46 days in Australia Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Nature & Wildlife Tours and Mindil Beach. Defence of Darwin Experience and Mbantua Fine Art Gallery (Darwin) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at East Point Reserve, see the interesting displays at 1934 Qantas Hangar, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral, and tee off at Palmerston Golf & Country Club.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Darwin online tour planner.

Chicago, USA to Darwin is an approximately 27-hour flight. You'll lose 15.5 hours traveling from Chicago to Darwin due to the time zone difference. In November, Darwin is warmer than Chicago - with highs of 92°F and lows of 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Uluru and Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga. Attractions like Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and Mutitjulu Waterhole make great kid-friendly stops. When in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, make a side trip to see Curtin Springs in Alice Springs, approximately Alice Springs away. There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Mala Walk, hike along Uluru Hiking Path, look for all kinds of wild species at Kuniya Walk, and make a trip to Field of Light.

To find reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip builder app.

Fly from Darwin to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Darwin in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with lows of 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Cairns.

You'll get in some beach time at Palm Cove Beach and Yorkeys Knob Beach. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and Samurai Gallery Australia. Get out of town with these interesting Cairns side-trips: Mulgrave Settlers Museum (in Gordonvale), Babinda Boulders (in Babinda) and Kuranda (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary & Birdworld Kuranda). There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, see Off-Road Tours, make a trip to Captain Cook Highway Rock Stacks, and look for all kinds of wild species at Michaelmas Cay.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Cairns itinerary maker site.

Fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. 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 November, you will find days in Cairns are slightly colder (87°F), and nights are a bit warmer (72°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Airlie Beach.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Whitsunday Crocodile Safari. Get outdoors at Catseye Beach and Turtle Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Hamilton Island Golf Club (in Hamilton Island), Horseshoe Bay (in Bowen) and Cape Hillsborough National Park (in Cape Hillsborough). There's more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas and stroll through Whitsunday Great Walk.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Airlie Beach online vacation planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Cairns to Airlie Beach takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Airlie Beach can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Gold Coast.

Visit Fingal Head Lighthouse and Newstead House for their historical value. Get in touch with nature at Kurrawa Beach and Zipline. Change things up with these side-trips from Gold Coast: Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah), Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre (in Daisy Hill) and Byron Bay (Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Wategos Beach). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Burleigh Head National Park, identify plant and animal life at Federation Walk Coastal Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Greenmount Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Tugun Beach.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Gold Coast tour planner.

Fly from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Airlie Beach in November, expect slightly colder with lows of 64°F in Gold Coast. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Sydney.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Balmoral Beach, Mosman and Anzac Memorial. Get outdoors at Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee Walk. When in Sydney, make a side trip to see Shelly Beach in Manly, approximately Manly away. Spend the 10th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, kick back and relax at Tamarama Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Manly Scenic Walkway, and wander the streets of King Street.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney sightseeing tool.

Getting from Gold Coast to Sydney by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sydney are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Melbourne.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Melbourne Museum and Collins St/Swanston St. Escape the urban bustle at Brighton Beach and St Kilda Pier. The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Melbourne Zoo, take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck, take an in-depth tour of Melbourne Holocaust Museum, and admire the masterpieces at ArtVo.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Melbourne driving holiday planning site.

Getting from Sydney to Melbourne by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Sydney in December since evenings lows in Melbourne dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.