6 itineraries for great Australian trips
Australia is so vast it’s almost impossible to hit everything in one trip. We’ve put together six itineraries for classic Aussie trips to cater for any tastes. While some of these might be a little ambitious they each cover essential landmarks everyone exploring Australia should visit.
1. Natural wonders of Australia
Australia is blessed with spectacular, varied landscapes and you’ll experience a wide variety of these on this trip. Start in North Queensland to observe the Undara Lava Tubes, then explore the wonder of The Kimberly before heading to Alice Springs to see the natural icon that is Uluru. It’s just a taste of what Australia has to offer, but these are some of the most iconic sights to behold.
2. South-East foodie tour
Kick things off with a top end restaurant in Sydney, before sampling local produce in Orange. If you’re travelling in May pop into Victoria’s High Country Harvest, before drinking some of the country’s best coffee in Melbourne. From there, it’s time to choose. Either head south to Tassie or west to Adelaide’s Barossa Valley and experience the food that makes these regions so iconic.
3. WA Indian Ocean Coast trip
Starting in Broome, this itinerary sees you head down to Dampier for some bush camping before witnessing wildlife in Ningaloo Reef Marine Park and Monkey Mia. Enjoy spectacular hiking at Kalbarri and Nambung National Park as you wind your way south along the coast before concluding your trip in sunny Perth where you can enjoy the great outdoors and amazing nightlife.
4. Top to toe
This itinerary is a little ambitious and you’ll need at least two weeks. Start in beautiful Darwin, and make sure you take some time to see some of Australia’s most beautiful natural wildlife in Kakadu National Park. If you would like travel through the red centre via the legendary Ghan Railway, before exploring the beautiful botanic gardens and bluestone mansion of Adelaide to end your trip.
5. The Great Ocean Road
Startling in metropolitan Melbourne then follow this classic drive to seaside Lorne, before popping into the Great Otway National Park and paying tribute to the Twelve Apostles, a sight every Australian must witness at least once. Finish your trip by exploring the enticing beaches of the early whaling settlement that is Port Fairy.
6. Eastern beaches
This trip is also a little ambitious, but if you can spare the time it’s definitely worth it. Start enjoying the pure white sand of Whitehaven beach before heading to Fraser Island then Noosa. On your way down the coast pop into Byron Bay and enjoy the good vibes. Have one more stop in Crescent Head before finally arriving in Sydney to visit the national icon that is called Bondi Beach.
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