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13-day itinerary for foodies and design lovers
With a love of innovation and creativity, Australia’s cities are bursting with design-driven experiences and artful eateries.
Trip Overview
The must-do experiences
- Taste your way through Australia’s top restaurants and cafés
- Explore innovative design and heritage landmarks
- Stay at art-inspired, boundary-pushing hotels
Day 1: Brisbane
Begin your trip in the capital city of Brisbane. More specifically, it's centre of cool: Fortitude Valley.
Day 2: Brisbane's New Farm
Take the ferry over to the leafy green New Farm to explore its heritage-listed homes, farm-to-fork eateries and unique design-led experiences.
Day 3: Brisbane's South Bank
Get your cultural fix at South Bank, the central arts precinct of Brisbane.
Day 4: Brisbane to Sydney
Discover your creative flair in the harbourside city of Sydney today, about a 90-minute flight from Brisbane.
Day 5: Sydney Harbour
Experience Sydney Harbour’s renowned restaurants and striking architecture today.
Day 6: Sydney's Marrickville
Splashed with street art, food stores and international restaurants, Marrickville is a food and design lovers' dream. Get to know the suburb with these experiences.
Day 7: Sydney's centre and surrounds
Embark on a journey of fine food, modern art and historic design from Sydney’s city centre to the Hawkesbury River.
Day 8: Sydney to Canberra
From Sydney, it's a 55-minute flight (or three-hour drive) to Australia's capital city of Canberra – no stranger to design.
Day 9: Canberra
There's no need to go far today. Explore Acton and its edgier side, NewActon – one of Canberra's trendiest neighbourhoods.
Day 10: Canberra to Melbourne
Fly just over an hour from Canberra to Melbourne. Make a beeline for South Yarra, an affluent suburb brimming with boutiques and historic architecture.
Day 11: Melbourne
Feed your inner creative in the heart of Melbourne today.
Day 12: Melbourne's suburbs
Embark on a gastronomic tour across the city today, from South Melbourne to the edgy Fitzroy.
Day 13: Melbourne
Spend your last day in style with these must-do Melbourne experiences.
