We just booked a last minute trip to Australia. My husband had the time off, we had enough miles, flights were available, and we booked it! I'm so excited! But the time for planning is so short!

All that's firm at this point is that we're flying into Sydney a week from tomorrow, and returning to the US 4 weeks later.

Where to go??? What to do??? We love active outdoors stuff. Love biking, snorkeling, beginner surfing, hiking... Love beautiful parks, beaches, mountains, anything scenic & natural. Also interested in & enjoy cultural things-- art, museums, etc. Any recommendations? We know it's spring down under, and want to figure out where the warm sunny spots are at this time of year.

He's never been to Australia before. I visited once for 2 weeks & greatly enjoyed some of the west coast. (Fremantle & a 5 day trip up the coast from Perth)

Don't know if we should try to get over to New Zealand, as well? The concern about New Zealand is that I'm imagining that the weather just wouldn't be as nice down there, as it would be early spring...

Thanks for any suggestions on particular areas/sites that would be prime this time of year!