Cape Town to Australia

Australia 2026

Steven & Megan's Adventure

15 – 29 May 2026

Itinerary

Two weeks across Australia's east coast - from the harbour city to the golden beaches of Queensland.

14 – 15 May

Cape Town → Sydney

Qantas QF8286 Cape Town → Johannesburg, then QF64 overnight to Sydney (arriving 14:55, 15 May).

15 – 18 May

Sydney

Staying with Alexandra & Devon Lee in Frenchs Forest. Sightseeing and tourism.

18 – 23 May

Coolangatta

Virgin Australia VA519 from Sydney to Gold Coast (12:20 → 13:40). Beachfront Resort-Style Apartment — 5 nights by the ocean. Coastal tourism and beach activities.

21 May

Duranbah, NSW

Lily & Andrew's Wedding at Plantation House. Day trip from Coolangatta.

23 – 29 May

Ipswich, QLD

Staying with Lily & Andrew. Post-wedding time with extended family, social engagements, and tourism.

29 – 30 May

Johannesburg

Flying Brisbane → Perth → Johannesburg (Qantas QF935 / QF65). Overnight with Mike & Katie in Craighall Park.

30 May

Home to Cape Town

FlySafair FA294 from Johannesburg to Cape Town (10:15 → 12:35). Home.

Accommodation

Beachfront Resort-Style Apartment in Coolangatta with ocean views
Airbnb

Beachfront Resort-Style Apartment

2 Creek Street, Coolangatta, QLD 4225

Check-in 18 May
Check-out 23 May
Duration 5 Nights
Location Coolangatta

Destinations

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Sydney

Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the buzz of one of the world's great cities.

Gold Coast beaches and skyline

Gold Coast

Sun-soaked beaches and stunning skyline stretching along the Queensland coastline.

Coolangatta beach views

Coolangatta

Laid-back beach town on the border, crystal-clear waters and our home for five nights.

Duranbah wedding venue

Duranbah

A picturesque corner of northern NSW, home to Plantation House and Lily's wedding.

Lily's Wedding


Wednesday, 21 May 2026

Plantation House

13 Duranbah Road, Duranbah, NSW 2487


The highlight of the trip - celebrating Lily's big day at one of the most beautiful venues on the Tweed Coast. Set among tropical gardens, Plantation House is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable celebration.