Australia Travel Insights
5 Days in Australia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Five days is a quick trip to Australia—you'll want to embark on a regional adventure to make the most of your time. A tour of Sydney offers stops at all the popular landmarks and a day trip to the Blue Mountains. Or, explore Far North Queensland, including the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. You can even journey deep into the outback of Uluru Alice Springs. Learn more in our itinerary picks below.
1 Week in Australia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
In seven days, you can see the highlights of three Australian cities, with day trips from each. Pair Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns, for example, and you can easily visit the Blue Mountains and Great Barrier Reef. Or head to Western Australia, basing yourself in Exmouth and Perth, where you'll swim with whale sharks and snorkel off Rottnest Island. Other options featured below include a Whitsundays island retreat, outback exploration in Uluru, and a family-friendly Gold Coast adventure.
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.
2 Weeks in Australia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
In two weeks, you can explore an average of four regions in Australia. The most efficient trips fly you in and out of major cities—like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide—ensuring you can piggyback with free days and city tours in each location. It's possible to take several day trips to famous destinations like the Great Barrier Reef and the Blue Mountains, venture into the outback's desert region, and even cross over into New Zealand.
How Many Days to Spend in Australia
When planning a trip to Australia, 10 days is ideal for visiting four different areas. However, if you're strapped for time, you can explore two regions in five days or up to three if you have a whole week at your disposal. For those with more time and flexibility, two weeks allows you to make stops at anywhere from four to 10 destinations, depending on your preferred pace.
Best Time of Year to Visit Australia
Australia is an enormous country that contains many different environments, climates, and landscapes; whichever month you go, you're likely to find somewhere with good conditions. Generally, southern and central Australia is best visited in the Southern Hemisphere spring or fall, and northern Australia in the dry season. With warm-to-hot weather, stunning beaches, vibrant cities, vast desert landscapes, and lush tropical rainforests, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Australia at any time of year.
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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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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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Trip Reviews for Australia
The guides were very professional & knowledge...
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Feb 1 - Mar 5, 2025
Dear Bill and Anna,
Great to hear from you :-)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I'm so pleased to hear you had such a great experience with the guides you mentioned—Marc in Auckland, Dan in the rainforest, and those on your volcano and penguin adventures. We’re lucky to have such passionate and knowledgeable people on our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to them.
It was a pleasure having you on the journey, and we hope your memories of New Zealand and Australia stay bright for years to come.
Warmest wishes,
Vicky
Dream vacation success!
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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
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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!
Ocean free is the best! ... Read more
Thanks for all this wonderful feedback Greg. I am so glad you enjoyed your trip! It was fun working with you!
Ruth
