Australia 16-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 6 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Australia.

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Ultimate Australia - 16 Days

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.

Australia & New Zealand Adventure: Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne & Queenstown - 16 Days

This two-week crossover trip takes you from Australia to New Zealand with plenty of adventure laced throughout. Start by touring one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world: Sydney. Then, head to Cairns to explore the Great Barrier Reef. In the last Australian stop, Melbourne, you'll spend time in hip neighborhoods and visit wild kangaroos and koalas. Afterward, it'll be time to hop over to New Zealand, where you'll get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.

Snorkel together as a family at the Great Barrier Reef

Ultimate Family Tour in Australia: Cities, Reefs & Rocks - 16 Days

This once-in-a-lifetime tour of Australia is designed for winter travel. It avoids the intensely hot summers and takes advantage of the pleasant dry season—in other words, perfect for families. Over 16 action-packed days, make your way through vibrant cities like Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, and Sydney, as well as Tasmania's coast, the Outback, and the Great Barrier Reef, for the ultimate adventure.

Take a scenic road trip from Brisbane to Sydney, stopping at surf towns like Byron Bay along the way

Australian East Coast Road Trip: Reefs, Rainforests & Beaches - 16 Days

Australia's east coast awaits on this active 16-day adventure that includes an epic road trip from Brisbane to Sydney along the legendary Pacific Coast drive. The fun begins in the Wet Tropics, where you'll visit two UNESCO-listed sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest, and connect with Aboriginal culture. Then fly south to Brisbane to begin your 620-mile (1,000 km) drive south to Sydney via beachfront gems and surf meccas like Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie.

Perth is your base for west coast adventures like a day trip to Rottnest Island

Coast-to-Coast Australian Cities: Sydney, Melbourne & Perth - 16 Days

Experience the best of three unique Australian cities over 16 incredible days. This far-reaching itinerary starts in Sydney, ticking off iconic sights, meeting native wildlife, and cruising the harbor at sunset. Next, get to know Melbourne, a creative hub famous for its food scene, penguins, and the Great Ocean Road. Finally, jump over to Perth, a laid-back coastal mecca. From here you'll embark on a mini road trip to the Margaret River region's renowned wine country and Indian Ocean beaches.

Follow the Kings Canyon / Watarrka Rim Walk in the Northern Territory outback

Australia Great Barrier Reef, Top End & Outback Adventure - 16 Days

This adventurous 16-day Australia itinerary favors remote destinations and scenic landscapes over the big cities. Starting in the tropics of Queensland, explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest before flying to the Northern Territory's "Top End." Land in the diverse, offbeat city of Darwin, where you'll board a crocodile cruise and venture through Kakadu National Park. Then you're off to the heart of the Red Centre for the rugged outback drive from Alice Springs to Uluru via Kings Canyon.

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