How many days do you need in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru & Port Douglas?
- Most travelers spend 11-12 days in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, and Port Douglas combined
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Melbourne
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
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Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Cairns, Uluru & Port Douglas
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sydney Arrival | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb & Opera House | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Blue Mountains Hiking Day Trip | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Sydney - Whale Watching Cruise | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Sydney - Uluru (Ayers Rock) | Uluru |
| Day 6 | Day at Uluru | Uluru |
| Day 7 | Uluru - Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 8 | Cairns - Kuranda Scenic Railway Skyrail and Wildlife Experience | Cairns |
| Day 9 | Cairns - The Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 10 | Port Douglas - Daintree Rainforest | Port Douglas |
| Day 11 | Port Douglas - Free Day | Port Douglas |
| Day 12 | Port Douglas - Cairns - Home |
This 12-day highlights tour combines stunning natural settings and diverse wildlife with heart-stopping activities. You'll begin in Sydney before flying into the outback, ending your stay along the coast, where you'll divide your time between the rainforest and the Coral Sea. You'll hug koalas in Kuranda, watch whales off the coast of Sydney, snorkel part of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as hike in the Blue Mountains, and catch a sunset over Uluru. Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Cairns, Uluru & Port Douglas
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
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