15 days in Washington State Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Washington State trip planner
Start: Sydney
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Seattle
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Mount Rainier National Park
— 2 nights
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Olympic National Park
— 4 nights
Bus to March's Point, Ferry to Orcas Island
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Orcas Island
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Ferry
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
— 2 nights
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Ferry to Fifth at Ocean, Bus to Victoria, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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Seattle — 4 nights
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Emerald City
Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, kick back and relax at Alki Beach, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and examine the collection at The Museum of Flight.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle online trip itinerary maker.
Sydney, Australia to Seattle is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in July: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 30°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to take a train to Mount Rainier National Park.
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To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle online trip itinerary maker.
Sydney, Australia to Seattle is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in July: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 30°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to take a train to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley, tour the pleasant surroundings at Skyline Trail, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tolmie Peak Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Box Canyon Loop, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier.
Plan a Mount Rainier National Park trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Seattle in August since evenings lows in Mount Rainier National Park dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.
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Plan a Mount Rainier National Park trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Seattle in August since evenings lows in Mount Rainier National Park dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 4 nights
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Take a break from Olympic National Park with a short trip to Merriman Falls in Quinault, about 58 minutes away. The adventure continues: make a trip to Hurricane Ridge, delve into the lush surroundings at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ruby Beach, and trek along Kalaloch Beach Trail 4.
To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Olympic National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August, you will find days in Olympic National Park are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel to Orcas Island.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Olympic National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August, you will find days in Olympic National Park are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel to Orcas Island.
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Orcas Island — 1 night
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On the 8th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Orcas Island Pottery and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Outer Island Expeditions.
For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Orcas Island online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Olympic National Park to Orcas Island takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Orcas Island are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Friday Harbor.
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For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Orcas Island online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Olympic National Park to Orcas Island takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Orcas Island are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 2 nights
On the 9th (Fri), examine the collection at The Whale Museum, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then shop like a local with WaterWorks Gallery, and finally find something for the whole family at Zip San Juan.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Friday Harbor road trip website.
Ride a ferry from Orcas Island to Friday Harbor in 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Friday Harbor are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Friday Harbor road trip website.
Ride a ferry from Orcas Island to Friday Harbor in 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Friday Harbor are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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Washington State travel guide
The Evergreen State
A state with two distinct faces, Washington features a landscape split apart by the Cascade Mountains, separating the damp forested areas to the west from the irrigated farmland to the east. Named after the country's first president, Washington is the second most populous state in the western United States. Nearly 60 percent of its population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area, one of the state's most popular holiday destinations. A land of over 1,000 dams, Washington is a leading producer of products as diverse as wine, lumber, apples, hops, pears, and potatoes. A big contributor to the nation's manufacturing industries, the state also boasts a cosmopolitan culture with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and a selection of small cafes, bars, and restaurants.
