18 days in South Carolina's Coast Region Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Fishing Charters & Tours and Magnolia Cemetery. Change things up with these side-trips from Charleston: Hunting Island Lighthouse (in Beaufort) and The Center for Birds of Prey (in Awendaw). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Edmondston-Alston House, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, contemplate the long history of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, and make a trip to Rainbow Row.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Charleston day trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Charleston is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Charleston is minus 15 hours. In September, Charleston is somewhat warmer than Sydney - with highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can go by car to Georgetown.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): browse the fresh offerings at Lee's Farmer's Market, take in the waterfront at The Pier at Garden City Beach, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then take a leisurely stroll along MarshWalk, and finally stop by Harrelson's Seafood Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Tue): take a leisurely stroll along Georgetown Harborwalk, then take an in-depth tour of Rice Museum, then contemplate the long history of Hopsewee Plantation, and finally contemplate the long history of Hampton Plantation State Historic Site.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Georgetown online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Charleston to Georgetown takes 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to North Myrtle Beach.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hollywood Wax Museum and Ocean Drive Beach. Get out of town with these interesting North Myrtle Beach side-trips: Myrtle Beach (Wheels of Yesteryear, Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum, &more) and Conway Riverwalk (in Conway).

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the North Myrtle Beach journey planning tool.

Traveling by car from Georgetown to North Myrtle Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bluffton.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bluffton: Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (in Hardeeville), Old Sheldon Church Ruins (in Yemassee) and Beaufort (The Point, Olive the Above, &more).

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Bluffton day trip planning website.

Drive from North Myrtle Beach to Bluffton in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In September, daytime highs in Bluffton are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.