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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then walk around Anzac Park.

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Columbia, USA to Cairns is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Columbia to Cairns is 15 hours. September in Cairns sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Opal Reef, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Port Douglas journey site.

Traveling by car from Cairns to Port Douglas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. September in Port Douglas sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Balloon Rides as well as Melbourne Zoo. Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): get interesting insight from Tours and then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens. On your second day here, examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, thenadmire the natural beauty at Melbourne Zoo, and then admire the natural beauty at Fitzroy Gardens.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Melbourne day trip website.

You can fly from Port Douglas to Melbourne in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Port Douglas in September, expect Melbourne to be much colder, temps between 63°F and 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to 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, beaches, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk, enjoy the sand and surf at Bondi Beach, and take a stroll through Darling Harbour.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Sydney trip itinerary app.

You can fly from Melbourne to Sydney in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in September, expect Sydney to be a bit warmer, temps between 71°F and 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.