How many days do you need in Sydney, Uluru & Port Douglas?
- Most travelers spend 10-12 days in Sydney, Uluru, and Port Douglas combined
- Visiting Sydney, Uluru, and Port Douglas in 8 or 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Melbourne, Cairns, and Brisbane
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
Recommended Itineraries for Sydney, Uluru & Port Douglas
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney, Optional Activities | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Morning City Tour of Sydney & Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to the Blue Mountains | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Uluru, Sounds of Silence Dinner | Uluru |
| Day 6 | Sunrise Kata Tjuta Tour | Uluru |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Port Douglas, Optional Activities | Port Douglas |
| Day 8 | Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 9 | Kuranda Village & Cablecar Forest Adventure | Port Douglas |
| Day 10 | First Nations Fishing & Daintree Rainforest Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 11 | Return to Cairns, Depart |
Spend 11 days enjoying some of the best of urban Australia as well as outback excursions you'll not soon forget. It begins in the global metropolis of Sydney, where you'll experience its city sights and postcard beaches on walking tours. Then fly to the Northern Territory for spiritual expeditions into the red deserts at Uluru before finishing the trip on the Great Barrier Reef and in the ancient rainforests of Daintree. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
12-Day Itinerary Including Cairns
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb & Opera House | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Blue Mountains Hiking Day Trip | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Whale Watching Cruise | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Uluru | Uluru |
| Day 6 | Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light Experience | Uluru |
| Day 7 | Fly to Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Kuranda | Cairns |
| Day 9 | Great Barrier Reef Excursion, Transfer to Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 10 | Day Trip to Daintree Rainforest | Port Douglas |
| Day 11 | Explore Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 12 | Depart Port Douglas |
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
15-Day Itinerary Including Melbourne
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Morning City Tour of Sydney, Sydney Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to the Blue Mountains | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Port Douglas, Optional Activities | Port Douglas |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Port Douglas | Port Douglas |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Kuranda Village & Rainforest Tour | Port Douglas |
| Day 9 | Fly to Uluru, Sounds of Silence Dinner | Uluru |
| Day 10 | Full-Day Cave Hill Tour | Uluru |
| Day 11 | Fly to Melbourne, Melbourne Self-Guided Cultural Tour | Melbourne |
| Day 12 | Tour of Melbourne's Laneways & Arcades, Discover Melbourne's Sports Scene | Melbourne |
| Day 13 | Full-Day Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Plus Viewing Platform | Melbourne |
| Day 14 | Morning Yarra Valley Balloon Flight with Breakfast & Wine Tour | Melbourne |
| Day 15 | Depart Melbourne |
Travel from city to sea, rainforest, and outback on this well-rounded tour of Australia, starting in Sydney and visiting its most iconic sites. Head to Port Douglas, where you'll discover marine life near the Great Barrier Reef. Explore Kuranda and its rainforest to mingle with butterflies at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Watch the sunset behind Uluru, then dine under the desert stars. Finish up your journey in eclectic Melbourne and take a hot-air balloon ride over wine country. Read more
How to travel between Sydney, Uluru & Port Douglas
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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