17 days in Sydney & Cairns Itinerary
17 days in Sydney & Cairns Itinerary
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17 days in Sydney & Cairns Itinerary
Friedrichshafen
Fly:
34h
Sydney
— 6 nights
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Fly:
4h 45min
Cairns
— 8 nights
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Fly:
28h
Friedrichshafen
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Sydney
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The Harbour City
Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.Get in touch with nature at Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Manly Beach and Shelly Beach. Spend the 5th (Sun) exploring nature at Sydney Harbour National Park. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Rocks, head off the coast to Shark Island, admire the natural beauty at The Royal Botanic Garden, and hike along The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk.
To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Sydney trip itinerary maker site .
Friedrichshafen, Germany to Sydney is an approximately 34-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) (AEST), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Friedrichshafen in August: high temperatures in Sydney hover around 22°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Cairns.
Things to do in Sydney
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Shelly Beach
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Bondi Beach
2:30pm, Fri Aug 3

Manly Beach
12:30pm, Sat Aug 4

Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
12:30pm, Fri Aug 3
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Cairns
8
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The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.Step out of the city life by going to Scuba & Snorkeling and Palm Cove Beach. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Trinity Beach and Wonga Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairns: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Palm Cove), Daintree National Park (in Cape Tribulation) and Port Douglas (Safaris, Four Mile Beach, & more). The adventure continues: tour the water at your own pace with Shaolin Junk Cruises, tour the pleasant surroundings at Trail Bike Adventures, get your game on at Cairns Kart Hire Track, and learn about winemaking at Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery.
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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, Cairns is a bit warmer than Sydney - with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Cairns
Side Trips
Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Wonga Beach, Daintree National Park
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Scuba & Snorkeling
10:30am, Thu Aug 9

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
10:30am, Sat Aug 11
Safaris
11:00am, Fri Aug 10
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