10 days in Australia Itinerary

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Beachouse as well as South Australia Whale Centre. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): see the interesting displays at South Australia Whale Centre and then cool off at The Beachouse. On the next day, look for gifts at Haigh's Chocolates Beehive Corner and then stroll through River Torrens Linear Park Trail.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Adelaide online travel planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiport is Adelaide International Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. On the 24th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

You've now added Spring Creek Horse Rides to your itinerary. On the 25th (Mon), take a stroll through Melbourne Central, then stroll through St. Kilda Beach, and then take in panoramic vistas at Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: engage your brain at Australian Centre for the Moving Image and then stroll through Spring Creek Horse Rides.

To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Melbourne trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Adelaide to Melbourne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Australian Central Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 0.5 hour difference. April in Melbourne sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel to Canberra.

A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere.

Your day by day itinerary now includes National Arboretum Canberra as well as Floriade. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at National Museum of Australia and National Zoo and Aquarium. Kids will enjoy Lake Burley Griffin and Australian Academy of Science. There's more to do: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and make a trip to Mount Ainslie Lookout.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Canberra trip itinerary tool.

Fly from Melbourne to Canberra in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Melbourne in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Canberra, with lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park as well as Terrigal Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Blue Mountains and Manly Scenic Walkway. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Madame Tussauds Sydney. Step out of Sydney with an excursion to Duck In in Penrith--about 58 minutes away.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Canberra to Sydney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canberra in April, Sydney is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.