4 days in Cairns & South 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.

On the 20th (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at Josephine Falls.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Cairns trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Sydney to Cairns is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sydney in November; daily highs in Cairns reach 36°C and lows reach 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Delamere.

On the 21st (Wed), enjoy the sand and surf at Carrickalinga Beach and then stroll through Blowhole Beach.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Delamere trip builder app.

Drive from Cairns to Delamere in 32 hours. You'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Cairns to Delamere due to the time zone difference. In November, Delamere is a bit cooler than Cairns - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Coober Pedy.

The population of Coober Pedy exploded after the discovery of opals in 1915.

On the 22nd (Thu), admire nature's extreme beauty at Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park, then pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian Orthodox Church, and then examine the collection at Old Timers Mine. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Faye's Underground Home, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catacomb Church, and then explore the striking landscape at Umoona Opal Mine & Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Coober Pedy trip maker tool.

You can drive from Delamere to Coober Pedy in 10 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Delamere in November, with highs in Coober Pedy at 38°C and lows at 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.