60 days in Australia Itinerary

Jabiru is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) is known for nature, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Maguk Gorge, look for all kinds of wild species at Cahills Crossing, admire the sheer force of Gunlom Waterfall Creek, and take in the dramatic natural features at Nourlangie Rock.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) day trip planning site.

London, UK to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) is an approximately 28.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9.5 hours traveling from London to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow time for the flight 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: make a trip to Uluru, take in the dramatic natural features at Walpa Gorge, go for a walk through Lungkata Walk, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Uluru Hiking Path.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 11.5 hours. Another option is to fly. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) 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.

Spend the 15th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, identify plant and animal life at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, enjoy the sand and surf at Four Mile Beach, and don't miss a visit to St Mary’s by The Sea chapel.

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

Fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Port Douglas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Port Douglas, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in Port Douglas, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Cape Tribulation.

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.

When in Cape Tribulation, make a side trip to see Photography Tours in Daintree, approximately Daintree away. Spend the 20th (Sun) exploring nature at Daintree National Park. Next up on the itinerary: take a peaceful walk through Gondwana Rainforest, hike along Dubuji Boardwalk, learn more about the world around you at Daintree Entomological museum, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Cape Tribulation trip itinerary website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda (about 34 minutes away). Spend the 23rd (Wed) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, kick back and relax at Palm Cove Beach, admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens, and don't miss a visit to Green Island.

Make your Cairns itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Drive from Cape Tribulation to Cairns in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Cairns sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel to Airlie Beach.

Very much a town with an emphasis on the tropical lifestyle, Airlie Beach offers exotic surroundings with palm trees and charming, sandy beaches.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): see the world from above with a helicopter tour and then step aboard Whitsunday Passage. Here are some ideas for day two: race across the water with a speed boat tour and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Whitsunday Crocodile Safari.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Airlie Beach trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Cairns to Airlie Beach takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cairns in October, you will find days in Airlie Beach are little chillier (30°C), and nights are about the same (24°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Brisbane is known for parks, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around South Bank Parklands, take some stellar pictures from Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, take in nature's colorful creations at City Botanic Gardens, and identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Brisbane trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Airlie Beach to Brisbane takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Airlie Beach in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Brisbane, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Hervey Bay.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hervey Bay: Bundaberg (Promisedland Cordalba State Forest & Kalki Moon Distilling Company). There's still lots to do: cast your line with a fishing tour, cool off at WetSide Water Park, take an in-depth tour of Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum, and grab your bike and head to Esplanade.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Hervey Bay tour builder app.

Getting from Brisbane to Hervey Bay by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In November in Hervey Bay, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can travel to Fraser Island.

Fraser Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake Birrabeen, take a tour of Maheno Ship Wreck, kick back and relax at Seventy-Five Mile Beach, and relax and rejuvenate at Fraser Island Day Spa.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Fraser Island trip builder app.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island takes 5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Noosa.

Known for its "green" development and north-facing beach, Noosa is a natural getaway.

On the 11th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Noosa National Park. On your second day here, indulge in some personalized pampering at The Noosa Spa, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then browse the exhibits of Seaview Art Gallery.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Noosa itinerary builder site.

Getting from Fraser Island to Noosa by combination of car and ferry takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Lord Howe Island.

Bursting out of the Tasman Sea, Lord Howe Island offers stunning scenery and many sandy beaches.

Lord Howe Island is known for beaches, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Ned's Beach, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Gower, and stroll through Old Settlement Beach.

For reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lord Howe Island trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Noosa to Lord Howe Island takes 3.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Noosa to Lord Howe Island. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough 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.

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see a show at Sydney Opera House, hunt for treasures at Sydney Fish Market, visit Darling Harbour, and trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Sydney trip planner.

You can fly from Lord Howe Island to Sydney in 3.5 hours. You'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Lord Howe Island to Sydney due to the time zone difference. November in Sydney sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to fly to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Dedicate the 25th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 22nd (Fri), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Melbourne trip itinerary website.

Fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in November, expect a bit cooler with lows of 11°C in Melbourne. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Perth.

A modern metropolis of glassy skyscrapers, waterside boulevards, and lush residential neighborhoods, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan Coastal Plain.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): stroll around Kings Park and Botanic Garden, then contemplate the long history of The Perth Mint, and then explore the activities along Swan River.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Perth trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Melbourne to Perth in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Western Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in November, expect Perth to be somewhat warmer, temps between 33°C and 15°C. On the 29th (Fri), you'll travel back home.