Australia Travel Insights
The Ultimate Aussie Experience: Reef, Outback & City - 10 Days
On this 10-day Australia trip, you'll enjoy a mix of city tours and outdoor excursions. First, explore tropical Cairns and its two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Then, swap the tropics for the outback and land in Uluru, where desert experiences await. Finally, dash to Sydney to explore its icons and expansive harbor on a dinner cruise, go wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, and eat your way across the city's multicultural Chinatown.
Best of Eastern Australia: Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast & Melbourne - 10 Days
On this 10-day adventure through Australia, discover four cities, along with several scenic day trips. Begin in Sydney to tour landmarks and areas like The Rocks, Sydney Harbour, and Bondi Beach, along with an excursion to the stunning Blue Mountains region. Then, enjoy a quick day in Cairns for an Indigenous experience, followed by two days in Gold Coast to tour the beaches and enjoy some thrills. The vacation ends in Melbourne to visit the funky pub scene, embark on a wildlife tour of Phillip Island, and take a guided road trip through Great Ocean Road.
10 Days in Australia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Ten days in Australia is an excellent amount of time for an in-depth exploration of one region—Eastern, Northern, or Western Australia—or for a highlights trip that hops between top cities and points of interest, like Melbourne, Sydney, and Uluru. Ocean fanatics should include time in Cairns to visit the Great Barrier Reef, while Exmouth and Margaret River make great destinations for adventure seekers. Meanwhile, the towns of Broome and Darwin showcase Australia's remote northern coast.
10 Days in Australia - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
Ten days gives your family plenty of time to visit some of Australia's best-known destinations on a classic highlights tour that covers Sydney, Uluru, and the rainforests and Great Barrier Reef of Cairns. Alternatively, focus on a single region and enjoy a road trip with the family along the country's East Coast from Brisbane to Syndey, or base yourself solely in Perth for theme and wildlife parks, including a visit to Rottnest Island.
10 Days in Australia & New Zealand - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
With 10 days to explore Australia and New Zealand, you can jump between Queenstown, Sydney, Tasmania, and Perth to sample each country's highlights or get an introduction to Down Under culture while visiting Auckland, Rotorua, Melbourne, Uluru, and Sydney. Travelers eager to delve into outdoor pursuits will find Queenstown, Sydney, and Cairns ideal destinations, while those seeking a fast-paced trip can rent a car and take a road trip through New Zealand.
10 Days in Australia - 5 Luxury Itinerary Ideas
With 10 days in Australia, you can experience the country's cities, outback, rainforests, and reefs on a luxury highlights tour or swap in Melbourne for a sampling of the famed Great Ocean Road. Travelers seeking a refined adventure will find Perth, Margaret River, and Exmouth delightful destinations, while those eager for exclusivity spend time on the remote Lord Howe Island. Alternately, narrow your focus to Australia's famed culinary scene while hopping between farms and fine-dining restaurants.
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Vicky Steinhardt
Hey there! I'm Vicky, and travel is my passion. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have dedicated my entire career to the travel industry. Melbourne-born, my journey led me to live in the...
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Paula Adams
I grew up in a very small rural town called, Humpty Doo which is 30 minutes outside of the city of Darwin, in the Northern Territory. I lived the true outback life with wallabies jumping in my...
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Ruth Grau
I grew up in small outback towns in South Australia before starting in the travel industry in Adelaide. After working many years in Sales & Marketing with tour companies, wholesalers and airlines,...
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Liz Neal
I have been involved in the travel industry since my first job out of college, working for hotels, airlines and travel companies which allow me to know the industry from all sides. I approach my...
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Trip Reviews for Australia
Dream vacation success!
Australia
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Feb 14 - Mar 21, 2025
G'day Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and for your kind words. Your feedback truly means a lot and helps me assist future clients with their travel plans.
It was such a pleasure working with you to plan this amazing and fun vacation. You got to see and experience some of the most beautiful parts of Australia! I really appreciate your patience throughout the process, and I’m so glad everything came together.
Wishing you many more incredible adventures ahead and I will be happy to assist you in planning another vacation in the South Pacific.
Cheers,
Paula
Sydney & Cairns Australia
Australia
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Mar 27 - Apr 7, 2025
*Majestic Express Dinner Cruise- go early & enjoy the harbor boardwalk! Upgraded to a different cruise - lovely experience- best views are from the upper outdoor deck! Dining room was quite noisy- outdoor was quiet and comfortable! *Pacific Hotel- Cairns Australia
Excellent! Lovely hotel right in the heart of the area. Walking distance to markets, restaurants & the harbor! *Full Day-Ocean Free- sailing & snorkel!
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Thanks for all this wonderful feedback Greg. I am so glad you enjoyed your trip! It was fun working with you!
Ruth
Sienna made sure every detail of our trip was...
Australia
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Mar 22 - Apr 3, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Kathy! It was such a pleasure working together to plan your Australia adventure! 🇦🇺 You truly got to experience so much, from the thrilling bridge climb to the Great Ocean Road! I'm so happy we were able to make your trip seamless and stress-free. I hope we can work together again in the future! ✨
