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10-day coast to coast itinerary
Take in Australia’s famous natural wonders on this 10-day trip across the country.
Trip Overview
The must-do experiences
- Snorkel through coral on the Great Barrier Reef
- Snap a photo of a quokka on Rottnest Island
- Dive with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef
Day 1: Cairns
Arrive in Cairns, known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, via a direct domestic flight from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. Settle into the small town, tropical feel.
Day 2: Day trip to Kuranda
A quaint village in the rainforest, Kuranda is an ideal day trip from Cairns.
Day 3: Great Barrier Reef
Today, dive into one of the world’s greatest natural wonders – the Great Barrier Reef. Experience it above and below the water.
Day 4: Cairns to Port Douglas
Pack your bags and head to Port Douglas. It’s a beautiful drive that will bring you to the edge of the ancient Daintree Rainforest – a living museum of flora and fauna dating back at least 135 million years.
Day 5: Port Douglas to Perth via Cairns
It’s time to cross the county from east to west. Make your way to Cairns Airport and hop on the five-hour flight to Perth, the capital of Western Australia.
Day 6: Perth
You’ll be hitting the highlights of Perth today, including the port city of Fremantle and an island full of smiling quokkas.
Day 7-8: Perth to Exmouth
A two-hour flight north from Perth will bring you to Exmouth, one of the bases for exploring the beautiful Ningaloo Marine Park. This magical reef is most famous for its whale shark migration.
Day 9: Exmouth to Perth
Fly from Exmouth back to Perth to finish your trip in this beautiful west coast city.
Day 10: Day trip to Swan Valley
It’s just a 30-minute drive to the vineyards of the Swan Valley. Enjoy local wine, sweets and beer as you taste your way around town.
