Day 1: Arrival in Australia
Arrival in Cairns. Visit Cairns city centre and its lagoon (artificial pool that simulates a beach). Take a walk through and have dinner at the Cairns Marina. Night in Cairns.
See detailed itineraryArrival in Cairns. Visit Cairns city centre and its lagoon (artificial pool that simulates a beach). Take a walk through and have dinner at the Cairns Marina. Night in Cairns.
See detailed itineraryDay trip to the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran, stopping in three places for diving and snorkelling. Return, have dinner and spend the night in Cairns.
See detailed itineraryTravel by rental car to Townsville, stopping by Mission Beach on the way. Take the ferry to Magnetic Island. Go on a walk to see the wild koalas in the eucalyptus trees. Night on Magnetic Island.
See detailed itineraryCircle the island stopping at the best beaches and coves. Night on Magnetic Island.
See detailed itineraryContinue in the rental car to Airlie Beach, a lively town with good atmosphere, known for being the departure point for the famous Whitsundays Islands. Night in Airlie Beach.
See detailed itineraryDay trip by boat to visit the Whitsundays Islands and famous Whitehaven Beach. Return to Airlie Beach. Overnight bus trip to Hervey Bay (this journey can also be made by plane).
See detailed itineraryArrive in Hervey Bay in the morning in time to take the boat to see Humpback whales. Normally they frequent the Australian coast from August to November. Night in Hervey Bay.
See detailed itineraryAll-day boat trip to explore Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. 4x4 trip on its sand dunes and through its forest. Night in Hervey Bay.
See detailed itineraryGo for a swim at Bondi Beach. Rent a surfboard or take a surfing class for beginners. Walk through Chinatown and have dinner. Night in Sydney.
See detailed itineraryVisit the Opera House. Take the ferry to Manly Beach crossing Sydney's impressive bay. Go for a swim at Manly Beach. Visit the historic centre of Sydney (The Rocks). Night in Sydney.
See detailed itineraryFly to Ayers Rock. Rent a car to visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and hike its trails. Before sunset visit the sacred mountain of Australian aborigines: Uluru. Night in Ayers Rock.
See detailed itineraryTake the rental car through the desert to Kings Canyon. Walk along one of the Kings Canyon trails, where you'll see cliffs, streams, waterfalls and ponds. Watch the sunset at Kings Canyon. Night in Kings Canyon.
See detailed itineraryReturn to Ayers Rock and fly to Sydney. Arrive to the hotel and go for a walk in the city. Night in Sydney.
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