Australia is big and everyone knows it, but few people understand how big it really is. A country that requires 5 hours or more to fly between the major cities is a very big country indeed. If you are visiting Australia then it is essential that you be prepared for the size of the country and this means planning.
Even if you are only visiting one or two cities, the size of Australia means that it really helps to know where you are going, how you will get there, and where you will stay. This article considers how to go about planning an Australian Itinerary.
PLAN THE OVERVIEW
Planning the overall outline of where you want to go is an important first step. It is important to note that it will take upwards of 8 hours to fly between cities when you take the time spent at airports into account. This effectively means that you lose a day of your travelling time, so it is sensible to limit yourself to no more than three cities in a fortnight. Planning your overview of where you will be staying is an important first step because then you can focus on what to do.
BOOK YOUR HOTELS AND FLIGHTS
Hotels and flights are very expensive and it is sensible to get the costs of these out of the way. Booking in advance will save you money on nice serviced apartments and it will ensure that you can get on flights without being left stranded anywhere too. Booking these key elements of your holiday well in advance will relieve the financial pressure of going to Australia and allow you to plan a detailed itinerary around your visit.
READ A GUIDE
Whilst you may know about much of Australia, it is certain that there are wonderful places that you have never heard of or new existed. Reading a guide to the areas that you are travelling to will enable you to get a better understanding of what is on offer so that you can plan your itinerary more effectively. This will help to get you excited about the trip too and make the planning process far more fun.
ASK SOME FRIENDS
Whilst it is not something that everyone does, you will find that a lot of people have travelled to Australia and they will all have ideas about what you simply have to see. Asking about what to do will raise some interesting and exciting ideas from friends that have travelled there before.
TAKE TOURS
The aforementioned size of Australia makes everything difficult and for this reason building day tours into your schedule is a good idea. Hiring a car and driving everywhere in Australia can be fun, but it is relatively stressful too and the long distances will get to you. Looking at Melbourne day tours will give you an idea of what is on offer in the area and often the best way to see these locations is in a tour so that you can sleep on the bus and be rested when you arrive at the natural wonder.
STICK TO YOUR PLAN
No matter how well you plan, when you arrive in Australia you will be distracted by something else that is on offer. It is important, however, to stick to your plan and make the most of the country by doing so. If you allow yourself to be side tracked by the better-advertised and more touristy attractions, then you may find yourself missing out significantly with regards to experiences that you had hoped to have.
