19 days in Australia Itinerary

Appreciate the collections at Anzac Memorial and ATTY Gallery. Discover out-of-the-way places like Balmoral Beach, Mosman and Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk. There's lots more to do: see a show at Sydney Opera House, stop by Darling Harbour, snap pictures at Sydney Harbour Bridge, and kick back and relax at Tamarama Beach.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney travel itinerary planner.

Dallas, USA to Sydney is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 16 hours traveling from Dallas to Sydney. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Dallas in December; daily highs in Sydney reach 81°F and lows reach 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Cairns.

Step out of the city life by going to Trinity Beach and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum and Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre. Venture out of the city with trips to Kuranda (Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery, Birdworld Kuranda, &more), Port Douglas (Opal Reef, Horseback Riding Tours, &more) and Granite Gorge Nature Park (in Mareeba). Next up on the itinerary: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, see Off-Road Tours, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and enjoy the sand and surf at Yorkeys Knob Beach.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cairns online attractions planner.

You can fly from Sydney to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Sydney in December, with highs in Cairns at 88°F and lows at 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly to Yulara.

On the 30th (Sat), look for all kinds of wild species at Red Desert Reptiles, indulge in some personalized pampering at Red Ochre Spa, then take an in-depth tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, and finally explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole. Here are some ideas for day two: head outdoors with Uluru Astro Tour, then visit Uluru Audio Guide, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kuniya Walk.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Yulara trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Cairns to Yulara in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Cairns to Yulara. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cairns in December: highs in Yulara hover around 97°F, while lows dip to 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Sydney.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): get a taste of local nightlife at Cockatoo Island, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then steep yourself in history at The Rocks Discovery Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at Customs House. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, take in the dramatic natural features at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, and then visit King Street.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Sydney route planning app.

Traveling by flight from Yulara to Sydney takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Yulara to Sydney, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Sydney is a bit cooler than Yulara - with highs of 81°F and lows of 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.