How many days do you need in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru & Hamilton Island?
- Most travelers spend 15 days in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, and Hamilton Island combined
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
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Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Cairns, Uluru & Hamilton Island
Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Sydney, Welcome to Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sydney Guided Bike Tour - Shared Tour, Sydney Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Day at leisure | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Sydney to Uluru, Welcome to Uluru, Afternoon Kata Tjuta Domes | Uluru |
| Day 6 | Morning Uluru Sunrise & Segway Tour, Sounds of Silence Dinner | Uluru |
| Day 7 | Uluru to Hamilton Island, Welcome to Hamilton Island | Hamilton Island |
| Day 8 | Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour | Hamilton Island |
| Day 9 | Free Day on Hamilton Island | Hamilton Island |
| Day 10 | Day at Leisure | Hamilton Island |
| Day 11 | Hamilton Island to Cairns, Welcome to Cairns!, Cairns Aquarium | Cairns |
| Day 12 | Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef | Cairns |
| Day 13 | Free Day in Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 14 | Full Day Mossman Gorge Adventure Day | Cairns |
| Day 15 | Depart Australia, Departure |
This 15-day itinerary celebrates Australia's most famous city, its mystical outback deserts, and the unspoiled beauty of its tropical northeast. It begins in Sydney, where you'll tour the highlights by foot and bicycle, plus take a trip to the rugged Blue Mountains. After immersing yourself in the First Nations culture of the northern red deserts, finish the journey in tropical Queensland, where you'll enjoy island living, sail to the Great Barrier Reef, and trek in ancient rainforests. Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Cairns, Uluru & Hamilton Island
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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