Two surfers carry surfboards into gentle waves on a sunny beach, with high-rise buildings towering along the coastline at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland. © Tourism Australia

3 - 6 day itineraries

Find places to go and things to do in Australia with the help of our three to six-day itineraries.

Spend three days in Australia's major cities

A man and woman admiring the distant view of the city from St Kilda Pier, Melbourne, Victoria © Visit Victoria

3 days in Melbourne

Aerial view of Sydney Harbour reflecting the blue, pink and gold hues of sunset in Sydney, New South Wales © Destination NSW

4 days in Sydney

Underwater view of people swimming with dolphins with Temptation Sailing, Adelaide, South Australia © Tourism Australia

3 days in Adelaide

A man and woman kayaking with Riverlife along Brisbane River beneath Story Bridge with Howard Smith Wharves in the background in Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

3 days in Brisbane

Group of tourists enjoying a rickshaw taxi ride across a bridge at night with Peddle Perth, Perth, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

3 days in Perth

A group of people in yellow kayaks paddle among boats in a marina with Roaring 40s Kayaking in Hobart, Tasmania © Tourism Australia

3 days in Hobart

A colourful sunset of purple and orange reflects across a calm resort pool, framed by silhouetted palm trees along the water at Darwin Skycity Pool at sunset, Darwin, Northern Territory. © Tourism NT, Dave Anderson

3 days in Darwin

Hot air balloons floating over a lake beneath a pastel sky, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory © Tourism Australia

3 days in Canberra

Spend a long weekend around Australia

People laying on white sand beneath colourful umbrellas while others swim in the gentle waves and clear blue waters of Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Trips and itineraries

3 days on the Gold Coast

Aptly named the Gold Coast, this sun-drenched city is punctuated with laid-back beaches, luxury hotels and world-class amusement...

Roebuck Bay, Broome, WA © Tourism Australia

Trips and itineraries

3 days in Broome

Broome offers a unique experience at every turn. Uncover dinosaur footprints, learn about the town’s pearling history and marvel...

Boroka Lookout over Halls Gap, Grampians National Park, VIC © Visit Victoria

Trips and itineraries

3 days in the Grampians

Where else can you stay in a treehouse cabin, explore scenic mountains, take a helicopter to lunch and land between 150-year-old...

Discover unique short breaks

The Ghan travelling along train tracks in the outback with the bright sun in the distance, Darwin, Northern Territory © Great Southern Rail

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I see in Australia in 3 to 6 days?

A 3 to 6-day trip is perfect for an immersive urban getaway or a focused regional escape.

In three to six days, you can:

Take a city break: Spend three to four days exploring vibrant urban hubs like Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, or Canberra.
Enjoy a regional escape: Take a short trip to experience the sun-drenched beaches of the Gold Coast, the coastal magic of Broome, or an outdoor mountain escape in the Grampians.
Plan a unique short break: Embark on bucket-list train journeys, including The Ghan outback rail and the Indian Pacific train, or explore a 6-day drive through Tasmania's Western Wilds.

What’s the best way to plan a short trip in Australia?

To maximise a short trip in Australia, it's best to focus on a single region or choose a structured route (like The Ghan train). A 3 to 6-day holiday is easy to plan:

Fly into a major city: Choose one capital city (like Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide) and explore the urban centre using public transport, or book guided day tours to nearby spots.
Rent a car for a long weekend: Focus on regional getaways close to major cities – such as exploring the Grampians or the beaches of Broome and the Gold Coast – which are ideal for short drives.
Book a unique short break: Let the transit be the journey by booking bucket-list rail itineraries, such as 3 days on board The Ghan or 4 days on the Indian Pacific train.

What types of short trips are included in this collection?

This collection features a variety of 3 to 6-day itineraries organized into three distinct travel styles:

Three days in Australia's major cities: Immersive urban guides for capital cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Long weekends around Australia: Focused regional getaways highlighting beach and outdoor destinations like the Gold Coast, Broome and the Grampians.
Unique short breaks: Epic bucket-list transit journeys, including multi-day rail expeditions on The Ghan and the Indian Pacific train, alongside a 6-day journey through Tasmania's Western Wilds.