Destination guide

Australia trip planner

Reef, outback, and coastal cities across a continent-sized country.

Australia is huge — pick two or three regions rather than trying to see it all. Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, and Uluru make an unforgettable first trip.

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Best time to visit

Sep–Nov or Mar–May

Currency

Australian Dollar (A$)

Language

English

Top experiences in Australia

Sydney

Opera House, Harbour Bridge climb, Bondi to Coogee coastal walk.

Great Barrier Reef

Snorkel or dive from Cairns or Port Douglas.

Uluru & Red Centre

Sunrise at Uluru, Kata Tjuta hikes, Aboriginal cultural tours.

Great Ocean Road

Twelve Apostles cliffs, koala spotting, and coastal drives from Melbourne.

Average temperatures in Australia

Sydney — seasons reversed.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	27° / 81°F	27° / 81°F	25° / 77°F	23° / 73°F	20° / 68°F	17° / 63°F	17° / 63°F	18° / 64°F	20° / 68°F	22° / 72°F	24° / 75°F	26° / 79°F
Low	19° / 66°F	19° / 66°F	17° / 63°F	14° / 57°F	11° / 52°F	9° / 48°F	8° / 46°F	9° / 48°F	11° / 52°F	13° / 55°F	16° / 61°F	18° / 64°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

Days 1–3: Sydney — Opera House tour, Bondi, Blue Mountains day trip.
Days 4–6: Cairns — reef snorkel day, Daintree rainforest, Kuranda.
Days 7–8: Uluru — sunrise viewing, base walk, Field of Light.
Days 9–12: Melbourne + Great Ocean Road — Twelve Apostles, wineries, coffee scene.

Foods to try

Meat piesVegemite toastBarramundiLamingtonsPavlovaFlat whiteTim Tams

Travel tips

Domestic flights are essential — driving between regions takes days.
Sun is intense: SPF 50+, hat, and reef-safe sunscreen are non-negotiable.
Book reef tours and Uluru accommodation months in advance.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for great service.

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