Day 1: Arrival in Darwin
Arrival at Darwin International Airport. Go to the hotel. Visit and have dinner in Darwin city centre. Night in Darwin.
See detailed itineraryArrival at Darwin International Airport. Go to the hotel. Visit and have dinner in Darwin city centre. Night in Darwin.
See detailed itineraryRent a 4x4 and drive to the park. Arrive in Jabiru. Take the Yellow Water cruise to see crocodiles. See aborigine paintings in Ubirr and go up to the viewpoint to see the sunset. Barbecue at the campsite. Night in Jabiru.
See detailed itineraryArrive via 4x4 road to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls, an authentic adventure. Return to Darwin. Dinner and walk along the seaside promenade. Night in Darwin.
See detailed itineraryFly to 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 itineraryTake 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.
See detailed itineraryWalk 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.
See detailed itineraryContinue 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.
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 itineraryFly to Melbourne. Walk through the city visiting the centre, the alternative neighbourhood of Fitzroy, and the Italian district of Carlton, brimming with charming restaurants for dinner. Night in Melbourne.
See detailed itineraryRent a car to go from Melbourne to Port Campbell on the famous and spectacular Great Ocean Road. On the way, stop at one of the famous beaches for surfing. See the Twelve Apostles cliffs. Spend the night in the fishing village of Campbell.
See detailed itineraryReturn to Melbourne on the interior highway. Stop in the town of Winchelsea or at a winery. Visit Santa Kilda, one of the hippest neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Melbourne. Night in Melbourne.
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.
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 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.
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