Rome2Rio

Plan your Australia Itinerary with Real Train, Bus & Inter-City Routes

Australia travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for Australia are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.

13 days in Australia

SydneyMandurah

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–4: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Activities
  • Australian National Maritime Museum
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
Explore Sydney itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney

8.87,402 reviews
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Days 5–7: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 8–9: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 10–11: Perth, WA, Australia

Day 12: Bunbury, WA, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Perth → Bunbury by train
  1. Take the train from Perth to Bunburytrain
2h 48m
$19–75
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Activities
  • Dolphin Discovery Centre
  • Koombana Bay Beach
Explore Bunbury itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,796 reviews
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Day 13: Mandurah, WA, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Bunbury → Mandurah by bus
  1. Take the bus from Bunbury to Mandurahbus
1h 42m
$20–26
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Activities
  • Dolphin Quay
  • Mandurah Foreshore
Explore Mandurah itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mandurah Ocean Marina Chalets

8.51,590 reviews
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14 days in Australia

MelbourneNewcastle

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Immigration Museum
  • Queen Victoria Market
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,217 reviews
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Days 4–7: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 8–10: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Days 11–12: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus
1h 20m
$18–35
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Activities
  • Infinity Attraction
  • Jet Ski Safari Gold Coast
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6705 reviews
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Day 13: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour by bus
  1. Take the bus from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbourbus
6h 50m
$50–120
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Activities
  • Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden
  • Coffs Harbour Jetty
Explore Coffs Harbour itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pacific Towers Beach Resort

8.2597 reviews
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Day 14: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus
6h 15m
$30–140
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Activities
  • Blackbutt Reserve
  • Foreshore Park
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.2377 reviews
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15 days in Australia

BrisbaneBunbury

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Activities
  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Eat Street Northshore
Explore Brisbane itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Brisbane One Apartments by CLLIX

8.13,536 reviews
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Days 4–7: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 8–10: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 11–12: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 13–14: Perth, WA, Australia

Day 15: Bunbury, WA, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Perth → Bunbury by train
  1. Take the train from Perth to Bunburytrain
2h 48m
$19–75
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Activities
  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
  • Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Explore Bunbury itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,796 reviews
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16 days in Australia

PerthGold Coast

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Elizabeth Quay
  • Caversham Wildlife Park
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,827 reviews
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Days 3–6: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 7–9: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 10–11: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 12–14: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Days 15–16: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus
1h 20m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6705 reviews
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18 days in Australia

MelbourneAdelaide

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour
  • Flinders Street Station
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,217 reviews
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Days 4–7: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 8–10: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Days 11–12: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus
1h 20m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Burleigh Heads National Park
  • Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6705 reviews
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Day 13: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour by bus
  1. Take the bus from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbourbus
6h 50m
$50–120
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dorrigo National Park
  • Diggers Beach
Explore Coffs Harbour itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pacific Towers Beach Resort

8.2597 reviews
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Day 14: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus
6h 15m
$30–140
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Activities
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Explore Darby Street
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.2377 reviews
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Days 15–16: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Days 17–18: Adelaide, SA, Australia

20 days in Australia

PerthCanberra

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Elizabeth Quay
  • Fremantle Markets
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,827 reviews
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Days 3–6: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 7–9: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 10–11: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 12–14: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Days 15–16: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus
1h 20m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6705 reviews
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Day 17: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour by bus
  1. Take the bus from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbourbus
6h 50m
$50–120
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Big Banana Fun Park
  • Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
Explore Coffs Harbour itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pacific Towers Beach Resort

8.2597 reviews
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Day 18: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus
6h 15m
$30–140
See more transport options
Activities
  • Nobbys Beach and Lighthouse
  • Newcastle Art Gallery
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.2377 reviews
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Days 19–20: Canberra, ACT, Australia

33 days in Australia

PerthRockhampton

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Cottesloe Beach
  • Perth Mint
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,827 reviews
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Days 3–6: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 7–9: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 10–11: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 12–14: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Days 15–16: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus
1h 20m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dreamworld
  • Infinity Attraction
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6705 reviews
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Day 17: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour by bus
  1. Take the bus from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbourbus
6h 50m
$50–120
See more transport options
Activities
  • Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden
  • Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Explore Coffs Harbour itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pacific Towers Beach Resort

8.2597 reviews
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Day 18: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus
6h 15m
$30–140
See more transport options
Activities
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Queens Wharf Tower
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.2377 reviews
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Days 19–20: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Day 21: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Canberra → Wagga Wagga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Canberra to Wagga Waggabus
3h 25m
$21–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Wagga Wagga Zoo and Aviary
  • Wagga Wagga Country Club
Explore Wagga Wagga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Garden City Motor Inn

8.11,175 reviews
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Day 22: Shepparton, VIC, Australia

Day 23: Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Shepparton → Bendigo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Shepparton to Bendigobus
2h 40m
$2–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Bendigo Visitor Centre
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral
Explore Bendigo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mercure Bendigo Schaller

8.41,726 reviews
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Day 24: Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Bendigo → Ballarat by bus
  1. Take the bus from Bendigo to Ballaratbus
1h 45m
$1–16
See more transport options
Activities
  • Redcoats and Rebellion Show
  • Ballarat Observatory
Explore Ballarat itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

House at No. 10

9.8132 reviews
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Day 25: Geelong, VIC, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ballarat → Geelong by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Geelongbus
1h 30m
$1–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Geelong Gallery
  • Eastern Beach Reserve
Explore Geelong itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

82,651 reviews
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Day 26: Hobart, TAS, Australia

Day 27: Launceston, TAS, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hobart → Launceston by bus
  1. Take the bus from Hobart to Launcestonbus
2h 50m
$1–3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Princes Square
  • Josef Chromy Wines
Explore Launceston itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Change Overnight

8.61,423 reviews
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Day 28: Gosford, NSW, Australia

Day 29: Maitland, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gosford → Maitland by train
  1. Take the train from Gosford to Maitlandtrain
1h 22m
$15–140
See more transport options
Activities
  • Maitland Community Park Disc Golf Course
  • Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Explore Maitland itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

East Maitland Executive Apartments

8.7675 reviews
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Day 30: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Day 31: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Day 32: Mackay, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Townsville → Mackay by fly
  1. Fly from Townsville to Mackayplane
1h
$220–650
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Activities
  • Artspace Mackay
  • Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Explore Mackay itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quest Mackay on Gordon

8.91,289 reviews
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Day 33: Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Mackay → Rockhampton by fly
  1. Fly from Mackay to Rockhamptonplane
50 min
$230–500
See more transport options
Activities
  • Yeppoon Lagoon
  • Archer Park Rail Museum
Explore Rockhampton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton

9348 reviews
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Must-see Australia

Plot your journey across Australia, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.