u/superhansolo

I know, I know… another itinerary post. Bear with me.

Heading to Australia next October for the Rugby World Cup. Youngest son is now in Melbourne and it looks like my eldest will be in Brisbane, so the trip is built around seeing them. I’ve got tickets for Scotland games in both cities, so planning 5 nights in each. Games, time with the kids, keep it simple.

Middle of the trip is where I’m less sure.

Current plan:

• Fly into Melbourne – 5 nights
• Fly to Adelaide – 2 nights (mate lives there)
• Fly to Sydney – ~3 nights

Then I’ve got about 4 nights unplanned before heading to Brisbane for another 5 nights.

Torn between:

• Cairns / Great Barrier Reef
• Gold Coast / Byron Bay

Travelling just me and my wife.

Any pointers on what’s actually worth it vs what looks good on paper? First time in Australia.