26 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Australia trip planner
Start: Canberra
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Nabiac
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Melbourne
— 3 nights
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Geelong
— 2 nights
Taxi to Port Melbourne, Ferry to Devonport
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Devonport
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Launceston
— 1 night
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St Helens
— 2 nights
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Coles Bay
— 2 nights
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Port Arthur
— 1 night
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Richmond
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Hobart
— 3 nights
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Derwent Bridge
— 1 night
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Queenstown
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Strahan
— 2 nights
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
— 2 nights
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Stanley
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Devonport
— 1 night
Ferry to Port Melbourne, Taxi to Geelong
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Geelong
— 1 night
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Nabiac — 4 nights
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Step out of Nabiac with an excursion to Great Lakes Paddocks in Wootton--about 36 minutes away.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Nabiac itinerary planner.
Canberra to Nabiac is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Canberra in October; daily highs in Nabiac reach 29°C and lows reach 13°C. On the 9th (Sun), you're off to Melbourne.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Nabiac itinerary planner.
Canberra to Nabiac is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Canberra in October; daily highs in Nabiac reach 29°C and lows reach 13°C. On the 9th (Sun), you're off to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 3 nights
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Australia's Garden City
On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, and then don't miss a visit to Block Arcade.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Melbourne trip planner.
You can drive from Nabiac to Melbourne in 12 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nabiac in October; daily highs in Melbourne reach 24°C and lows reach 9°C. On the 12th (Wed), you're off to Geelong.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Melbourne trip planner.
You can drive from Nabiac to Melbourne in 12 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nabiac in October; daily highs in Melbourne reach 24°C and lows reach 9°C. On the 12th (Wed), you're off to Geelong.
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Geelong — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): look for gifts at The Food Purveyor, take in nature's colorful creations at Geelong Botanical Gardens, and then stroll through Eastern Beach Reserve. On the next day, examine the collection at National Wool Museum, then explore and take pictures at The Great Ocean Road, and then view the masterpieces at Surfcoastimages Gallery.
To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Geelong holiday website.
You can drive from Melbourne to Geelong in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Devonport.
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To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Geelong holiday website.
You can drive from Melbourne to Geelong in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Devonport.
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To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Devonport trip maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Geelong to Devonport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Geelong in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Devonport, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. On the 14th (Fri), you'll travel to Launceston.
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Traveling by flight from Geelong to Devonport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Geelong in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Devonport, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. On the 14th (Fri), you'll travel to Launceston.
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Launceston — 1 night
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The Heart of Tasmania
Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve and then stop by Bridestowe Lavender Estate.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Launceston trip itinerary maker website.
Traveling by car from Devonport to Launceston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Launceston sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C at night. On the 15th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to St Helens.
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To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Launceston trip itinerary maker website.
Traveling by car from Devonport to Launceston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Launceston sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C at night. On the 15th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to St Helens.
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St Helens — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): relax in the rural setting at Pyengana Dairy and then take in the dramatic scenery at St Columba Waterfall. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Bay of Fires.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the St Helens trip tool.
Traveling by car from Launceston to St Helens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Coles Bay.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the St Helens trip tool.
Traveling by car from Launceston to St Helens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Coles Bay.
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Coles Bay — 2 nights
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On the 17th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from Whalers Lookout and then don't miss a visit to Bicheno Blowhole.
For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Coles Bay online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from St Helens to Coles Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Port Arthur.
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For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Coles Bay online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from St Helens to Coles Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Port Arthur.
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Port Arthur — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck, take in the dramatic natural features at Tessellated Pavement, then explore the striking landscape at Tasmans Arch, then take some stellar pictures from Devil's Kitchen, and finally go on a hair-raising tour with Port Arthur Ghost Tours.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Port Arthur trip site.
Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Port Arthur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. On the 20th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Richmond.
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To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Port Arthur trip site.
Traveling by car from Coles Bay to Port Arthur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. On the 20th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Richmond.
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Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): have some family-friendly fun at Amaze Richmond, then admire the landmark architecture of Richmond Gaol, then stop by The Wicked Cheese Co., and finally take in the views from Richmond Bridge.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Richmond holiday planner.
Getting from Port Arthur to Richmond by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Richmond can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Hobart.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Richmond holiday planner.
Getting from Port Arthur to Richmond by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Richmond can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Hobart.
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Hobart — 3 nights
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Tasmania's Capital City
Venture out of the city with trips to Russell Falls (in Mount Field National Park), The Westerway Raspberry Farm (in Westerway) and Pulpit Rock Lookout (in New Norfolk). There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wellington, appreciate the extensive heritage of Battery Point Sculpture Trail, get a taste of the local shopping with Salamanca Market, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).
For photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Hobart trip itinerary website.
Hobart is very close to Richmond. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Derwent Bridge.
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For photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Hobart trip itinerary website.
Hobart is very close to Richmond. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Derwent Bridge.
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Derwent Bridge — 1 night
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To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Derwent Bridge trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Hobart to Derwent Bridge takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 24th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Queenstown.
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Traveling by car from Hobart to Derwent Bridge takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 24th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Queenstown.
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Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Iron Blow Lookout and then don't miss a visit to Queenstown Railway Station.
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Drive from Derwent Bridge to Queenstown in 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Strahan.
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Drive from Derwent Bridge to Queenstown in 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Strahan.
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Strahan — 2 nights
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To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Strahan road trip planning website.
Getting from Queenstown to Strahan by car takes about an hour. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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Getting from Queenstown to Strahan by car takes about an hour. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park — 2 nights
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip builder site.
Getting from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Stanley.
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Getting from Strahan to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Stanley.
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at The Nut State Reserve, make a trip to Stanley Heritage Walk, and then take in the exciting artwork at Cow 'n' Calf Art Gallery.
To find more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Stanley tour planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Stanley. In October, daily temperatures in Stanley can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. On the 28th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Devonport.
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To find more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Stanley tour planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Stanley. In October, daily temperatures in Stanley can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. On the 28th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Devonport.
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Devonport — 1 night
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On the 28th (Fri), examine the collection at House of Anvers Museum of Chocolate.
To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Devonport day trip website.
Getting from Stanley to Devonport by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Geelong.
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To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Devonport day trip website.
Getting from Stanley to Devonport by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Geelong.
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Geelong — 1 night
For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Geelong itinerary planning website.
Traveling by flight from Devonport to Geelong takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Devonport in October, you will find days in Geelong are somewhat warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (8°C). You'll set off for home on the 30th (Sun).
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Traveling by flight from Devonport to Geelong takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Devonport in October, you will find days in Geelong are somewhat warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (8°C). You'll set off for home on the 30th (Sun).
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Australia travel guide
Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
Tasmania travel guide
Unspoiled beauty and colorful nature are the hallmarks of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest state. This picturesque island boasts some of the country’s most attractive stretches of coastline and a number of distinctive, forested mountain ranges. The state capital, Hobart, serves as an ideal base for exploration of the island’s interior and opulent beaches.
