Visiting the other side of the planet calls for a stop somewhere in between. You can combine Australia with many places, so how about stopping over in the culturally similar California or the totally different world of China?
Stop in California and walk the Stars Walk of Fame and visit the famous film studios on the way down under. If you opt for a stop in Beijing, you will walk the Great Wall of China and visit its Forbidden City instead.
After landing at the other side of the world, you will spend a day discovering the city centre of Sydney. Relax the next day at its beaches and spend another walking through the unique Blue Mountains. After this, you will think you have seen three different worlds, but that is only Sydney and its surroundings.
Fly to Melbourne, which is regularly voted as one of the best cities to live in. Rent a car and drive along the Great Ocean Road with breath taking views of the ocean, reaching the Twelve Apostles National Park just in time for sunset. Get back here the next day have a great walk on a local beach.
A short flight further south to Tasmania will take you to an island of great food and rough coastlines. In certain months, you can touch Australian snow after a hike to the top of Mount Wellington. Or drive here in a car after sunset to enjoy great scenery with Hobart nightlights at your fingertips. Trekking in Freycinet National Park and the Bay of Fires will only add more great pictures to your album.
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Los Angeles area (4 days) -> Sydney (3 days) -> Blue Mountains (1 day) -> Melbourne (1 day) -> Great Ocean Road (2 days) -> Tasmania (4 days)
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Beijing and Great Wall of China (4 days) -> Sydney (3 days) -> Blue Mountains (1 day) -> Melbourne (1 day) -> Great Ocean Road (2 days) -> Tasmania (4 days)
* Estimated price of trip includes all costs except meals other than breakfasts provided by accommodation.
