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What can you see in 14 days in Australia? We’ve put together a 2 week Australia itinerary for you so you don’t have to wonder anymore.Australia is such a vast country that a good plan to explore places like Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, and Adelaide is a must. To see Australia in 2 weeks, you need to research resource material beforehand. How will you maximize your time?
What areas contain the activities you are most interested in? We hope this article will not only inspire you, but will also help you in the planning process of the best two weeks in Australia you can imagine.A 2 WEEK AUSTRALIA ITINERARY. Table of Contents.SydneyAny good Australia travel itinerary for 2 weeks should include Sydney, Australia’s biggest city, located in the New South Wales province. It’s a vibrant city full of amazing experiences and great places to eat.
One must-see landmark is the Sydney Opera House and the nearby Harbour Bridge. Seeing this world-heritage site in person, especially at night, is breathtaking and shouldn’t be missed.If seeing an opera isn’t your thing, you can always book a tour or enjoy a meal at one of the fabulous restaurants on-site.
And, there are a number of harbor cruises you can take if you just want to enjoy a view of the Sydney Opera House from the outside.Another activity to add to the Sydney leg of your 2 week trip to Australia is to enjoy a stunning panoramic view from the top of Sydney Tower. Open 365 days a year, it offers a panoramic view of Sydney that is especially stunning right around sunset.Spend a day at, a pedestrian district filled with shops, restaurants, activities for all ages, the LG IMAX Theater Sydney, and the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Be sure to check out the district’s various street performances, and if you can time it right, the free fireworks show on Fridays at 9 PM. It’s a great way to experience all that Sydney has to offer in one location.Where to stay in.
Photo Credit:When spending 2 weeks in Australia, you would be remiss if you didn’t spend a day at Bondi Beach or its smaller and less crowded counterpart, Coogi Beach. Soak up the sun, do some snorkeling, enjoy the scenic Bondi to Coogi coastal walk, and eat at some of the local establishments at this beach that’s about 7 miles south of Sydney. Note that admission to Coogi Beach is free, and parking is limitedso be sure to get there early to get the best spots.MelbourneNext on our two week Australia itinerary is, one of the friendliest cities I’ve ever visited.
Located in the province of Victoria, it is almost a 12-hour drive from Sydney. I found the best transportation option between these two cities is to travel by train on a sleeper coach. Are efficient, comfortable and reasonably priced.You get to see the countryside, stay in a one-night hotel, and you arrive refreshed the next day. You arrive at Melbourne Central Railway Station which is right by Federation Square, where you are likely to spend a great deal of time. In Federation Square, you will find the tourist information kiosks, transportation hub, great (I mean REALLY good) restaurants, and museums. Terrific Asian influenced restaurant in Federation Square. If you can get in!First, you should know the trams are free.
Yes, you read that right — FREE! You can also buy a 24-hour bus pass for $10. So grab a map, and explore, starting in the heart of downtown Melbourne, Federation Square.Some of my favorite activities in Melbourne are wandering the many shops in the alleys orSpend some time on the waterfront. Take some beautiful walks along the riverfront where you can see art exhibits, eclectic shops, amazing views, and a lot of interesting bridges.
If you get hungry, there are plenty of trendy restaurants.Do some day trips on the Great Ocean Road. Stretching 151 miles (or 243 kilometers), it is widely considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. There is enough to do and see on this drive that could take you weeks, but there are plenty of day trips to give you enough memories to last a lifetime. You can book a bus trip to the Great Ocean Road at the Information Center at Federation Square, or at any other information center in town.Where to stay inAnother fantastic day trip is to visit Phillip Island, which lies about 90 minutes south of the city. Hosting several bird sanctuaries, a wildlife park, and the largest fur seal colony in Australia, Phillip Island is a wonderful way to see a good portion of.
The big attraction, however, is seeing the Fairy Penguins. Being only about 13 inches tall, these adorable little guys are the smallest of the penguin family.. Not as fierce as it looksBonorong is home to the Tasmanian Devil, kangaroos, and the Echidna, a mammal that lays eggs.
The staff is very helpful and provides extremely informative tours. You can even get pretty close to them, with the exception of the Tasmanian Devil.
And, you may have a hard time seeing the Echidna because it is very elusive. It is definitely a must for your 2 week Australia itinerary. MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) and the Maritime MuseumNow here is something sure to amaze you. Built into the side of a mountain near Hobart is a fabulous museum. MONA is the brainchild of Australian entrepreneur and art aficionado,.
You need to take a 30-minute ferry ride to get there. The ferry leaves from the docks in downtown Hobart.MONA is billed as a museum of modern art but it is much more than that. The museum brochure states, “But we must be honest with you: our goal is no more, nor less than to ask what art is, and what makes us look at it with ceaseless curiosity.
We don’t have the answer yet.” This place is unique, bizarre and delightful.I’ve never seen anything like this. Definitely check this place out even if it means going out of your way.
But don’t expect a typical museum visit. “Melted carpet” exhibit in MONAFor the lovers of maritime history, there is the the in downtown Hobart, a neat place to learn how the island was populated and its role in maritime history.Kangaroo IslandWhen spending two weeks in Australia, be sure to see, an intriguing location of animal sanctuaries and a remarkable collection of rock formations named, appropriately enough, Remarkable Rocks.
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The island makes a living with agriculture. More recently tourism has also become a significant income stream. KI, as the locals call it, lies about 130 miles southwest of Adelaide, Australia and makes for a good, albeit long, trip from that city.We booked with which combined ferry and bus transportation with a gourmet lunch in one of the areas landscaped locations. Pick up is at 6 am from your hotel followed by a 90-minute bus ride and 45-minute ferry sailing to the island. Once there another bus takes you to the key attractions. The company also offers a return to Adelaide by airplane shortening the day trip substantially. It may be a long day but it’s worth it.Melbourne and Sydney are a 3 and 3 and a half hour flight away making too far for day trips but certainly worthwhile for multi-day trips.AdelaideLast stop on this 2 week Australia itinerary is Adelaide, which can be visited before or after Kangaroo Island or independently.
With a population of about 1.3 million, Adelaide is all about parks, sophisticated cuisine, museums, and friendly people.The capital of the province of South Australia, Adelaide was a planned city designed in a grid layout surrounded by parks, one of the features that make is so pleasant. It is the perfect walkable city.At every turn, you find inspiring architecture and world-class museums like the and the.
Many of the museums are located in one complex making it easy to visit them.You can find many cute little restaurants offering some of the best food in Australia. Bistro was a favorite.
Find interesting restaurants in the Central Market District around Rundle Street where many of the best congregate. You will be hard-pressed to make a choice.Every year the city shows off its outstanding features by hosting several renowned festivals like the Festival of Arts and the Adelaide Film Festival.Adelaide is definitely a city that cannot be missed in a 2 week Australia itinerary. And if you have the time, continue on to for a unique experience, especially in the quirky city ofHere are someWe hope that we’ve answered your question, what can you see in Australia in two weeks?Don’t go empty-handed to Australia.
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