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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.

12 days in Australia

SydneyBunbury

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Days 1–4: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Activities
  • Featherdale Wildlife Park
  • Sydney Opera House Tour
Explore Sydney itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney

8.96,756 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 train
2h 48m
$19–75
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Activities
  • Mangrove Boardwalk
  • Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Explore Bunbury itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,777 reviews
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13 days in Australia

MelbournePerth

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Hosier Lane
  • National Gallery of Victoria
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,066 reviews
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Days 4–7: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 8–9: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Sydney → Canberra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Canberrabus bus
3h 10m
$30–55
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Activities
  • Old Parliament House Museum of Australian Democracy
  • Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Explore Canberra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pinnacle Apartments

8.82,233 reviews
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Day 10: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Days 11–12: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Day 13: Perth, WA, Australia

14 days in Australia

PerthAdelaide

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Elizabeth Quay
  • Rottnest Island
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,658 reviews
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Days 3–5: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 6–9: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 10–11: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Sydney → Canberra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Canberrabus bus
3h 10m
$30–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
  • Royal Australian Mint
Explore Canberra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pinnacle Apartments

8.82,233 reviews
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Day 12: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Canberra → Wagga Wagga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Canberra to Wagga Waggabus bus
3h 25m
$21–35
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Activities
  • Victory Memorial Gardens
  • Wagga Beach
Explore Wagga Wagga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Garden City Motor Inn

81,135 reviews
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Days 13–14: Adelaide, SA, Australia

15 days in Australia

SydneyRockingham

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–4: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Activities
  • Sydney Opera House Tour
  • Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Explore Sydney itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney

8.96,756 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 train
2h 48m
$19–75
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dolphin Discovery Centre
  • Bunbury Wildlife Park
Explore Bunbury itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,777 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 bus
1h 42m
$20–26
See more transport options
Activities
  • Bouvard Dolphin Watch
  • Fishing Charters
Explore Mandurah itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mandurah Ocean Marina Chalets

8.61,649 reviews
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Day 14: Joondalup, WA, Australia

Day 15: Rockingham, WA, Australia

16 days in Australia

MelbourneMandurah

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Federation Square
  • Melbourne Zoo
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,066 reviews
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Days 4–7: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 8–9: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Sydney → Canberra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Canberrabus bus
3h 10m
$30–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Museum of Australia
  • Australian War Memorial
Explore Canberra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pinnacle Apartments

8.82,233 reviews
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Day 10: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Canberra → Wagga Wagga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Canberra to Wagga Waggabus bus
3h 25m
$21–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Lake Albert
  • National Art Glass Gallery
Explore Wagga Wagga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Garden City Motor Inn

81,135 reviews
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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 train
2h 48m
$19–75
See more transport options
Activities
  • Back Beach
  • King Cottage Museum
Explore Bunbury itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,777 reviews
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Day 16: Mandurah, WA, Australia

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

Mandurah Ocean Marina Chalets

8.61,649 reviews
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17 days in Australia

PerthBrisbane

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia
  • Fremantle Prison
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,658 reviews
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Days 3–5: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 6–9: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 10–11: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Sydney → Canberra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Canberrabus bus
3h 10m
$30–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Museum of Australia
  • Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Explore Canberra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pinnacle Apartments

8.82,233 reviews
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Day 12: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Canberra → Wagga Wagga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Canberra to Wagga Waggabus bus
3h 25m
$21–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Coolamon Cheese Factory
  • RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre
Explore Wagga Wagga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Garden City Motor Inn

81,135 reviews
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Days 13–14: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 15–17: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

20 days in Australia

PerthNewcastle

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Perth Zoo
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,658 reviews
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Days 3–5: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 6–9: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 10–11: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Sydney → Canberra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Canberrabus bus
3h 10m
$30–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens
  • Royal Australian Mint
Explore Canberra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pinnacle Apartments

8.82,233 reviews
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Day 12: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

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

Garden City Motor Inn

81,135 reviews
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Days 13–14: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 15–17: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Day 18: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus bus
1h 20m
$21–40
See more transport options
Activities
  • Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge
  • Jet Ski Safari Gold Coast
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.7751 reviews
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Day 19: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour by bus
  1. Take the bus from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbourbus bus
6h 50m
$50–130
See more transport options
Activities
  • Coffs Harbour Jetty
  • The Big Banana Fun Park
Explore Coffs Harbour itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pacific Towers Beach Resort

8.2658 reviews
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Day 20: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus bus
6h 10m
$45–80
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hunter Valley Wine Region Day Trip
  • Explore Darby Street
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.4378 reviews
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32 days in Australia

PerthShepparton

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia
  • AQWA The Aquarium of Western Australia
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,658 reviews
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Days 3–5: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Days 6–9: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Days 10–11: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Sydney → Canberra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Canberrabus bus
3h 10m
$30–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Gallery of Australia
  • National Zoo and Aquarium
Explore Canberra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pinnacle Apartments

8.82,233 reviews
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Day 12: Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Canberra → Wagga Wagga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Canberra to Wagga Waggabus bus
3h 25m
$21–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
  • Wiradjuri Walking Track
Explore Wagga Wagga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Garden City Motor Inn

81,135 reviews
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Days 13–14: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 15–17: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Day 18: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brisbane → Gold Coast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coastbus bus
1h 20m
$21–40
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dreamworld
  • Jet Ski Safari Gold Coast
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.7751 reviews
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Day 19: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour by bus
  1. Take the bus from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbourbus bus
6h 50m
$50–130
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Big Banana Fun Park
  • Dolphin Marine Conservation Park
Explore Coffs Harbour itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Pacific Towers Beach Resort

8.2658 reviews
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Day 20: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus bus
6h 10m
$45–80
See more transport options
Activities
  • Newcastle Art Gallery
  • Nobbys Beach and Lighthouse
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.4378 reviews
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Day 21: Maitland, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Newcastle → Maitland by train
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Maitlandtrain train
37 min
$6–8
See more transport options
Activities
  • Maitland Historical Museum
  • Maitland Community Park Disc Golf Course
Explore Maitland itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

East Maitland Executive Apartments

8.8712 reviews
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Day 22: Gosford, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Maitland → Gosford by train
  1. Take the train from Maitland to Gosfordtrain train
1h 18m
$15–140
See more transport options
Activities
  • Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden
  • Sailing on Brisbane Water
Explore Gosford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Galaxy Motel

8.6808 reviews
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Days 23–24: Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Day 25: Mackay, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Rockhampton → Mackay by fly
  1. Fly from Rockhampton to Mackayplane plane
55 min
$240–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Artspace Mackay
  • Cape Hillsborough National Park
Explore Mackay itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quest Mackay on Gordon

8.91,422 reviews
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Day 26: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Mackay → Townsville by fly
  1. Fly from Mackay to Townsvilleplane plane
1h
$230–470
See more transport options
Activities
  • Reef HQ Aquarium
  • Magnetic Island National Park
Explore Townsville itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mariners North Holiday Apartments

8.8876 reviews
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Day 27: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Day 28: Darwin, NT, Australia

Day 29: Geelong, VIC, Australia

Day 30: Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Geelong → Ballarat by bus
  1. Take the bus from Geelong to Ballaratbus bus
1h 30m
$1–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Arch of Victory
  • Gold Museum
Explore Ballarat itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

House at No. 10

9.8137 reviews
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Day 31: Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ballarat → Bendigo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Bendigobus bus
1h 48m
$1–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Bendigo Joss House Temple
  • Bendigo Creek Trail
Explore Bendigo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mercure Bendigo Schaller

8.41,712 reviews
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Day 32: Shepparton, VIC, Australia

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