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Suggested itinerary: Australia in 15 days for independent travellers (Jun-Sep)

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. 

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Day 2: The great barrier reef

Day 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. 

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Day 3: From Cairns to Cape Tribulation

Take the rental car north to Cape Tribulation, passing the famous beaches and towns of Palm Cove, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas along the way. Once in Cape Tribulation, visit Kulki Beach. Night in Cape Tribulation. 

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Day 4: From Cape Tribulation to Mission Beach

Walk on one of the gangplanks through the tropical jungle of the Daintree River. Take the rental car down to Mission Beach, passing Mungalli Falls on the way. Night in Mission Beach. 

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Day 5: Magnetic Island

Continue in the rental car to Townsville. Take the ferry to Magnetic Island. Circle the island stopping at the best beaches and coves. Go on a walk to see the wild koalas in the eucalyptus trees. Night on Magnetic Island. 

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Day 6: Airlie Beach

Continue 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. 

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Day 7: Whitsundays Islands & Whitehaven Beach

Day 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). 

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Day 8: Humpback whales in Hervey Bay

Arrive 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. 

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Day 9: Fraser Island

All-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. 

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Day 10: Sydney

Go 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. 

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Day 11: Sydney: the bay

Visit 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. 

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Day 12: Uluru: Australia's Red Centre

Fly 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. 

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Day 13: Kings Canyon

Take 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. 

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Day 14: Return to Ayers Rock and flight to Sydney

Return 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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Iban Gómez of Spain traveled to Australia

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