15 days in Australia Itinerary

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Uluru, go for a walk through Mala Walk, trek along Kuniya Walk, and take in the awesome beauty at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park travel itinerary planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll lose 5.5 hours traveling from Dubai to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in July, things will get much colder in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: highs are around 24°C and lows about 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Port Douglas.

Get out of town with these interesting Port Douglas side-trips: Palm Cove (Spas & Palm Cove Beach). Spend the 27th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Mossman Gorge Centre, explore the gorgeous colors at Opal Reef, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Port Douglas day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Port Douglas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 0.5 hours. Traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in July, you will find days in Port Douglas are somewhat warmer (30°C), and nights are much hotter (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel to Cape Tribulation.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Cape Tribulation Beach, then go for a walk through Marrdja Botanical Walk, then relax in the rural setting at Cape Trib Farm, and finally trek along Dubuji Boardwalk. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, trot along with a tour on horseback, and then experience rural life at Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Cape Tribulation trip itinerary site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation. In July, daily temperatures in Cape Tribulation can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cairns.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Cairns trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cape Tribulation to Cairns takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Cairns are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Sydney.

Sydney is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see a show at Sydney Opera House, observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, take a stroll through Darling Harbour, and take in the dramatic natural features at Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Sydney road trip planner.

You can fly from Cairns to Sydney in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Cairns in July: high temperatures in Sydney hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Melbourne.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, and then take in panoramic vistas at Eureka Skydeck.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Melbourne online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Sydney in August, with highs in Melbourne at 16°C and lows at 6°C. On the 5th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.