19 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Australia trip builder
Start: Ipswich
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Roma
— 1 night
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Longreach
— 1 night
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Winton
— 2 nights
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Mount Isa
— 1 night
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Tennant Creek
— 1 night
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Alice Springs
— 3 nights
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Kings Canyon
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
— 2 nights
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Coober Pedy
— 2 nights
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Port Augusta
— 1 night
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Tanunda
— 1 night
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Broken Hill
— 1 night
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Cobar
— 1 night
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Lightning Ridge
— 1 night
Bus to St George, Fly to Ipswich
End: Ipswich
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Roma — 1 night
Roma is a town, locality and the administrative centre in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. You've now added Roma Cattle Saleyards to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): make a trip to Roma Cattle Saleyards, don't miss a visit to The Big Rig, and then don't miss a visit to Roma's Biggest Bottle Tree.
To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Roma trip maker site.
Ipswich to Roma is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Longreach.
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To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Roma trip maker site.
Ipswich to Roma is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Longreach.
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Longreach — 1 night

Longreach is a town in Central West Queensland, Australia approximately 700km from the coast, west of Rockhampton. Your day by day itinerary now includes Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre.
For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Longreach road trip tool.
Getting from Roma to Longreach by car takes about 7.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in April, and nighttime lows around 20°C. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Winton.
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Getting from Roma to Longreach by car takes about 7.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in April, and nighttime lows around 20°C. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Winton.
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Winton — 2 nights

Winton is a town and locality in the Shire of Winton in Central West Queensland, Australia. You've now added Australian Age of Dinosaurs to your itinerary.
For photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Winton trip planner.
Traveling by car from Longreach to Winton takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mount Isa.
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For photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Winton trip planner.
Traveling by car from Longreach to Winton takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mount Isa.
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Mount Isa — 1 night
Mount Isa is a city in the Gulf Country region of Queensland, Australia. You've now added Underground Hospital and Museum to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): go deep underground at Hard Times Mine.
To see maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mount Isa trip site.
You can drive from Winton to Mount Isa in 5.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tennant Creek.
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To see maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mount Isa trip site.
You can drive from Winton to Mount Isa in 5.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tennant Creek.
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Tennant Creek — 1 night
Tennant Creek is a town located in the Northern Territory of Australia. Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Culture Centre has been added to your itinerary.
For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Tennant Creek trip planner.
You can drive from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek is minus 0.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 24°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Alice Springs.
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For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Tennant Creek trip planner.
You can drive from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek is minus 0.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 24°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Alice Springs.
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Alice Springs — 3 nights
The Heart of Central Australia
Situated right in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs serves as an urban oasis deep within the country’s parched, desert-like Red Center.On the 6th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Aboriginal Australia Culture Centre, see the interesting displays at Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum, then identify plant and animal life at Alice Springs Desert Park, and finally take some stellar pictures from Anzac Hill.
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You can fly from Tennant Creek to Alice Springs in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tennant Creek in April: high temperatures in Alice Springs hover around 34°C and lows are around 15°C. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Kings Canyon.
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You've now added Kings Canyon to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at Kings Canyon.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Kings Canyon travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. On the 9th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Kings Canyon travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. On the 9th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — 2 nights

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.Your day by day itinerary now includes Field of Light as well as Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in the pleasant sights at Field of Light.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park route maker app.
Getting from Kings Canyon to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by car takes about 3 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Tue) before leaving for Coober Pedy.
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Coober Pedy — 2 nights

The population of Coober Pedy exploded after the discovery of opals in 1915.To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Coober Pedy trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Coober Pedy takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. While traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Coober Pedy, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Port Augusta.
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Port Augusta — 1 night
A natural harbor established in 1852, Port Augusta houses one of the most popular tourist attractions of the area, the Wadlata Outback Center.To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Port Augusta vacation app.
Getting from Coober Pedy to Port Augusta by car takes about 5.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Port Augusta are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tanunda.
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Tanunda — 1 night

One of the cities of the Barossa Valley wine-producing region, Tanunda has an easygoing atmosphere stemming from its close connection with agriculture and viniculture.For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Tanunda visit site.
You can drive from Port Augusta to Tanunda in 3.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Tanunda can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. On the 15th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Broken Hill.
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Broken Hill — 1 night

Visit Broken Hill to tour the mines and stay for the authentic feel of an outback settlement.Your day by day itinerary now includes School of the Air as well as The Broken Hill Sculptures & Living Desert Sanctuary. On the 15th (Sat), examine the collection at Royal Flying Doctor Service and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Broken Hill Sculptures & Living Desert Sanctuary.
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Traveling by flight from Tanunda to Broken Hill takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Tanunda to Broken Hill. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Broken Hill when traveling from Tanunda in April, with lows around 19°C. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cobar.
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Cobar — 1 night
Cobar is a town in central western New South Wales, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Fort Bourke Hill Lookout, Peak Gold Mines, then take an in-depth tour of Great Cobar Heritage Centre, and then walk around Cobar Miners Heritage Park.
For maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Cobar online route planner.
Traveling by car from Broken Hill to Cobar takes 5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Cobar when traveling from Broken Hill in April, with lows around 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Mon) before leaving for Lightning Ridge.
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Traveling by car from Broken Hill to Cobar takes 5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Cobar when traveling from Broken Hill in April, with lows around 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Mon) before leaving for Lightning Ridge.
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Lightning Ridge — 1 night

Lightning Ridge is a town in north-western New South Wales, Australia, in Walgett Shire, near the southern border of Queensland, about six kilometres east of the Castlereagh Highway, and is served in commercial activities by the town of Walgett, some 75 km to the south. On the 17th (Mon), view the masterpieces at Chambers of The Black Hand and then take in the natural beauty of Artesian Baths.
To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Lightning Ridge trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Cobar to Lightning Ridge takes 5 hours. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Traveling by car from Cobar to Lightning Ridge takes 5 hours. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Australia travel guide
Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
Barossa Valley travel guide
A broad, verdant valley formed by the North Para River, Barossa Valley enjoys prominence as a result of the area’s focus on viniculture. Vineyards have been a common sight in Barossa Valley, one of Australia’s most notable wine-producing regions, since 1852, when the Bethany vineyard was first planted. The area maintains a strong association with the German community.