13 days in Australia Itinerary
13 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Australia trip planner
Route & dates
13 days in Australia Itinerary
Start: Sydney
Drive:
1h 30min
1
Katoomba
— 2 nights
Find places to stay »
Drive:
3h 45min
2
Dubbo
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Fly:
4h 30min
3
Hervey Bay
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
5h 30min
4
Ipswich
— 3 nights
Find places to stay »
Drive:
5h 15min
5
Coffs Harbour
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
2h 30min
6
Armidale
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
2h
7
Tamworth
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Fly:
3h 15min
End: Sydney
Edit
View full calendar
2
nights
Katoomba
2
nights

Located off of the Great Western Highway, Katoomba is the main hub of the City of Blue Mountains.Attractions like Jenolan Caves and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Wentworth Falls, make a trip to Echo Point Lookout, get to know the fascinating history of The National Pass, and hike along The Giant Stairway.
For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Katoomba tour itinerary planner.
Sydney to Katoomba is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Dubbo.
Things to do in Katoomba
Side Trips
Blackheath, The National Pass, Jenolan Caves, The Nook, Coachwood Glen Nature Trail
Find places to stay Dec 26 — 28:
Highlights from your plan

The Three Sisters
3:30pm, Thu Dec 27

Jenolan Caves
3:00pm, Wed Dec 26

Wentworth Falls
11:00am, Wed Dec 26
1
night
Dubbo
1
night

Visit the city of Dubbo, the most populous urban area in the Orana Region, for an exciting and thriving multicultural city from which to explore the surrounding Great Western Plains.On the 29th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Old Dubbo Gaol, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and then make a trip to Alladins Cave Bottle House.
To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Dubbo trip site .
Drive from Katoomba to Dubbo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Katoomba in December, you will find days in Dubbo are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel to Hervey Bay.
Things to do in Dubbo
Find places to stay Dec 28 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Taronga Western Plains Zoo
12:00pm, Sat Dec 29

Old Dubbo Gaol
10:00am, Sat Dec 29

Alladins Cave Bottle House
4:30pm, Sat Dec 29
1
night
Hervey Bay
1
night
©
With the largest population in the Fraser Coast Region, Hervey Bay is a hub of activity.On the 30th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To find reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Hervey Bay online trip maker .
Fly from Dubbo to Hervey Bay in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dubbo in December, expect nights in Hervey Bay to be a bit warmer, around 23°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ipswich.
Things to do in Hervey Bay
Find places to stay Dec 29 — 30:
Highlights from your plan
©
Dolphin & Whale Watching
1:30pm, Sun Dec 30

Esplanade
10:00am, Sun Dec 30
3
nights
Ipswich
3
nights

Ipswich is an urban region in south-east Queensland, Australia, which is located in the south-west of the Brisbane metropolitan area. Kids will appreciate attractions like Dreamworld and Wet 'n' Wild Water World. Change things up with these side-trips from Ipswich: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (in Currumbin), Robina Town Shopping Centre (in Robina) and Oxenford (Paradise Country & Warner Bros. Movie World). Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Cuckoo Clock Nest and admire the landmark architecture of St Marys Catholic Church.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ipswich road trip planning website .
Traveling by car from Hervey Bay to Ipswich takes 4 hours. In December in Ipswich, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Coffs Harbour.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ipswich road trip planning website .
Traveling by car from Hervey Bay to Ipswich takes 4 hours. In December in Ipswich, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Coffs Harbour.
Things to do in Ipswich
Side Trips
Gold Coast, Cuckoo Clock Nest
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 3:
Highlights from your plan

Dreamworld
11:00am, Mon Dec 31

Warner Bros. Movie World
1:00pm, Tue Jan 1

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
1:00pm, Wed Jan 2
1
night
Coffs Harbour
1
night

Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Coffs Harbour is one of the larger cities in New South Wales.Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): meet the residents at Pet Porpoise Pool - Dolphin Marine Magic, appreciate the history behind The Big Banana, then get great views at Forest Sky Pier, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Diggers beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Cunningham’s Big Bunch, identify plant and animal life at Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, and then tee off at Bonville Golf Resort.
To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Coffs Harbour road trip planning website .
Getting from Ipswich to Coffs Harbour by car takes about 5 hours. When traveling from Ipswich in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Coffs Harbour: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Armidale.
Things to do in Coffs Harbour
Find places to stay Jan 3 — 5:
Highlights from your plan

Pet Porpoise Pool - Dolphin Marine Magic
10:00am, Fri Jan 4

The Big Banana Fun Park
1:00pm, Fri Jan 4

Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
11:00am, Sat Jan 5
1
night
Armidale
1
night

Armidale is a city in the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Saumarez Homestead, pause for some serene contemplation at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral, then explore the world behind art at New England Regional Art Museum, and finally take a memorable drive along Waterfall Way.
To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Armidale holiday planner.
You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Armidale in 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel to Tamworth.
To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Armidale holiday planner.
You can drive from Coffs Harbour to Armidale in 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel to Tamworth.
Things to do in Armidale
Find places to stay Jan 5 — 6:
Highlights from your plan

Saumarez Homestead
10:00am, Sun Jan 6

New England Regional Art Museum
1:30pm, Sun Jan 6

Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral
12:30pm, Sun Jan 6
1
night
Tamworth
1
night

Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): perfect your strike at Strike bowling bar, appreciate the history behind Truck Drivers Memorial, and then take some stellar pictures from Oxley Scenic Lookout.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Tamworth journey maker .
Getting from Armidale to Tamworth by car takes about 1.5 hours. January in Tamworth sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Tamworth journey maker .
Getting from Armidale to Tamworth by car takes about 1.5 hours. January in Tamworth sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Tamworth
Find places to stay Jan 6 — 7:
Highlights from your plan

Oxley Scenic Lookout
2:30pm, Mon Jan 7

Truck Drivers Memorial
12:30pm, Mon Jan 7
Similar Plans
14 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
September, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: September, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
17 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM NETHERLANDS
December, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife, slow & easy, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Slow & easy
15 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
January, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife, fast-paced, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: January, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Fast-paced
15 days in New South Wales
BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE
December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, wildlife, slow & easy, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Slow & easy
14 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM INDIA
October, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, wildlife, slow & easy, popular sights
PREFERENCES: October, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Slow & easy
26 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM CANADA
December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
15 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM SLOVENIA
October, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: October, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
19 days in Australia
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife, slow & easy, popular sights
PREFERENCES: November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Slow & easy
View more plans