Australia 10-Day Trips & Itineraries

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End your great Aussie adventure in Sydney, cruising its famous harbor and touring the iconic Opera House
Map of The Ultimate Aussie Experience: Reef, Outback & City - 10 Days
The Ultimate Aussie Experience: Reef, Outback & City - 10 Days

On this 10-day Australia trip, you'll enjoy a mix of city tours and outdoor excursions. First, explore tropical Cairns and its two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Then, swap the tropics for the outback and land in Uluru, where desert experiences await. Finally, dash to Sydney to explore its icons and expansive harbor on a dinner cruise, go wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, and eat your way across the city's multicultural Chinatown.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Map of Best of Eastern Australia: Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast & Melbourne - 10 Days
Best of Eastern Australia: Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast & Melbourne - 10 Days

On this 10-day adventure through Australia, discover four cities, along with several scenic day trips. Begin in Sydney to tour landmarks and areas like The Rocks, Sydney Harbour, and Bondi Beach, along with an excursion to the stunning Blue Mountains region. Then, enjoy a quick day in Cairns for an Indigenous experience, followed by two days in Gold Coast to tour the beaches and enjoy some thrills. The vacation ends in Melbourne to visit the funky pub scene, embark on a wildlife tour of Phillip Island, and take a guided road trip through Great Ocean Road.

Climb aboard your camel for a sunrise amble along Western Australia's Cable Beach
Map of 10 Days in Australia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Australia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Ten days in Australia is an excellent amount of time for an in-depth exploration of one region—Eastern, Northern, or Western Australia—or for a highlights trip that hops between top cities and points of interest, like Melbourne, Sydney, and Uluru. Ocean fanatics should include time in Cairns to visit the Great Barrier Reef, while Exmouth and Margaret River make great destinations for adventure seekers. Meanwhile, the towns of Broome and Darwin showcase Australia's remote northern coast.

Dad and kids skating at a Bondi Beach ice rink during the Winter Festival
Map of 10 Days in Australia - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Australia - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

Ten days gives your family plenty of time to visit some of Australia's best-known destinations on a classic highlights tour that covers Sydney, Uluru, and the rainforests and Great Barrier Reef of Cairns. Alternatively, focus on a single region and enjoy a road trip with the family along the country's East Coast from Brisbane to Syndey, or base yourself solely in Perth for theme and wildlife parks, including a visit to Rottnest Island.

Discover Melbournes quirky bars on a cocktail tour before hitting the Great Ocean Road
Map of 10 Days in Australia & New Zealand - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Australia & New Zealand - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days to explore Australia and New Zealand, you can jump between Queenstown, Sydney, Tasmania, and Perth to sample each country's highlights or get an introduction to Down Under culture while visiting Auckland, Rotorua, Melbourne, Uluru, and Sydney. Travelers eager to delve into outdoor pursuits will find Queenstown, Sydney, and Cairns ideal destinations, while those seeking a fast-paced trip can rent a car and take a road trip through New Zealand.

Escape to the "Galápagos of Australia" on Kangaroo Island (photo courtesy of Southern Ocean Lodge)
Map of 10 Days in Australia - 5 Luxury Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Australia - 5 Luxury Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days in Australia, you can experience the country's cities, outback, rainforests, and reefs on a luxury highlights tour or swap in Melbourne for a sampling of the famed Great Ocean Road. Travelers seeking a refined adventure will find Perth, Margaret River, and Exmouth delightful destinations, while those eager for exclusivity spend time on the remote Lord Howe Island. Alternately, narrow your focus to Australia's famed culinary scene while hopping between farms and fine-dining restaurants.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Australia
Travel specialist Charlotte Piper
active 5 hours ago

Charlotte Piper

With over 20 years in the travel industry, I bring extensive experience across retail, corporate, and cruise travel. Based in Australia, I also spent seven years living in Bali, where I worked with...

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Travel specialist LINDSEY NEALE-ROZGA

LINDSEY NEALE-ROZGA

Although born and raised in the UK, I moved to Sydney and became Australian almost immediately! I had found my ‘home’! I soon became a tour operator, eventually working for one of the top...

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Travel specialist Ruth Grau
active 17 hours ago

Ruth Grau

I grew up in small outback towns in South Australia before starting in the travel industry in Adelaide. After working many years in Sales & Marketing with tour companies, wholesalers and airlines,...

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Travel specialist Jeab Kwanchanok
active 10 hours ago

Jeab Kwanchanok

Sawasdee ka! I’m Jeab, a proud Thai with a deep love for my country and a passion for travel. My journey in tourism spans over 20 years, beginning as a receptionist at a five-star hotel in Bangkok,...

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Trip Reviews for Australia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Our trip was really awesome!
Australia | Apr 22 - May 20, 2026

Doreen
Doreen K.
Germany | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Our trip was really awesome! We had a great variety of cities and remote areas. We enjoyed all of our tours. Uluru and Kangaroo Island were our favorite places, as we felt that those places really depicted Australia for us. Read more

Our trip was really awesome! We had a great variety of cities and remote areas. We enjoyed all of our tours. Uluru and Kangaroo Island were our favorite places, as we felt that those places really depicted Australia for us.

Hotel Review
Longitude 131˚
Yulara

This lodge was absolutely awesome! We were so spoiled and pampered. The guides were so passionate about Uluru and the culture. We saw and learned so much that it made us feel like we understood a little bit about the history of Australia.

Authenticity & Character
The luxury tents were very comfortable, but still fit into landscape.
Location
Perfect location for seeing the most important places in the area. Also close to the airport.
Staff
They were all very friendly, polite and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect!
Activity Review
2 Days / 2 Nights Kangaroo Island in Style
2 Days / 2 Nights Kangaroo Island in Style
Australia

Our guides were so passionate about their island! They both grew up on Kangaroo Island and knew a lot of insider information that we would never have found out alone. They took us to lots of places where koalas, wallabies and kangaroos lived in their natural habitat. We also heard lots of interesting stories about the island.

Quality of Experience
The variety of animals in their natural habitat was amazing.
Food
We had wonderful picnics in the bush
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very passionate about their Island
Transport
Small group in a small transporter.
Local specialist: Tammy Lindsey

Awesome Australia!!
Australia | Apr 6 - Apr 20, 2026

Jim
Jim P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Our trip to New Zealand and Australia was amazing!! I work with Vicky as our agent— she was filled with information, very patient through the reiterations of our planning and was readily available during our trip to answer questions. To specific places gave us wonderful suprised— the Reef Hotel’s presidential suite was spectacular ( watch out for the cockatoo’s )— so spacious and what a view.
The
The Featherdale zoo was really fun as we got a behind the scenes tour with a zookeeper— the...
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Our trip to New Zealand and Australia was amazing!! I work with Vicky as our agent— she was filled with information, very patient through the reiterations of our planning and was readily available during our trip to answer questions.

To specific places gave us wonderful suprised— the Reef Hotel’s presidential suite was spectacular ( watch out for the cockatoo’s )— so spacious and what a view.
The
The Featherdale zoo was really fun as we got a behind the scenes tour with a zookeeper— the inside the Koala enclosure and back stage at the Reptile house was extraordinary.

It was a A+ trip— many Thanks to Vicky.

Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on May 19, 2026

Thank you so much Jim. I am so glad everyone had a great trip and you have memories to last a life time.
Wishing you many more travel adventures ahead
Take Care and All the Best
Vicky

Australian experience and local knowledge
Australia | Apr 26 - May 12, 2026

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William Scott S.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Vicky, our advisor, did an amazing job. Sydney opera house, barrier reef snorkeling, rain forests, animals, Southern Ocean lodge, all amazing. And the Australian people are so incredibly warm and welcoming. Read more

Vicky, our advisor, did an amazing job. Sydney opera house, barrier reef snorkeling, rain forests, animals, Southern Ocean lodge, all amazing. And the Australian people are so incredibly warm and welcoming.

Hotel Reviews
Southern Ocean Lodge
Kangaroo Island
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silky Oaks Lodge
Finlayvale
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on May 19, 2026

Hi Scott
Thank you so much for taking the time to send some feedback. I really appreciate it
I am glad you had a great trip and enjoyed the scenery, Wildlife and Aussie hospitality
Wishing you many more travel adventures ahead
Thanks again and Take Care,
Vicky

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