Australia in 7 Days: 3 Recommended 7-day Itineraries to Australia
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Australia 7-day itinerary options
Stuck for ideas? Take a look at our recommended one-week Australia itinerary suggestions below.
Itinerary #1: Tasmanian Highlights
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Visit historic Richmond | City sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Experience wilderness in Mount Field National Park | Wilderness exploration |
| Day 3 | See Montezuma Falls, Tasmania’s tallest waterfall | Natural landmark sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Enjoy views from Cradle Mountain, visit Launceston | Natural landmark sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Relax on the pristine Bay of Fires beach | Beach activities |
| Day 6 | Explore Freycinet National Park and famous Wineglass Bay | National park exploration |
| Day 7 | Board a ferry to Bruny Island, say goodbye to Tasmania |
Leave the tourist traps behind as you circle the often-ignored Tasmania during this Australian itinerary for 7 days. Relish the island’s dramatic scenery with its plunging cliffs and quirky towns on your drive to Richmond. A truly epic experience awaits you in Tullah amid ancient rainforests and waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. For those nostalgic about old, sleepy towns with historic buildings, there is Launceston in the Tamar Valley, not far away from the Bass Strait. Continue southeast from Launceston to Bicheno and enjoy its stunning landscape of mountains and beaches. Spot Bruny’s famous white wallabies before its time to say goodbye. See more 7-day tours in Australia.
Itinerary #2: Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Start in Sydney with an Aboriginal-led walking tour of The Rocks, then journey to Hunter Valley for wine tasting | Exploration |
| Day 2 | Explore Crowdy Bay National Park with a scenic hike at Diamond Head | Hiking |
| Day 3 | Visit Port Macquarie’s Koala Hospital, then explore lush Dorrigo National Park, with rainforest walks and skywalk views | National park exploration |
| Day 4 | Walk through Red Rock, then visit Byron Bay Lighthouse for coastal views and wildlife sightings | Exploration |
| Day 5 | Relax with free time in Byron Bay: surf, kayak, or lounge on the beach | Water activities |
| Day 6 | Visit The Farm in Byron Bay, hike to Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park, then unwind on the Gold Coast beach | Hiking |
| Day 7 | Conclude your adventure in Brisbane |
Explore Australia’s east coast starting in Sydney with an Aboriginal-led tour of The Rocks. Journey to Hunter Valley for wine tasting before hiking scenic Crowdy Bay National Park. Visit Port Macquarie’s Koala Hospital, then wander through Dorrigo’s ancient rainforest. Connect with Gumbaynggirr culture at Red Rock, then visit Byron Bay for iconic lighthouse views and coastal marine life. Enjoy free time to surf, kayak, or relax in Byron. Discover The Farm and hike to Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park before beach time in Surfers Paradise. End your adventure with breakfast in Brisbane.
You can tweak the itinerary above to suit your preference or create a personalized Australia trip from scratch.
Itinerary #3: The best of Western Australia
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Visit the Pinnacles and journey along Indian Ocean Drive | Exploration |
| Day 2 | Explore Kalbarri National Park | National park exploration |
| Day 3 | Come face to face with dolphins at Monkey Mia | Marine life exploration |
| Day 4 | Spend the day on Ningaloo Reef and Coral Bay | Beach activities |
| Day 5 | Relax on the beaches of Exmouth | Leisure |
| Day 6 | Check out the banana and mango plantations around Carnarvon | Exploration |
| Day 7 | Try out sandboarding and return to Perth |
Spend 7 days in Australia exploring the western coast and its wildlife. This Australia itinerary starts at what is perhaps Western Australia’s most famous tourist site, the Pinnacles rock formations just outside of Perth. After a lunch by the coast, have your camera ready as you travel along Indian Ocean Drive to elegant Geraldton. The second day of this one-week Australia itinerary begins in Kalbarri National Park, where you’ll have the chance to admire the Nature’s Window rock arch before heading to Monkey Mia in Sharks Bay Marine Park, home to 2,000 friendly and shallows-dwelling dolphins. You’ll also get to visit the odd formations known as stromatolites, unbelievably built over thousands of years by colonies of bacteria. Continuing on to Coral Bay, tour members have a day to enjoy the beaches and swim and snorkel over the colorful Ningaloo Reef. There are further opportunities for rest and relaxation on the sands at Exmouth, before heading to the plantations and wildlife rescue park near Carnarvon. This wonderful tour of Western Australia ends back in Perth, but not before you’ve had the chance to try out sandboarding down the area’s dunes! See all Australia holiday packages.
Planning to spend 7 days in Australia?
Though large, it’s perfectly possible to create an 7-day Australia itinerary plan, so long as you dedicate yourself to one particular region of the country. If you have more time, consider spending 10 days in Australia or 2 weeks. For more ideas, check out our guide on how long to stay in Australia. While there are pre-packaged holidays you can book, also keep in mind that you can customize a trip to Australia by talking to one of our travel experts!
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