
A 30-day trip to Australia can be planned with a limited budget by following these steps:
- Book flights to Sydney, the most popular tourist destination in Australia, as early as possible to take advantage of lower prices. Round trip flights from the US can cost around $1000 to $1500 USD depending on the location and time of purchase.
- Once in Sydney, take a train or bus to your accommodation. Budget accommodations can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the first day, explore Sydney by visiting the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can also visit the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Taronga Zoo.
- On the second day, take a day trip to the Blue Mountains, which is around 100km from Sydney. You can take a train or bus for around $30 USD and enjoy the beautiful scenery and hiking trails.
- On the third day, take a train or bus to Melbourne, which is around 8 hours from Sydney. Accommodation in Melbourne can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the fourth day, explore Melbourne by visiting the famous Federation Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Melbourne Museum.
- On the fifth day, take a day trip to the Great Ocean Road, which is around 2 hours from Melbourne. You can take a bus or drive and enjoy the beautiful scenery and beaches along the way.
- On the sixth day, take a flight to the tropical city of Cairns, which is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Flights cost around $200 to $300 USD and accommodation can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the seventh day, take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef and go snorkeling or diving. The cost for a day trip is around $200 USD.
- On the eighth day, take a flight to Perth, which is the capital of Western Australia. Flights cost around $300 to $400 USD and accommodation can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the ninth day, explore Perth by visiting Kings Park and Botanic Garden, the Perth Mint and the Western Australian Museum.
- On the tenth day, take a day trip to the nearby Pinnacles Desert, which is around 2 hours from Perth. You can take a bus or drive and enjoy the beautiful scenery and hiking trails.
- On the eleventh day, take a flight to the city of Adelaide, which is the capital of South Australia. Flights cost around $200 to $300 USD and accommodation can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the twelfth day, explore Adelaide by visiting the Adelaide Botanic Garden, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum.
- On the thirteenth day, take a day trip to the nearby Barossa Valley, which is known for its wineries and beautiful scenery. You can take a bus or drive and enjoy the wine tasting and local produce.
- On the fourteenth day, take a flight to the city of Brisbane, which is the capital of Queensland. Flights cost around $200 to $300 USD and accommodation can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the fifteenth day, explore Brisbane by visiting the South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art.
- On the sixteenth day, take a day trip to the nearby Moreton Island, which is known for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes. You can take a ferry or boat for around $50 USD and enjoy snorkeling, swimming and sandboarding.
- On the seventeenth day, take a flight to the city of Darwin, which is the capital of the Northern Territory. Flights cost around $300 to $400 USD and accommodation can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the eighteenth day, explore Darwin by visiting the Darwin Botanic Gardens, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and the Darwin Waterfront.
- On the nineteenth day, take a day trip to the nearby Litchfield National Park, which is known for its beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes. You can take a bus or drive and enjoy the scenic nature and hiking trails.
- On the twentieth day, take a flight to the city of Hobart, which is the capital of Tasmania. Flights cost around $200 to $300 USD and accommodation can be found for around $50 to $70 USD per night.
- On the twenty-first day, explore Hobart by visiting the Hobart Botanic Gardens, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Hobart Historic Walking Tour.
- On the twenty-second day, take a day trip to the nearby Port Arthur Historic Site, which is known for its history and well-preserved convict ruins. You can take a bus or drive and enjoy the scenic nature and historical tours.
- On the twenty-third day, take a flight back to Sydney and spend the last 7 days exploring the city and its surroundings. You can visit the Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach, and the Darling Harbour.
Overall the cost would be around $3000 to $4000 USD (depending on the cost of flight and accommodation)
Note: The prices are approximate, and may vary depending on factors such as time of year and availability of transportation and accommodations.