Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel, Cairns, Queensland © Tourism Australia
The ultimate trip to Australia
Experience the best of Australia on an epic journey from Sydney’s beautiful harbour to the red sands of Uluru in the outback and the colourful corals of the Great Barrier Reef.
Trip overview
The must-do experiences
- Be dazzled by Sydney’s glittering harbour
- Delve into the beauty of Australia’s outback
- Swim among the marine wonders of the Great Barrier Reef
Day 1: Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Begin your ultimate Aussie journey by exploring Sydney’s sun-soaked harbour, surf beaches, al fresco dining scene and diverse cultural attractions.
Day 2: Sydney Harbour
One of the world’s great natural waterways, Sydney Harbour is home to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as lush parks, sandy beaches and historic islands.
Day 3: Sydney to the Blue Mountains
The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, west of Sydney, is dotted with charming villages, dramatic waterfalls, plunging cliffs and rugged bushwalking tracks.
Day 4: Sydney to Alice Springs
From Sydney, move on to the beating heart of the outback, the Northern Territory town of Alice Springs.
Day 5: Alice Springs to Uluru
Make the drive (or fly) from Alice Springs to Uluru. The mammoth red monolith isn’t just an Australian icon, it’s also a deeply sacred place.
Day 6: Uluru to Kata Tjuta
From Uluru, drive to Kata Tjuta, a natural wonder of ochre-coloured domes emerging from the desert.
Day 7: Uluru to Brisbane
Fly to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland and a river city known for its thriving arts scene.
Day 8: Brisbane to Cairns
Fly from Brisbane to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
Day 9: Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns
Stretching 2,300km (1,430mi), the Great Barrier Reef is made up of thousands of coral reefs and hundreds of islands.
Day 10: Cairns to the Daintree Rainforest
One of Australia’s most magnificent natural wonders, the Daintree Rainforest is an easy drive from Cairns.
