How many days do you need in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Adelaide & Kangaroo Island?
- Most travelers spend 13-16 days in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island combined
- With 17 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Melbourne
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Adelaide & Kangaroo Island
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Sydney, Welcome to Sydney, Afternoon at leisure | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sydney Harbour Long Lunch Cruise (Private), Sydney Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Full Day /Quintessential Sydney Tour (Private) | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Sydney to Adelaide, Welcome to Adelaide, Evening Wine, Dine & Discover by Foot (Private) | Adelaide |
| Day 5 | Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island In Style — 2 Days / 1 Night | Kangaroo Island |
| Day 6 | Free day in Kangaroo Island | Kangaroo Island |
| Day 7 | Kangaroo Island to Uluru, A Night at Field of Light | Uluru |
| Day 8 | Family Dot Painting Workshop, Afternoon Uluru Sunset (Private) | Uluru |
| Day 9 | Uluru to Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 10 | Full-Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef | Cairns |
| Day 11 | Day at Leisure | Cairns |
| Day 12 | Full Day Mossman Gorge Adventure Day | Cairns |
| Day 13 | Depart Cairns |
From discovering history and culture in the city to snorkeling among elusive marine life, you'll find it all in Australia. Start in Sydney and see the most famous sites in the country. Head to Adelaide, where you'll taste and learn about Australia's finest wines. Jet off to Kangaroo Island to mingle with the kangaroos, then venture into the outback to watch the sunset over Uluru. Finally, snorkel to your heart's content along the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
15-Day Itinerary Including Melbourne
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Day 2 | Free Time in Melbourne - Phillip Island Penguin Parade | Melbourne |
| Day 3 | Great Ocean Road & the Twelve Apostles | Melbourne |
| Day 4 | Free Time in Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Day 5 | Fly to Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Day 6 | Tour Kangaroo Island | Kangaroo Island |
| Day 7 | Tour Kangaroo Island - Return to Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Day 8 | Fly to Uluru | Uluru |
| Day 9 | Sunrise Camel Tour of Uluru - Fly to Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 10 | Visit the Outer Reef | Cairns |
| Day 11 | Tour the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation | Cairns |
| Day 12 | Fly to Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 13 | Big Bus Tour of Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 14 | Blue Mountains Tour, Including Hiking | Sydney |
| Day 15 | Depart Sydney | Sydney |
Australia is an enormous country, and when trying to work out an itinerary, it can be difficult to choose between its lively cities, beautiful beaches, or unique wildlife. With this varied 15-day itinerary, you can experience a bit of everything. Starting in Melbourne, travel along the spectacular Great Ocean Road—one of Australia's best short road trips—before heading to Adelaide and wild Kangaroo Island. You'll also visit Australia's dramatic red center, relax at the Great Barrier Reef, and end in Sydney, Australia's largest city. Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Adelaide & Kangaroo Island
How to get from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island sits in the St. Vincent Gulf, off the coast of South Australia, about 80 miles (130 km) from Adelaide. It's a popular destination among travelers to Adelaide and is easy to reach. Here's what you need to know about getting from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. Read more
How to get from Sydney to Cairns
Sydney and Cairns are both on Australia's east coast, but Sydney is about 1,500 miles (2,400 km) south of the tropical northern Queensland city. Here's how to get from Sydney to Cairns. Read more
How to get to Uluru
Uluru is right in the center of Australia, in the southwestern corner of the Northern Territory, and is a long way from pretty much everywhere. The nearest town is Alice Springs, and that's still more than 200 miles (330 km) away. But Uluru is also one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions, so it's quite easy to get to from elsewhere in Australia. Here's what you need to know about getting to Uluru. Read more
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