How many days do you need in Sydney, Brisbane & Port Douglas?
- Most travelers spend 9-13 days in Sydney, Brisbane, and Port Douglas combined
- With 14 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Melbourne and Uluru
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
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Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Brisbane & Port Douglas
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sydney Guided Bike Tour & Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to the Blue Mountains | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Hike the Sydney Harbour Bridge | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Port Douglas, Explore | Port Douglas |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Barrier Reef Boat Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 7 | Full-Day Mossman Gorge Adventure with River Drift Snorkeling | Port Douglas |
| Day 8 | Free Day in Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 9 | Fly to Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Day 10 | Full-Day Australia Zoo Tour | Brisbane |
| Day 11 | Full-Day Springbrook Rainforest & Waterfall Tour | Brisbane |
| Day 12 | Brisbane Morning Bike Tour | Brisbane |
| Day 13 | Depart Brisbane |
In 13 days, this action-packed itinerary introduces you to Australia's eastern coast highlights using three cities as jumping-off points. Climb the Harbour Bridge and cycle through the waterfront neighborhoods of Sydney before flying north to Port Douglas, where the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient rainforests of Daintree await. Turn south to end in Brisbane, touring the famous Australia Zoo and adventuring through the waterfalls of Springbrook National Park. Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Brisbane, and Port Douglas
Sydney and Brisbane are the two largest cities on Australia's east coast, and while they're quite close together by Australian standards, there are still 580 miles (940 km) between them. Here's how to get from Sydney to Brisbane. Read more
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