Destinations, Oceania
Australia
Sydney’s harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
- Ideal length
- 8 to 13 days
- Best months
- March to May, September to November
- Visa for Indians
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) required — apply online several weeks ahead.
- Currency
- AUD
When to Go
- Janpeak, hot
- Febhot
- Marbest
- Aprbest
- Maybest
- Juncold
- Julcold
- Augcold
- Sepbest
- Octbest
- Novbest
- Decpeak, hot
Best: March to May, September to November. Busiest: December to January, so book early.
- Summer: hot; school holidays push prices up. Box jellyfish season in tropical Queensland (stinger suits).
- Winter in the south (Melbourne cool); best season for the reef.
Where to Stay
- SydneyStay The Rocks, Darling Harbour or CBD.
- MelbourneStay the CBD or Southbank.
- Gold CoastStay Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach.
- Cairns (Great Barrier Reef)Stay the Esplanade or Palm Cove.
Highlights
- Opera House tour and harbour walk
- Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles
- Theme parks (Movie World / Dreamworld)
- Great Barrier Reef snorkel cruise
- Sydney Harbour dinner cruise
- Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- Blue Mountains day trip
- Taronga Zoo
- Phillip Island penguin parade
- Laneways and café culture walk
Food
- Lunch: café or food court (veg-friendly)
- Dinner: harbourside or an Indian restaurant (many in Harris Park/Dandenong)
We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.
See What Your Australia Plan Looks Like
This is a real day from a sample Australia plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.
- Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
- Why each stop was picked for you
- Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
- No sales call unless you ask for one
- MorningOpera House tour and harbour walkWhy: you said you enjoy culture & local traditions
- AfternoonTaronga Zoo
- EveningFree evening — dinner suggestion below
Meals: Lunch: café or food court (veg-friendly); Dinner: harbourside or an Indian restaurant (many in Harris Park/Dandenong)
The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.
Australia Questions
What is the best time to visit Australia?
March to May, September to November. Peak months are December to January, so book early for those.
How many days do I need for Australia?
Most travellers spend 8 to 13 days, staying in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns (Great Barrier Reef).
Do Indians need a visa for Australia?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) required — apply online several weeks ahead.
Visa rules, entry requirements and seasons change. We confirm the current position for your dates before you book. Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons.
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