31 days in Australia Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Trinity Beach, kick back and relax at Palm Cove Beach, and then admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Cairns online trip maker .

Kolkata (Calcutta), India to Cairns is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Cairns. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in April: high temperatures in Cairns hover around 34°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

For quintessential Outback scenery and culture, you can't beat a holiday in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage Site.

On the 3rd (Wed), get outside with Walpa Gorge, trek along Kuniya Walk, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the verdant scenery at Valley of the Winds, take in the awesome beauty at Kata Tjuta, and then get your bearings at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip maker app .

Traveling by flight from Cairns to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Cairns in April since evenings lows in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Bondi Beach and Clovelly Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Rocks and Sydney Opera House. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Darling Harbour, see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, don't miss a visit to Sydney Harbour Bridge, and enjoy the sand and surf at Manly Beach.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Sydney road trip planning app .

Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Sydney takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in April, plan for a bit cooler days in Sydney, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Norfolk Island Cemetery and St. Barnabas Chapel. Norfolk Island Museum and Gallery Guava will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Emily Bay, pause for some photo ops at Captain Cook's Monument, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Pitt, and look for all kinds of wild species at Hundred Acres Reserve.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Norfolk Island journey maker site .

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Norfolk Island takes 5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) to Norfolk Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Sydney in April, Norfolk Island is a bit warmer at night with lows of 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel to Coles Bay.

Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents.

Get some cultural insight at St Marys Cranks and Tinkerers and Madd=Mudd Studio Gallery. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Wineglass Bay Lookout and Coles Bay Jetty. Spend the 12th (Fri) exploring nature at Freycinet National Park. There's still lots to do: get interesting insight from Tours and kick back and relax at Wineglass Bay.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Coles Bay trip itinerary planning site .

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Norfolk Island to Coles Bay in 11.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Norfolk Time (NFT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (Tasmania) (AEST) is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Hobart.

Snaking up the side of a rounded, tree-dotted hill, Hobart sits between Tasmania’s sprawling mountains and the vast estuary of the River Derwent.

On the 14th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Hobart Convict Penitentiary, admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, then see the interesting displays at Mawson's Hut Replica Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Battery Point Sculpture Trail. On your second day here, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cascade Brewery, steep yourself in history at Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, then look for all kinds of wild species at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and finally snap pictures at Richmond Bridge.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Hobart online trip itinerary maker .

You can drive from Coles Bay to Hobart in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In April in Hobart, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Explore hidden gems such as Mait's Rest and Port Campbell National Park. Take a break from the city and head to Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. Step out of Port Campbell to go to Apollo Bay and see Mariners Lookout, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: get great views at Loch Ard Gorge and make a trip to Gibsons Steps.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Port Campbell trip planner .

Getting from Hobart to Port Campbell by combination of flight, train, and bus takes about 10 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel to Esperance.

Esperance is a town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, on the Southern Ocean coastline approximately 720km east-southeast of the state capital, Perth. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Thistle Cove and Cape Le Grand National Park. Step out of the city life by going to Blue Haven Beach and Hellfire Bay. There's much more to do: stroll through Ten Mile Lagoon, kick back and relax at Salmon Beach, and cruise along Great Ocean Drive.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Esperance trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus, train, and flight from Port Campbell to Esperance takes 14 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Port Campbell to Esperance is minus 2 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Esperance can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive 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.

The Church of Saint John the Evangelist and Point King Lighthouse will appeal to history buffs. Discover out-of-the-way places like Lowlands Beach and Greens Pool. Explore Albany's surroundings by going to Cheynes Beach (in Waychinicup National Park), Cosy Corner Beach (in Kronkup) and Denmark (Anvil Beach & Monkey Rock). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at National Anzac Centre, get engrossed in the history at Albany's Historic Whaling Station, explore the striking landscape at The Gap and Natural Bridge, and kick back and relax at Nanarup Beach.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Albany trip maker website .

Traveling by car from Esperance to Albany takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Albany are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) 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.

Get outdoors at Lake Cave and Meelup Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Hamelin Bay Jetty. When in Margaret River, make a side trip to see Jewel Cave in Augusta, approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and learn about winemaking at Howard Park - Margaret River Winery and Cellar Door.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Margaret River trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Albany to Margaret River by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.