How many days do you need in Cairns & Port Douglas?
- Most travelers spend 5-10 days in Cairns and Port Douglas combined
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Sydney
How Many Days to Spend in Australia
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Recommended Itineraries for Cairns & Port Douglas
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef | Cairns |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 4 | Daintree Rainforest Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 5 | Return to Cairns, Depart |
Explore Far North Queensland on this active, five-day getaway. Begin in Cairns and get acquainted with Aboriginal culture and fare, along with strolling through the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Next, take a day trip to the largest coral reef system on the planet—the Great Barrier Reef—where you can cruise, snorkel, and explore this world-famous destination. Then, take the trip to Port Douglas to visit local wildlife, along with the Daintree Rainforest and the Kuku Yalanji Indigenous people. Read more
Extended Itineraries
12-Day Itinerary Including Sydney & Uluru
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb & Opera House | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Blue Mountains Hiking Day Trip | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Whale Watching Cruise | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Uluru | Uluru |
| Day 6 | Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light Experience | Uluru |
| Day 7 | Fly to Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Kuranda | Cairns |
| Day 9 | Great Barrier Reef Excursion, Transfer to Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 10 | Day Trip to Daintree Rainforest | Port Douglas |
| Day 11 | Explore Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 12 | Depart Port Douglas |
This 12-day highlights tour combines stunning natural settings and diverse wildlife with heart-stopping activities. You'll begin in Sydney before flying into the outback, ending your stay along the coast, where you'll divide your time between the rainforest and the Coral Sea. You'll hug koalas in Kuranda, watch whales off the coast of Sydney, snorkel part of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as hike in the Blue Mountains, and catch a sunset over Uluru. Read more
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