60 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Australia journey planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Melbourne
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
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Strahan
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Gunns Plains
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Launceston
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Coles Bay
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Port Arthur
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Hobart
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Fly to Hervey Bay, Ferry to Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island, Drive to Fraser Island
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Fraser Island
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Drive to Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island, Ferry to River Heads, Fly to Hamilton Island
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Hamilton Island
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Airlie Beach
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Ferry to Hamilton Island, Fly to Cairns
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Cairns
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Melbourne — 9 nights
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Australia's Garden City
Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: Wine Compass (in Mt Martha), The Big Goose (in Moorooduc) and Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol, stroll through St. Kilda Beach, and meet the residents at The Nobbies Centre.
For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Melbourne tour planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Melbourne is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 9 hours. Traveling from Amsterdam in January, things will get warmer in Melbourne: highs are around 32°C and lows about 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Melbourne tour planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Melbourne is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 9 hours. Traveling from Amsterdam in January, things will get warmer in Melbourne: highs are around 32°C and lows about 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls, explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Clair. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on Cradle Mountain Canyons, trek along Marion's Lookout Walk, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Devils @ Cradle.
To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park road trip planner.
You can fly from Melbourne to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 3 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to take a bus to Strahan.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park road trip planner.
You can fly from Melbourne to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in 3 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to take a bus to Strahan.
Find places to stay Jan 18 — 20:
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Strahan — 2 nights
On the 21st (Sat), look for gifts at Zeehan Rock Shop, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Jukes, and then trek along Kelly Basin. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, then take in the dramatic scenery at Hogarth Falls, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Strahan itinerary planning site.
Traveling by bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Strahan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gunns Plains.
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For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Strahan itinerary planning site.
Traveling by bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Strahan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gunns Plains.
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Gunns Plains — 1 night
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On the 23rd (Mon), Head underground at Gunns Plains Caves, look for all kinds of wild species at Wings Wildlife Park, and then sample the fine beverages at Wilmot Hills Orchard & Distillery.
To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Gunns Plains trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Strahan to Gunns Plains takes 2.5 hours. In January in Gunns Plains, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Launceston.
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To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Gunns Plains trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Strahan to Gunns Plains takes 2.5 hours. In January in Gunns Plains, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Launceston.
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Launceston — 5 nights
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The Heart of Tasmania
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Launceston: Low Head Penguin Tours (in Low Head), Seahorse World (in Beauty Point) and Iron Pot Bay Vineyard (in Rowella). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve, learn about winemaking at Bell & Gong, admire the sheer force of Westmorland Falls, and explore the fascinating underground world of Marakoopa Cave.
For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Launceston visit planner.
You can drive from Gunns Plains to Launceston in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Gunns Plains in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Launceston, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Coles Bay.
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For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Launceston visit planner.
You can drive from Gunns Plains to Launceston in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Gunns Plains in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Launceston, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Coles Bay.
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Coles Bay — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Coles Bay: Craigie Knowe Vineyard (in Cranbrook), Bicheno (Bicheno Blowhole, Bicheno's Motorcycle Museum & Restoration, &more) and Melshell Oyster Shack (in Dolphin Sands). Spend the 29th (Sun) exploring nature at Freycinet National Park. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Mt Amos Climb, take a leisurely stroll along Coles Bay Jetty, trek along Wineglass Bay Lookout, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Coles Bay travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Launceston to Coles Bay by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Port Arthur.
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To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Coles Bay travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Launceston to Coles Bay by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Port Arthur.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 28 — Feb 1:
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Port Arthur — 5 nights
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Port Arthur is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Wild Ocean Tasmania, admire the landmark architecture of The Penitentiary, don't miss a visit to Remarkable Cave, and contemplate the waterfront views at Stewarts Bay.
To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Port Arthur route planning site.
You can drive from Coles Bay to Port Arthur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hobart.
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To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Port Arthur route planning site.
You can drive from Coles Bay to Port Arthur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hobart.
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Hobart — 6 nights
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Tasmania's Capital City
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hobart: Snug Bushfire Memorial (in Snug) and Raptor Refuge (in Kettering). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Wellington, admire the natural beauty at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and relax in the rural setting at Littlewood Berry Farm and Littlewood Lamb.
For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Hobart online trip builder.
You can drive from Port Arthur to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Hobart are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Fraser Island.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Hobart online trip builder.
You can drive from Port Arthur to Hobart in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Hobart are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Fraser Island.
Side Trips
Richmond, Snug Bushfire Memorial, Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Raptor Refuge
Find places to stay Feb 6 — 12:
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Fraser Island — 7 nights
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Fraser Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McKenzie, see Australian Sunset Safaris Day Tours, stroll through Indian Head, and kick back and relax at Eli Creek.
To see where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Fraser Island online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of flight, ferry, and car from Hobart to Fraser Island takes 11 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hobart in February: high temperatures in Fraser Island hover around 35°C and lows are around 24°C. You will leave for Hamilton Island on the 19th (Sun).
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To see where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Fraser Island online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of flight, ferry, and car from Hobart to Fraser Island takes 11 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hobart in February: high temperatures in Fraser Island hover around 35°C and lows are around 24°C. You will leave for Hamilton Island on the 19th (Sun).
Find places to stay Feb 12 — 19:
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Hamilton Island — 4 nights
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Hamilton Island is known for wildlife, adventure, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, don't miss a visit to Passage Peak, meet the residents at Wild life Hamilton Island, and bet on your favorite at Go-Kart Racing Track.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Hamilton Island journey planning site.
You can do a combination of car, ferry, and flight from Fraser Island to Hamilton Island in 12 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Hamilton Island when traveling from Fraser Island in February, with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to ride a ferry to Airlie Beach.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Hamilton Island journey planning site.
You can do a combination of car, ferry, and flight from Fraser Island to Hamilton Island in 12 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Hamilton Island when traveling from Fraser Island in February, with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to ride a ferry to Airlie Beach.
Find places to stay Feb 19 — 23:
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Airlie Beach — 5 nights
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Gateway to the Whitsundays
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Airlie Beach: Bowen (Mother Beddock Rock, Grays Bay, &more). There's still lots to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, cool off at Airlie Aqua Park, kick back and relax at Boathaven Beach, and look for gifts at Grotty Yachty Clothing.
To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Airlie Beach trip builder website.
Getting from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach by ferry takes about 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Cairns.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Airlie Beach trip builder website.
Getting from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach by ferry takes about 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Cairns.
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Find places to stay Feb 23 — 28:
Highlights from your trip
Cairns — 8 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Venture out of the city with trips to Port Douglas (Safaris, Horseback Riding Tours, &more), Wangetti (Rex Lookout & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures) and Kuranda (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary & Our Animals Our Earth). Spend the 2nd (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 4th (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, hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, enjoy the sand and surf at Palm Cove Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Trinity Beach.
Before you visit Cairns, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Airlie Beach to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Before you visit Cairns, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Airlie Beach to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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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.
