to Warrnambool takes 14 hours. On the 12th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park).
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Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Mamukala Billabong, then identify plant and animal life at Anbangbang Billabong, and then hike along Bardedjilidji Walk. On the 14th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mirray Lookout and then identify plant and animal life at Cahills Crossing.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) trip maker.

Getting from Warrnambool to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) by combination of train and flight takes about 14.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Warrnambool to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
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