14 days in Australia Itinerary

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Cairns — 4 nights

The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Get in touch with nature at Trinity Beach and Barron Falls. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Shark Diving and Michaelmas Cay. Go for a jaunt from Cairns to Kuranda to see The Not Just Chocolate Shop about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, walk around Anzac Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and take in nature's colorful creations at Munro Martin Parklands.

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Cairns online trip maker.

New Delhi, India to Cairns is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Cairns. Traveling from New Delhi in December, you will find days in Cairns are a bit warmer (36°C), and nights are warmer (26°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Sydney.
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Sydney — 5 nights

The Harbour City

Step off the beaten path and head to Manly Scenic Walkway and Tamarama Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Bondi Beach and Shelly Beach. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Balmoral Beach, Mosman, stroll through Bondi to Coogee Walk, take a stroll through Darling Harbour, and snap pictures at Sydney Harbour Bridge.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Sydney trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by flight from Cairns to Sydney takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Cairns in December; daily highs in Sydney reach 32°C and lows reach 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Melbourne.
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Melbourne — 3 nights

Australia's Garden City

Get in touch with nature at St. Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like St Kilda Pier and Cheap AZ Travel. Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance, and relax and rejuvenate at Elite Male Massage.

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You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in January, Melbourne is a bit cooler at night with lows of 17°C. On the 5th (Thu), you'll travel back home.
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Australia is a country of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventure. From coast to coast you’ll find ancient rainforests, towering cities, stunning outback landscapes and white sand beaches. It’s not only the scenery that varies here, but also the lifestyle. Lay back and relax within a coastal paradise, explore the bustling laneways of a lively metropolis, or feed your sense of adventure in the most remote and remarkable pockets of the country. Whether you’re connecting with Aboriginal culture, tasting seafood straight from the ocean, or diving with gentle whale sharks, you’ll discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
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