10 days in Australia Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, and then identify plant and animal life at Billy Tea Safaris. On your second day here, brush up on your military savvy at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairns travel route planner.

Sydney to Cairns is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Cairns: highs are around 36°C and lows about 28°C. On the 19th (Sun), you're off to Fitzroy Island.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): head outdoors with Fitzroy Island Sports Hub + Dive Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fitzroy Island National Park.

To find other places to visit and tourist information, read Fitzroy Island trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cairns to Fitzroy Island. In February, daily temperatures in Fitzroy Island can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough 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.

On the 21st (Tue), get great views at Flagstaff Hill Lookout, see the vivid underwater world at Opal Reef, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Port Douglas day trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fitzroy Island to Port Douglas. In February, daily temperatures in Port Douglas can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Palm Cove.

A small community of about 1,200 people, Palm Cove sits beside the clear blue waters of the South Pacific.

On the 22nd (Wed), take a leisurely stroll along Palm Cove Jetty, tour the pleasant surroundings at Trinity Beach, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally stroll through Palm Cove Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Birdworld Kuranda, admire the sheer force of Barron Falls, and then stroll through Wrights Lookout.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Palm Cove tour itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Port Douglas to Palm Cove in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a shuttle. In February in Palm Cove, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Watsons Bay and Balmoral Beach, Mosman. You'll get in some beach time at Shelly Beach and Camp Cove. Step out of Sydney with an excursion to Cronulla Beach Walk in Cronulla--about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: trek along Manly Scenic Walkway, take a stroll through King Street, enjoy the sand and surf at Lady Bay, and stroll through Tamarama Beach.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Palm Cove to Sydney takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Palm Cove in February, things will get little chillier in Sydney: highs are around 31°C and lows about 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.