A Two-Week Travel Guide for Australia

A Two-Week Travel Guide for Australia

It is obvious that Australia is large. Australia is as big as the United States (excluding Alaska). The coastline of Australia stretches around 50, 000 kilometres and the nation has innumerable landscapes that spread from the tropical rainforests in north to the desert in middle and Mountains on the south side.

The guide of travel in Australia helps to explore South Australia, Top End, Sunshine Coast, and Tasmania. The guide is helpful for those who have limited time to visit the whole of Australia. When to travel to Australia?

It depends on the part where you are planning to travel in Australia. As we know Australia is located in the southern hemisphere. So, the summer season in Australia is from December to February and winter from June to September.

According to the guide, the best time to travel is from December to February when the weather is sunny and warm. The temperature remains above 20℃.

Overview of Travel Guide

All the favourite states included in this travel in Australia guide and all the necessary areas can be easily explored. Here is the whole view where it covers the itinerary:

Day 1-2 (Explore Sydney)

The great introduction to Australia in Sydney and it ensures that you have to spend at least two days in Australia. The best places to visit in Sydney are Darling Harbour, the Rock District, and Circular Quay. The most iconic landmark situated in Sydney is the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. It is also recommended to climb the Sydney Bridge and further, climb up the Harbour Bridge with the help of a harness.

Day 3 (Blue Mountains Day Trip)

Now, it is the perfect time to see the beautiful natural landscapes of Australia. The blue mountain is a thriving region with cliffs, eucalyptus trees, and waterfalls. Situated in the fringe of the National Park of Blue Mountain, Katoomba is the largest town.

Day 4 (Explore Melbourne)

Now, fly to Melbourne and look at the colonial architecture of Victorian. It takes one and a half hours to reach Melbourne from Sydney. The historical tram travels are Flinders, La Trobe as well as Victoria Street. Moreover, you can also go through the historic Queen Victoria Market for some fresh and innovative arts as well as crafts in Australia.

There is also night market here every Wednesday between November and April. Then move forward to a coastal village, named as St Kilda, for a tram ride across the city. In addition to this, free entry is also in Luna Park Melbourne and it is an amazing spot for families as well.

Day 5 (Phillip Island)

Phillip Island is the home to one of the largest Fur seal colony. It takes ninety minutes to reach there from Melbourne. Don’t forget to visit the Koala Conservation Centre and the EcoBoat Tour.

Day 6 (Great Ocean Road)

One of the most visited destinations of travel in Australia is Great Ocean Road. It is the home to a few of the Koalas. The coastal town of Lorne and Apollo is located on the west. It has twelve rock stacks that are rising from the water.

Day 7-9 (Cairns and Great Barrier Reef)

The next place to visit in Australia is Queensland and so, you need to fly from Melbourne to Cairns, just in dollar hundred and takes three and a half-hour. This is the sunshine state flooded with beaches, Islands, and reefs. Further, you can spend your very first day on the beach.

The liveliest city of Queensland is Cairns which is a doorway to the Great Barrier Reef. It is best for snorkelling and sailing. In addition to this, Lagoon is another area for a swim as well as chill and situated on the Esplanade.

Day 10-11 (Daintree and Cape Tribulation to Alice Springs)

On the last day in Queensland, an adventurous day trip to the Daintree Rainforests as well as Cape Tribulation. It is the biggest tropical rainforest in Australia. The next part of Australia is the Red centre. Alice spring is a tiny town and gateway to the Red Centre. Moreover, there is the Alice Springs Desert Park which is a wildlife sanctuary and a botanic garden.

This desert is located at the base of the ranges of MacDonnell and a beautiful park. Moving further, you can also get a chance to watch a few animals such as the thorny devil, echidna, and bearded dragon. In addition to this, you can fly on a hot air balloon in Alice Springs for some additional cash.

Day 12 (Explore Uluru)

For some extra adventure during travel in Australia, a three day of the camp tour to Uluru, the Kata Tjuta National Park, and Kings Canyon. The trip is not tough technically but it becomes challenging during the summer season. An attractive thing is that you can travel around on an overland truck and the barbecued meals were prepared by the guide. It is quite tough to travel around as the temperature was very high.

Day 13-14 (Explore Trips in Kings Canyon)

At last, you will straightly visit the Kings Canyon via the sandstone domes of the lost city for a hiking period of three hours. Don’t forget to see the North and South walls to the Garden of Eden. Then, take a walk in the Kata Tjuta for spiritual significance on the very next day.

The Aboriginal Cultural centreUluru is a very place to visit and you can enjoy listening to the tales in Tjukurpa Dreamtime. Moreover, you can enjoy the scene of sunrise over the largest rock in the world, Uluru and take a small walk inside the Uluru to see the beautiful paintings in the cave. Last but not least, you can get back to Alice Springs in the evening as well.
So, this is the travel in Australia guide for adventurous people. On the last day, get back to Sydney and take your flight!

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