20 days in Australia Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at The Rocks and The Rocks Discovery Museum. Relax by the water at Bondi Beach and Clovelly Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Sydney side-trips: The National Pass (in Blue Mountains National Park), Saint Bonaventure's Church (in Leura) and Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls). There's lots more to do: see a show at Sydney Opera House, tour the pleasant surroundings at Shelly Beach, wander the streets of Darling Harbour, and steep yourself in history at The Australiana Pioneer Village.

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Nottingham, UK to Sydney is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from Nottingham to Sydney, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Sydney is somewhat warmer than Nottingham - with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Escape the urban bustle at Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga and Uluru Astro Tour. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Uluru, stroll through Uluru Hiking Path, get engrossed in the history at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, and take in the pleasant sights at Mala Walk.

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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Sydney to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Sydney, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Cairns.

Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. You'll get in some beach time at Trinity Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Spend the 13th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, take an exotic tour of Billy Tea Safaris, and brush up on your military savvy at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Cairns takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Cairns. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in May: high temperatures in Cairns hover around 32°C and lows are around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can go by car to Port Douglas.

Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Daintree Entomological museum in Diwan (about 48 minutes away). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, explore the gorgeous colors at Opal Reef, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, and make a trip to St Mary’s by The Sea chapel.

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Traveling by car from Cairns to Port Douglas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.