How many days do you need in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Adelaide & Darwin?
- Most travelers spend 16 days in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Darwin combined
- With 17 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
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Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Adelaide & Darwin
Recommended Itinerary for 16 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Day 2 | Melbourne Sightseeing | Melbourne |
| Day 3 | Melbourne Free Day | Melbourne |
| Day 4 | Fly to Adelaide, Explore | Adelaide |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Kangaroo Island | Adelaide |
| Day 6 | Fly to Uluru, Explore | Uluru |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Uluru | Cairns |
| Day 8 | Fly to Darwin, Explore | Darwin |
| Day 9 | Kakadu National Park | Darwin |
| Day 10 | Fly to Cairns, Explore | Cairns |
| Day 11 | The Great Barrier Reef | Cairns |
| Day 12 | Cairns Free Day | Cairns |
| Day 13 | Fly to Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 14 | Sydney City Sights | Sydney |
| Day 15 | Free Day in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 16 | Depart Sydney |
This well-rounded 16-day tour of Australia's highlights is sure to delight any first-time visitor. You'll explore the hidden laneways of artsy Melbourne and the famous landmarks of Sydney, learn about Indigenous culture at Uluru in the country's Red Center, and discover tropical Queensland with an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Along the way, you'll meet kangaroos at Kangaroo Island, search for crocodiles at Kakadu National Park, and have free time to enjoy a few day trips of your choosing. Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Adelaide & Darwin
How to get from Sydney to Cairns
Sydney and Cairns are both on Australia's east coast, but Sydney is about 1,500 miles (2,400 km) south of the tropical northern Queensland city. Here's how to get from Sydney to Cairns. Read more
How to get to Uluru
Uluru is right in the center of Australia, in the southwestern corner of the Northern Territory, and is a long way from pretty much everywhere. The nearest town is Alice Springs, and that's still more than 200 miles (330 km) away. But Uluru is also one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions, so it's quite easy to get to from elsewhere in Australia. Here's what you need to know about getting to Uluru. Read more
How to get from Sydney to Melbourne
Australia's two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, look quite close together on the map, both being in the southeast of the huge country. But there are still 545 miles (877 km) between them. Here's how to get from Sydney to Melbourne. Read more
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