8 days in Brisbane & Uluru & Surrounds Itinerary

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brisbane: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Mooloolaba), Yanisa Therapy Beauty & Massage (in Upper Coomera) and Maleny (Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World & McCarthy's Lookout). There's still lots to do: stroll around South Bank Parklands, take in nature's colorful creations at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and admire the masterpieces at Gallery of Modern Art.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Brisbane route builder.

Sydney to Brisbane is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is known for nature, museums, and outdoors. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Uluru, get engrossed in the history at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, go for a walk through Mala Walk, and take in the dramatic natural features at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Brisbane to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 6 hours. Another option is to drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Brisbane to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Brisbane in September: highs in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.