31 days in Australia Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): stop by Coffee Works Port Douglas, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas day trip site.

Cork, Ireland to Port Douglas is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cork to Port Douglas is 10 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Cork in January: high temperatures in Port Douglas hover around 37°C and lows are around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Cairns.

Spend the 5th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 6th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, enjoy the sand and surf at Palm Cove Beach, and trek along Esplanade Boardwalk.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Cairns journey planner.

You can drive from Port Douglas to Cairns in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January in Cairns, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to Airlie Beach.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Airlie Beach Lagoon and then race across the water with a speed boat tour.

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You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Cairns to Airlie Beach in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Brisbane.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Opal Museum, walk around South Bank Parklands, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and then admire the natural beauty at City Botanic Gardens.

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You can fly from Airlie Beach to Brisbane in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Airlie Beach in January, Brisbane is little chillier at night with lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to 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 McKenzie, step off the mainland to explore Waddy Point, stroll through Eli Creek, and step aboard Maheno Ship Wreck.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Fraser Island route tool.

Do a combination of flight, ferry, and car from Brisbane to Fraser Island in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Fraser Island are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Sydney.

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Sydney Opera House, kick back and relax at Manly Beach, examine the collection at Australian National Maritime Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

To find ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Sydney online tour builder.

Do a combination of car, ferry, and flight from Fraser Island to Sydney in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Fraser Island in January: highs in Sydney hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Katoomba.

Katoomba is known for sightseeing, nature, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Wentworth Falls Lookout, take in nature's colorful creations at Everglades House & Gardens, appreciate the extensive heritage of The National Pass, and take some stellar pictures from Elysian Rock Lookout.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Katoomba trip maker site.

Drive from Sydney to Katoomba in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Katoomba can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Melbourne.

Melbourne is known for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, and appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip builder app.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Katoomba to Melbourne takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Melbourne when traveling from Katoomba in January, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru, get outside with Uluru Astro Tour, take in the pleasant sights at Lungkata Walk, and get engrossed in the history at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip builder app.

Getting from Melbourne to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Melbourne to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Melbourne in January, with highs in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park at 43°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Perth.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): contemplate the long history of The Perth Mint, contemplate the waterfront views at Swan River, and then appreciate the history behind State War Memorial. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Fremantle Prison, then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and then admire the natural beauty at Kings Park and Botanic Garden.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Perth day trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Perth takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), which is usually a -1.5 hour difference. In January, Perth is a bit cooler than Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - with highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.