28 days in Australia Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Walls of China as well as Lake Mungo. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mungo National Park, explore the activities along Lake Mungo, and then take some stellar pictures from Walls of China.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mungo National Park route website.

St George to Mungo National Park is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel to Torquay.

Set against the stark but scenic coastline of the Bass Strait--the body of water separating Victoria and Tasmania--Torquay is a prime location for surfing and beach life in general.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Bells Beach and Torquay Front Beach. Get outdoors at Lorne Beach and Erskine Falls. Change things up with a short trip to Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet (about 30 minutes away). There's more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find ratings and tourist information, refer to the Torquay online vacation planner.

Explore your travel options from Mungo National Park to Torquay with the Route module. In October, daytime highs in Torquay are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): kick back and relax at Worm Bay and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Port Campbell precinct and foreshore. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Johanna Beach, take in the dramatic natural features at Twelve Apostles, and then identify plant and animal life at Loch Ard Gorge.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Port Campbell travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Torquay to Port Campbell in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Warrnambool.

Warrnambool is a regional centre and former port city on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): grab your bike and head to Foreshore Promenade, then see the interesting displays at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, then look for all kinds of wild species at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, and finally do a tasting at Basalt Wines.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Warrnambool trip builder tool.

Getting from Port Campbell to Warrnambool by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can go by car to Portland.

Portland is a city in Victoria, Australia, and is the oldest European settlement in the state. On the 10th (Tue), visit a coastal fixture at Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse, brush up on your military savvy at World War II Memorial Lookout, then identify plant and animal life at Cape Nelson State Park, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Cape Nelson lighthouse. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Botanical Gardens, examine the collection at Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum, then take a peaceful walk through Petrified Forest and Blowholes, and finally don't miss a visit to Cape Bridgewater Seal Walk.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Portland itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Warrnambool to Portland in 1.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time is minus 0.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Halls Gap.

Halls Gap serves as a home base for visiting Grampians National Park.

Get outdoors at The Pinnacle and Venus Baths Loop. Kids will enjoy Halls Gap Zoo and Climbing Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Halls Gap side-trips: Horsehoe Bend (in Dimboola), Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park (in Natimuk) and Ngamadjidj Shelter (in Laharum). There's much more to do: hike along Chatauqua Peak, don't miss a visit to Boroka Lookout, and admire the sheer force of MacKenzie Falls.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Halls Gap travel planner.

You can drive from Portland to Halls Gap in 2.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Portland to Halls Gap. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive to Naracoorte.

Naracoorte is a town in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, approximately 336 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and 100 kilometres north of Mount Gambier on the Riddoch Highway .HistoryNaracoorte was formed from the merger of two towns, Kincraig, founded in 1845 by Scottish explorer William Macintosh, and Narracoorte, established as a government settlement in 1847. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): stroll through Black Cockatoo Bush Camp Hiking Trails, Head underground at Stick Tomato Cave, then Head underground at Naracoorte Caves National Park, and finally don't miss a visit to Father Woods Park.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Naracoorte trip builder.

You can drive from Halls Gap to Naracoorte in 3 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Halls Gap to Naracoorte. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Victor Harbor.

Victor Harbor is a town in South Australia on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 80 km south of the centre of Adelaide. On the 16th (Mon), get outside with Outdoor Activities, then stop by Goolwa Visitor Information Centre, then enjoy the sand and surf at Horseshoe Bay, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Penguin Centre.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Victor Harbor trip planner.

Getting from Naracoorte to Victor Harbor by car takes about 4 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Kangaroo Island.

Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.

Bring the kids along to Off-Road Tours and Flinders Chase National Park. Step out of the city life by going to Stokes Beach and Seal Bay Conservation Park. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Raptor Domain and wander the wide-open spaces of Island Pure Sheep Dairy.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Kangaroo Island driving holiday site.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Victor Harbor to Kangaroo Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Adelaide.

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

Get outdoors at Glenelg Beach and Cleland Wildlife Park. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Botanic Garden. Step out of Adelaide with an excursion to Southport Beach in Port Noarlunga--about 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: stroll through Henley Beach, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Adelaide Zoo, take in the waterfront at Glenelg Pier, and admire the masterpieces at Art Gallery of South Australia.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Adelaide online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Minlaton.

Minlaton is a town in central Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. Get outdoors at Reef Encounters Fishing Charters and Walk the Yorke. Popular historic sites such as Corny Point Lighthouse and Captain Harry Butler Memorial are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Marion Bay Jetty in Marion Bay (about 58 minutes away). Spend the 26th (Thu) exploring nature at Innes National Park. It doesn't end there: stop by Minlaton Chocolaterie.

For reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Minlaton online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Adelaide to Minlaton takes 2.5 hours. October in Minlaton sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel to Broken Hill.

Visit Broken Hill to tour the mines and stay for the authentic feel of an outback settlement.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Line of Lode Miners Memorial, see the interesting displays at Royal Flying Doctor Service, then gain insight at Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum (Geocentre), and finally identify plant and animal life at The Broken Hill Sculptures & Living Desert Sanctuary. On the next day, explore the world behind art at Pro Hart Gallery, then steep yourself in history at Day Dream Mine, and then get great views at Mundi Mundi Lookout.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Broken Hill trip itinerary builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Minlaton to Broken Hill. Traveling from Minlaton to Broken Hill, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Minlaton in October: high temperatures in Broken Hill hover around 31°C and lows are around 21°C. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.