Most travelers will find that about 12 days is perfect for a well-paced Australia trip with stops in Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas, and Kangaroo Island. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some of our favorite itinerary extensions include Melbourne. Get inspired with the below Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas, and Kangaroo Island trip ideas.

How many days do you need in Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas & Kangaroo Island?

  • Most travelers spend 12 days in Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas, and Kangaroo Island combined
  • With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
  • The most common extension is Melbourne

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Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas & Kangaroo Island

Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days

See the iconic marsupial on Australia's Kangaroo Island
See the iconic marsupial on Australia's Kangaroo Island
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrival in Sydney, Welcome to Sydney Sydney
Day 2 Sydney Guided Bike Tour - Shared Tour, Afternoon at leisure Sydney
Day 3 Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Sydney
Day 4 Sydney to Port Douglas, Welcome to Port Douglas Port Douglas
Day 5 Full Day Silverswift Cruise - Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Port Douglas
Day 6 Free Day in Port Douglas Port Douglas
Day 7 Full Day Mossman Gorge Adventure Day Port Douglas
Day 8 Port Douglas to Adelaide, Welcome to Adelaide, Free Day in Adelaide Adelaide
Day 9 Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, Ultimate Kangaroo Island Tour (Day 1) Kangaroo Island
Day 10 Ultimate Kangaroo Island Tour (Day 2), Transfer to Adelaide Adelaide
Day 11 Adelaide Central Market Discovery Lunch Tour Adelaide
Day 12 Depart Adelaide  


Experience some of Australia's best wildlife tours and incredible natural wonders on this 12-day outdoor adventure. It begins with city fun on a bicycle tour of Sydney's highlights, but you'll also take a day trip to the rugged mountains and vast gorges of the Blue Mountains. Then fly to tropical Queensland to snorkel the outer limits of the Great Barrier Reef and embark on rainforest hikes before heading south to spend time with kangaroos and enjoy the world-famous gastronomy of Adelaide. Read more

How to travel between Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas & Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island sits in the St. Vincent Gulf, off the coast of South Australia, about 80 miles (130 km) from Adelaide. It's a popular destination among travelers to Adelaide and is easy to reach. Here's what you need to know about getting from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. Read more

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Map of Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas & Kangaroo Island: Best Itinerary Ideas
Map of Sydney, Adelaide, Port Douglas & Kangaroo Island: Best Itinerary Ideas