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
  • Bondi Beach
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Explore Sydney itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney

8.87,472 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
  • Back Beach
  • Jetty Baths
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,789 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
  • Fishing Charters
  • Bouvard Dolphin Watch
Explore Mandurah itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mandurah Ocean Marina Chalets

8.51,597 reviews
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14 days in Australia

MelbourneTownsville

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Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Shrine of Remembrance
  • Hosier Lane
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,226 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
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Dreamworld
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6704 reviews
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Day 13: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Day 14: Townsville, QLD, Australia

15 days in Australia

BrisbaneBunbury

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Activities
  • Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
  • Queensland Museum & Sciencentre
Explore Brisbane itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Brisbane One Apartments by CLLIX

8.13,531 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
  • King Cottage Museum
  • Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Explore Bunbury itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mantra Bunbury

6.81,789 reviews
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16 days in Australia

PerthGold Coast

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Fremantle Markets
  • The Bell Tower
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,837 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
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Activities
  • Burleigh Heads National Park
  • Infinity Attraction
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6704 reviews
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18 days in Australia

MelbourneBundaberg

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Docklands
  • Hosier Lane
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,226 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
  • Sea World
  • The Star Gold Coast Casino
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6704 reviews
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Day 13: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Day 14: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Day 15: Mackay, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Townsville → Mackay by fly
  1. Fly from Townsville to Mackayplane
1h
$220–600
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Activities
  • Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
  • Eungella National Park
Explore Mackay itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quest Mackay on Gordon

8.91,272 reviews
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Days 16–17: Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Mackay → Rockhampton by fly
  1. Fly from Mackay to Rockhamptonplane
50 min
$230–490
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Activities
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
  • Yeppoon Lagoon
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton

9338 reviews
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Day 18: Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Rockhampton → Bundaberg by train
  1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Bundabergtrain
3h 18m
$14–1,051
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Activities
  • Childers Historical Complex
  • Alexandra Park Zoo
Explore Bundaberg itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Takalvan Motel

8.7833 reviews
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20 days in Australia

PerthRockhampton

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Perth, WA, Australia

Activities
  • Rottnest Island
  • Optus Stadium Tour
Explore Perth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crown Towers Perth

8.73,837 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
  • Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
  • Jet Ski Safari Gold Coast
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6704 reviews
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Day 17: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Day 18: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Day 19: Mackay, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Townsville → Mackay by fly
  1. Fly from Townsville to Mackayplane
1h
$220–600
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Activities
  • Artspace Mackay
  • Queens Park
Explore Mackay itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quest Mackay on Gordon

8.91,272 reviews
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Day 20: Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Mackay → Rockhampton by fly
  1. Fly from Mackay to Rockhamptonplane
50 min
$230–490
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Activities
  • Yeppoon Lagoon
  • Beef Capital Bull Statues Tour
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton

9338 reviews
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31 days in Australia

MelbournePerth

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Activities
  • Shrine of Remembrance
  • National Gallery of Victoria
Explore Melbourne itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Zagame's House

9.12,226 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
  • Draculas Cabaret Restaurant
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck
Explore Gold Coast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast

8.6704 reviews
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Day 13: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Day 14: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Day 15: Mackay, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Townsville → Mackay by fly
  1. Fly from Townsville to Mackayplane
1h
$220–600
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Activities
  • Caneland Central
  • Queens Park
Explore Mackay itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quest Mackay on Gordon

8.91,272 reviews
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Days 16–17: Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Mackay → Rockhampton by fly
  1. Fly from Mackay to Rockhamptonplane
50 min
$230–490
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Activities
  • Archer Park Rail Museum
  • Rockhampton Heritage Village
Explore Rockhampton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton

9338 reviews
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Days 18–19: Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Rockhampton → Bundaberg by train
  1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Bundabergtrain
3h 18m
$14–1,051
See more transport options
Activities
  • Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
  • Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour
Explore Bundaberg itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Takalvan Motel

8.7833 reviews
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Day 20: Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

Day 21: Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Day 22: Ipswich, QLD, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Toowoomba → Ipswich by bus
  1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Ipswichbus
1h 15m
$22–40
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Activities
  • Ipswich Art Gallery
  • Cooneana Heritage Centre
Explore Ipswich itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Brand New Executive Living 36

9.335 reviews
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Day 23: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

Day 24: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Day 25: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coffs Harbour → Newcastle by bus
  1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus
6h 10m
$30–140
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Activities
  • Foreshore Park
  • Fort Scratchley Historic Site
Explore Newcastle itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Quattro On Young

8.2378 reviews
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Days 26–27: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Days 28–29: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Days 30–31: Perth, WA, Australia

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.