Australia 13-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Australia.

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Enjoy plenty of beach time as you hop between Brisbane, Port Douglas, and Sydney

Australia East Coast Family Adventure - 13 Days

Featuring an energetic mix of wildlife excursions and fun outdoor adventures, this 13-day itinerary is a great introduction to Australia for the whole family. Start in Brisbane to kayak along the city's river and take a selfie with the fuzzy residents of a local koala sanctuary, then jet up the coast to Port Douglas for day trips into the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Wrap things up in Sydney, where a relaxed itinerary of beach time, bike tours, and harbor cruises awaits.

Best of Australia: Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns & Sydney - 13 Days

This 13-day adventure kicks off in Melbourne, which has officially been christened as the cultural capital of Australia. Discover the city's bohemian laneways and take road trips down the scenic Great Ocean Road before heading north to the outback for a sunrise tour of Uluru (Ayers Rock), a sacred site to the First Nations people. Continue to tropical Queensland to venture to the outskirts of the Great Barrier Reef, then finish the tour in stylish Sydney with guided excursions of its iconic city sights.

Enjoy breathtaking outback sunsets as you journey through the heart of Australia

Western Australia & The Red Center: Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs & Darwin - 13 Days

Experience the best of the west on this two-week trip from Perth to Adelaide, through the heart of Australia's Red Center to Alice Springs, and onto Darwin in the tropical north. See the outback in style on the iconic Ghan Railway, watching the changing light and landscapes as you cover nearly 2,000 miles in three days. Learn about Aboriginal rock art and uncover tales of World War II in Darwin before making your way back to Perth to enjoy one last amazing Indian Ocean sunset.

Enjoy the beautiful beaches the East Coast has to offer

East Coast of Australia - 13 Days

Begin your journey in artsy Melbourne, exploring the hidden alleyways, vintage shopping, and quirky coffee shops. Spend a few days in bustling Sydney, then make your way up north to the Gold Coast, one of Australia's iconic surfing destinations. Your trip ends in Cairns with a visit to the famous Great Barrier Reef.

Cape de Couedic lighthouse on Kangaroo Island near Adelaide

City Highlights, Nature & Wildlife: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island & Tasmania - 13 Days

Discover Australia's city life and wildlife on this 13-day itinerary. Start in Sydney to explore its famous harbor by boat before heading to the Blue Mountains to hike rugged valleys. Fly to Adelaide to sample the bustling culinary hot spot and surrounding Kangaroo Island, then to Melbourne to stroll the cultural capital's hidden enclaves and alleyways and to see the Penguin Parade of nearby Phillip Island. Finish with a deep dive into Tasmania's fascinating history and diverse flora and fauna.

Experience the Whitsundays' soft white sand in north Queensland

East Coast Australia: Sydney, Melbourne & the Whitsundays - 13 Days

Over almost two weeks, you'll explore the best of Australia's favorite cities and unwind in a tropical island paradise. Starting in Sydney, explore the city's iconic sights on a sunset cruise, then connect with Aboriginal culture on a bush tucker tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Fly south to explore Melbourne's incredible food scene and street art, and take day trips along the Great Ocean Road. Finally, skip north to Hamilton Island, your gateway to the stunning Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

See sleeping sea lions through Admirals Arch lookout on Kangaroo Island

Sydney, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Uluru & Cairns - 13 Days

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 sun set over Uluru. Finally, snorkel to your heart's content along the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park.

Highlights of Sydney, Port Douglas & Brisbane - 13 Days

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.

Aerial view of Noah Beach in the tropical Daintree region in Australia's far north: Queensland

Australia & New Zealand Highlights - 13 Days

Take on two of the world's most naturally stunning countries on this 13-day trip across Australia and New Zealand. Start in Sydney and explore the iconic Sydney Opera House before heading north to Queensland for snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef and a cable car ride through Daintree National Park. Then fly over to New Zealand for a little bit of everything the country has to offer, from the busy streets of Christchurch to the frozen landscape of Franz Josef Glacier / Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere.

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