Australia: Sydney’s Harbour and the Great Barrier Reef 1

Australia

Australia: Sydney’s Harbour and the Great Barrier Reef

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From one of the world's most beautiful harbours to the largest living structure on earth, Australia is a long haul that repays every hour.

Sydney

The Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the golden sand of Bondi, and a day trip to the Blue Mountains.

The Reef

Fly north to Cairns to snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef, and explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Reef-safe sunscreen only, please.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Sydney

Sun, 6 Sept
Harbour city

Harbour-view Hotel, Sydney

Sydney Opera House

6 Sept, 8:30 am

Delhi → Sydney

Delhi (DEL) → Sydney (SYD)

6 Sept, 4:30 pm

Sydney Opera House

performing arts theater

Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge

bridge

Sydney Hbr Brg, Sydney NSW, Australia

Bondi Beach

beach

Bondi Beach, NSW 2026, Australia

Do the Bondi-to-Coogee coastal walk on a clear morning — it’s free and one of the city’s great experiences.
Day 2

Sydney

Mon, 7 Sept
Beaches & bush

Harbour-view Hotel, Sydney

Sydney Opera House

6 Sept, 8:30 am

Blue Mountains National Park

national park

New South Wales, Australia

Three Sisters

scenic spot

Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

Darling Harbour

tourist attraction

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Day 3

Cairns

Tue, 8 Sept
Gateway to the reef

Great Barrier Reef

colloquial area

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Kuranda Scenic Railway

tourist attraction

Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia

Daintree Rainforest

tourist attraction

2333 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia

Day 4

Cairns

Wed, 9 Sept
Under the sea

Green Island

island

Green Island, Queensland, Australia

Esplanade

route

Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

Reef & city kit

  • Reef-safe sunscreen & swimwear
  • A rash guard for reef snorkelling
  • Sun hat & sunglasses
  • A visa (eVisitor/ETA)
  • Insect repellent for the rainforest

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