29 days in Australia & London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, Southend Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station and Ashford International Rail Station. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. On the 1st (Sat), you're off to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

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Traveling by flight from London to Melbourne takes 25 hours. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 10 hour difference. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from London in January, with highs in Melbourne at 32°C and lows at 17°C. You will leave for Sydney on the 7th (Fri).

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Sydney online vacation planner.

Fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Sydney, with lows of 23°C. On the 12th (Wed), you'll travel to Byron Bay.

Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Byron Bay trip site.

Traveling by bus from Sydney to Byron Bay takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. January in Byron Bay sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. You'll set off for Gold Coast on the 14th (Fri).

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

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You can take a bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 24°C at night. On the 17th (Mon), you're off to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

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You can take a bus from Gold Coast to Brisbane in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 20th (Thu), you're off to Noosa.

Known for its "green" development and north-facing beach, Noosa is a natural getaway.

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Traveling by bus from Brisbane to Noosa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll set off for Airlie Beach on the 22nd (Sat).

Very much a town with an emphasis on the tropical lifestyle, Airlie Beach offers exotic surroundings with palm trees and charming, sandy beaches.

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You can take a bus from Noosa to Airlie Beach in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. January in Airlie Beach sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 28°C at night. On the 25th (Tue), you'll travel to Cairns.

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

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Traveling by bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or drive; or take a bus. January in Cairns sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C at night. On the 29th (Sat), you'll travel back home.