10 days in Australia Itinerary

For quintessential Outback scenery and culture, you can't beat a holiday in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage Site.

On the 6th (Sat), trek along Kuniya Walk, explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole, then take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru, and finally trek along Uluru Hiking Path. On the next day, head outdoors with Walpa Gorge, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kata Tjuta, and then get engrossed in the history at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park driving holiday planner.

Mumbai, India to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Mumbai to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mumbai in July, you will find days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are little chillier (24°C), and nights are much colder (4°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Sydney.

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.

Sydney is known for nightlife, trails, beaches, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy some music at Sydney Opera House, hike along Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, and wander the streets of The Rocks.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Sydney trip itinerary builder site .

Fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Sydney in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sydney when traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in July, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Port Douglas.

A holiday in Port Douglas balances an activity-filled getaway with plenty of opportunities to relax, thanks to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and bustling beach life.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On your second day here, meet the residents at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, look for all kinds of wild species at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, and then don't miss a visit to St Mary’s by The Sea chapel.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Sydney to Port Douglas in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Sydney in July, expect Port Douglas to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cairns.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

Before you visit Cairns, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Port Douglas to Cairns takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. In July, daily temperatures in Cairns can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.