7 days in Australia Itinerary

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: enjoy some music at Sydney Opera House, trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and take a stroll through The Rocks.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney travel route planner.

Taipei, Taiwan to Sydney is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Taipei to Sydney due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Taipei in April, with highs in Sydney at 26°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.

Located right in the center of Australia, the national park boasts perhaps the country's most iconic natural symbol and a sacred place for the region's indigenous people--as well as Kata Tjuta, a collection of 36 red rocks forming an equally distinctive sight.

On the 19th (Mon), hike along Kuniya Walk, take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru, then contemplate the waterfront views at Mutitjulu Waterhole, and finally go for a walk through Mala Walk.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park online tour planner.

You can fly from Sydney to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Sydney to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sydney in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel to Cairns.

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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Cairns trip maker site.

You can fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Cairns in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Cairns is 0.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Cairns when traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in April, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel back home.