12 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.

You'll get in some beach time at Bondi Beach and Camp Cove. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The Rocks and Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: The Three Sisters (in Katoomba), Wentworth Falls (in Wentworth Falls) and Shelly Beach (in Manly). Spend the 8th (Mon) exploring nature at Bradleys Head Trail. And it doesn't end there: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, explore the striking landscape at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, and kick back and relax at Manly Beach.

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Adelaide to Sydney is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Sydney due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Sydney are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Newcastle.

While Newcastle is known for its coal exports, it's also made a name for itself with a cultural boom.

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Traveling by car from Sydney to Newcastle takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Canberra.

A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere.

Get outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Your inner history buff will appreciate Lanyon Homestead and St John the Baptist Church. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Australian War Memorial, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Zoo and Aquarium, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Australia, and ponder the world of politics at Parliament of Australia.

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Traveling by flight from Newcastle to Canberra takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Newcastle in April, with highs in Canberra at °C and lows at °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Mildura.

The supplier of 80 percent of Victoria's grapes, Mildura is an integral part of the Australian wine industry.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): explore the activities along Murray River and then sample the fine beverages at Fossey's Ginporium and Whisky Distillery.

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Getting from Canberra to Mildura by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canberra in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Mildura: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel back home.