Two-week itinerary plan for first-time and outback Australia travelers

Only have two weeks in Australia? There’s no time to waste! Whether it’s your first time and you want to make the most out of its iconic locations or an outback explorer looking to experience the great Australian wild, you’re in the right place.

Sydney from Harbor Bridge

For first-time travelers

1^st-4^th Day. If you’re in Australia looking to make the most out of its cosmopolitan areas, then by all means, go directly to Bondi Beach shortly after stepping off the plane in Sydney. You may also take a seaplane flight directly across the harbour.

Ensure that you book a hotel right in the heart of the city if soaking out everything Sydney has to offer. There’s a lot to see – Wrap up your toasty nights with a movie in Cairns cinema, visit swish restaurants, ritzy shopping arcades, grand art galleries, immaculate botanic gardens, and eclectic museums.

5^th-8^th Day. Leave the cosmopolitan designs of Sydney and board a direct flight to Alice Springs, located in the heart of Red Center. This location is rich in colonial and Aboriginal history, it is what you have always imagined Australia – empty, vast and beautiful. From the Springs, it’s a short trip by plane or even a rental car to the amazing Uluru and enigmatic Kata Tjuta to complete your desert adventure.

9^th-14^th Day. Fling yourself from the deserts of central Australia to the tropical far north Queensland where you can get to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns. Perhaps you’ll fancy the laid-back charm of Port Douglas. Both of these locations offer reef-based adventures – from scuba diving to snorkeling.

Ghan Train in Australian outback – photo by Travelscopy on Flickr CC

For outback lovers

1^st-6^th Day. Head straight to Adelaide, the city of festivals and cricket enthusiasts. It’s the perfect starting location for your outback journey. Of course, you should get to know this leafy state first. Visiting the Adelaide Oval is a must – as is a guided tour of the Central Market. Try some wines in the Adelaide Hills and proceed to Kangaroo Island, which is famous for its wildlife, beaches and produce.

7^th-9^th Day. Start your epic journey to Darwin by boarding the Ghan train, named after the Afghan cameleers who has been a big part in opening up the inland Australia. The three-day journey in it is an absolute epic experience. Meet fellow travelers in the bar and enjoy the air-conditioned comfort. You can also take advantage of the off-train touring options in Alice Springs as well as Katherine, which includes Nitmiluk Gorge.

10^th-14^th Day. Your train adventure might be over for now, but your wildest adventure has just started. Now that you’re in Darwin, it’s time to experience the cosmopolitan, vibrant city with an awesome Asian feel. It’s also a great starting point for exploring Kakadu, the vast national park that contains a great range of plant life. Go to the gorges on the nearby Katherine River and lastly head to contemporary Aboriginal communities located in the Tiwi Islands, just 80km of north Darwin.

It’s mind-blowing what you can do in Australia in just two weeks. With the right amount of planning, you can enjoy the iconic Australian locations you’ve always dreamt of or survive in its wildlife like you’ve always wanted. Have fun!

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