How many days do you need in Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne & Port Douglas?
- Most travelers spend 13-15 days in Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne, and Port Douglas combined
- Visiting Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne, and Port Douglas in 11 or 12 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Cairns
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne & Port Douglas
Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Morning City Tour of Sydney, Sydney Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to the Blue Mountains | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Port Douglas, Optional Activities | Port Douglas |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Kuranda Village & Rainforest Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 9 | Fly to Uluru, Sounds of Silence Dinner | Uluru |
| Day 10 | Full-Day Cave Hill Tour | Uluru |
| Day 11 | Fly to Melbourne, Melbourne Self-Guided Cultural Tour | Melbourne |
| Day 12 | Tour of Melbourne's Laneways & Arcades, Discover Melbourne's Sports Scene | Melbourne |
| Day 13 | Full-Day Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Plus Viewing Platform | Melbourne |
| Day 14 | Morning Yarra Valley Balloon Flight with Breakfast & Wine Tour | Melbourne |
| Day 15 | Depart Melbourne |
Travel from city to sea, rainforest, and outback on this well-rounded tour of Australia, starting in Sydney and visiting its most iconic sites. Head to Port Douglas, where you'll discover marine life near the Great Barrier Reef. Explore Kuranda and its rainforest to mingle with butterflies at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Watch the sunset behind Uluru, then dine under the desert stars. Finish up your journey in eclectic Melbourne and take a hot-air balloon ride over wine country. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
16-Day Itinerary Including Adelaide & Hobart
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney, Taste of Sydney Tour | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Aboriginal Culture Tour, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise, Twilight Bridge Climb | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Sydney City Tour, Visit Bondi Beach & Taronga Zoo | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Full-Day Wildlife, Waterfalls & Wine Tour | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Port Douglas, Free Afternoon | Port Douglas |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 7 | Full-Day Mossman Gorge Adventure | Port Douglas |
| Day 8 | Optional Activities in Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 9 | Fly to Brisbane, Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Dinner | Brisbane |
| Day 10 | Australia Zoo Guided Tour | Brisbane |
| Day 11 | Brisbane City Sights, Explore the South Bank | Brisbane |
| Day 12 | Fly to Uluru, Sounds of Silence Dinner | Uluru |
| Day 13 | Sunrise Kata Tjuta Tour, Sunset Camel Ride | Uluru |
| Day 14 | Fly to Melbourne, Explore the Laneways & Arcades | Melbourne |
| Day 15 | Full-Day Phillip Island Tour | Melbourne |
| Day 16 | Koalas & Kangaroos in the Wild | Melbourne |
| Day 17 | Depart Melbourne |
Combine vibrant cities and remote nature on this well-rounded 17-day trip through Australia. Tour the sights in Sydney before flying north to Port Douglas to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Head to Brisbane for an immersive introduction to Indigenous culture and a guided tour of its famous zoo, then escape to the outback's quiet to witness Uluru's wonders. Wind down in the cultural capital of Melbourne, with a day trip to nearby Phillip Island to see its famous "penguin parade." Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne & Port Douglas
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
How to get from Sydney to Melbourne
Australia's two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, look quite close together on the map, both being in the southeast of the huge country. But there are still 545 miles (877 km) between them. Here's how to get from Sydney to Melbourne. Read more
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