How many days are enough to visit Australia?

We recommend a minimum of three weeks to truly experience Australia. And at a relaxed pace, you can visit a couple of regions in that amount of time. Take it slow and see more. Our favourite regions to visit in three weeks are North Queensland and the route between Melbourne and Adelaide.



Because Australia is roughly the size of the contiguous United States, "enough" time depends on your scope. To see the "Golden Triangle" (Sydney, Uluru, and the Great Barrier Reef), 10 to 14 days is the recommended minimum. This allows for travel time between these distant hubs. If you wish to include the Great Ocean Road or Western Australia, you really need 3 to 4 weeks. For those on a tighter schedule, 7 days is enough for one major region, such as Sydney and its surrounding Blue Mountains, but you will spend a significant portion of your trip in transit if you try to visit multiple states in less than a week.

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September to November & March to May are best time to visit Australia. Most of the tourists opt for these months to visit Australia. The weather during these seasons is neither too hot nor too cold that makes it perfect to have a walk around Australia.

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For those lucky ones who have two weeks or more, you're in for a real treat. With this amount of time, you'll be able to enjoy complete immersion in two, three or four cities, and still have plenty of time to venture out to some of our natural wonders, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and the Great Ocean Road.

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According to Expatistan, this means Australia is one of the most expensive countries to live (ranked 9 out of 69). Generally, a higher cost of living means that basic expenses have become – well, expensive.

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8. In terms of airfare, the off-season runs from mid-April to the end of August. This is not only the cheapest time to fly from America, but it's also the best time to visit Australia!

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You can't see all of Australia in 10 days, but you can do a great deal on a budget. Hire a car and drive north from Sydney to the laid-back surf town of Byron Bay before discovering the famous Gold Coast. You'll finish up at Cairns for an unforgettable experience on the Great Barrier Reef.

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In nine days, you can hit the highlights of Australia, from the cities to the outback to the rainforests of the northern tropics. Start the journey in style with the city sights and culture of Sydney before embarking on the nearby Blue Mountains for nature hikes around this Grand Canyon of the south.

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While backpacking Australia doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive, having around $5000 is a really good safety net that will cover you for at least a month of accommodation and basic living expenses while you get your feet.

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While Australia and New Zealand are on the higher end of costs when it comes to international destinations, they're still relatively comparable to North American and Western European prices, and can be cheaper in the lower seasons. In terms of accommodations, Australia is generally more expensive than New Zealand.

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You might, say, be intrigued by the possibility of visiting one of the predator-free island reserves off Auckland's coast. If viewing wildlife is important for you, you might wish to spend longer in Australia — New Zealand doesn't have the standout species nor the zoological variety of Australia.

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You must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa or an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Australia for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain an ETA.

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