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Travel idea:
Best of Australia ...
From Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef

Duration: 3 weeks (21 days)
Country: Australia
Places: Sydney - Hobart - Melbourne - Alice Springs - Cairns - Brisbane

Sydney
Harbour Bridge
Three Sisters

01

Sydney (4 days)

Sydney is Australia's largest city, famous for its opera house, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and picturesque beaches such as Bondi Beach. The city impresses with its harbor panorama, culture, restaurants, and diverse leisure activities.

Day 1 – Arrival (by plane) in Sydney

Day 2 – City & Harbor

  • Sydney Opera House: guided tour or photo spot

  • Circular Quay: Explore the harbor promenade

  • The Rocks: Historic district with markets and cafes


Day 3 – Bridges & views

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge: Bridge walk or BridgeClimb

  • Darling Harbour: Aquarium, restaurants, walks

  • Barangaroo Reserve: Modern park on the waterfront


Day 4 – Beaches & nature

  • Bondi Beach: Surfing, swimming, walk along the coast

  • Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk: Scenic walk along the cliffs


Day 5 – Excursions & nature

  • Excursion to the Blue Mountains

  • Optional: Explore Manly Beach by ferry

  • Evening: Enjoy the sunset in the Royal Botanic Garden

02

Hobart (2 days)

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, known for Mount Wellington, Salamanca Place, and Hobart Harbor. The city combines nature, culture, and colonial history.

Day 6 – Travel (plane) from Sydney to Hobart

  • Salamanca Place: Markets, cafes, and art galleries

  • MONA – Museum of Old and New Art: Modern art & unusual exhibitions

  • Evening: Walk along the waterfront


Day 7 – Nature & views

  • Mount Wellington: Panoramic views over Hobart

  • Botanic Gardens: Relax and discover the local flora

  • Optional: Day trip to Bruny Island for nature & wildlife viewing

Hobart
Wombat
Black Swan
Melbourne

03

Melbourne (4 days)

Melbourne is a vibrant city in Victoria, known for its art, culture, sports, and coffee shop scene. The city offers historic buildings, modern architecture, museums, parks, and is considered the cultural center of Australia.

Day 8 – Travel (plane) from Hobart to Melbourne

  • Federation Square: Heart of the city

  • National Gallery of Victoria (NGV): Art

  • Flinders Street Station & walk along Flinders Lane


Day 9 – Old Town & Laneways

  • Hosier Lane & Street Art: Famous graffiti art

  • Degraves Street & Block Arcade: Cafes, shops, and flair

  • Queen Victoria Market: Fresh produce


Day 10 – Nature & Wildlife

  • Royal Botanic Gardens: Walk and picnic

  • Fitzroy Gardens & Captain Cook's Cottage

  • Optional: Melbourne Zoo or Sea Life Melbourne


Day 11 – Excursions & Surroundings

  • Great Ocean Road: Excursion to the 12 Apostles

  • St Kilda: Beach, pier and penguins

04

Ayers Rock - Uluru (3 days)

Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru, is a sacred, giant sandstone monolith in the center of Australia. It is one of the country's most famous landmarks and has great cultural significance for the Aboriginal people.

Day 12 – Travel (by plane) to Ayers Rock - Uluru

  •     Sunset at Uluru


Day 13 – Uluru

  • Sunrise at Uluru

  • Base walk around the rock

  • Mala Walk with ranger


Day 13 – Kata Tjuta

  • Visit Kata Tjuta (Olgas)

  • Valley of the Winds Walk

Ayers Rock
Kata Tjuta
Great Barrier Reef
Kasuar

05

Cairns (3 days)

Cairns is a city in northern Australia and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. It is known for diving and snorkeling excursions, its tropical climate, and its proximity to the rainforest.

Day 14 – Travel (by plane) from Uluru to Cairns

  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

  • Walk along the promenade

  • Evening: Seafood dinner


Day 15 – Great Barrier Reef

  •     Boat trip to the reef with snorkeling or diving


Day 16 – Rainforest & waterfalls

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway or Skyrail

  • Rainforest & Barron Falls

06

Brisbane (3 days)

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, known for its sunny climate, the Brisbane River, and a relaxed atmosphere. The city offers modern neighborhoods, parks, culture, and is a good starting point for trips to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Day 17 – Arrival (plane) from Cairns to Brisbane 

  • South Bank Parklands: Walk, beach pool

  • Queen Street Mall

  • Evening: Enjoy the skyline view


Day 18 – Nature & views

  • Mount Coot-tha Lookout

  • Brisbane Botanic Gardens

  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary


Day 19 – Excursions

  • Day trip to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast

  • Alternatively: Moreton Island (beach & sand dunes)


Day 20/21 – Departure (plane)

  • Return trip via Sydney including 1 extra day

  • Alternatively: From Brisbane directly to Asia (1-day stopover depending on the airline)

Brisbane
Sunshine Coast
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