August 7, 2024 - What am I Working On? Australia
Australia - 17 Days
This couple had a long bucket list of places they wanted to check out in Australia, but knew all of it wouldn't be possible. They wanted to maximize their time there, and called in a professional (hey, that's me!) to help figure out what was feasible and what would have to wait for another trip. They're going to have such a great time there!
Itinerary
Day 1 - Blue Mountains, New South Wales
One of their items on their list was hiking a bit in the Blue Mountains about an hour or so out of Sydney, so they start their journey here.
Day 2 - Blue Mountains, Sydney
They'll get a bit more time this morning and early afternoon to explore and see the natural beauty of this area before heading to Sydney to be closer to the airport for their flight tomorrow.
Day 3 - Hobart, Tasmania
One of the top items on their bucket list was that they wanted to visit and explore a lot of Tasmania. They love natural beauty and hiking, so they'll be renting a car and moving about the island state.
Day 4 - Strahan, Tasmania
Strahan has some amazing waterfalls and waterways near to it, and they'll get a chance to explore these while they are in this area of Tasmania.
Day 5 - Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
This morning they will be taking a cruise and will see iconic places like Hell's Gates, Liberty Point, and Sarah Island. Later, they'll get to experience wildlife encounters with quolls and Tasmanian devils! They'll see some behind the scenes areas of the wildlife sanctuary too.
Day 6 - Launceston, Tasmania
Their last stop in Tasmania is Launceston, where they may choose to explore Cataract Gorge a bit, or check out the Queen Victoria Museum and see exhibits on Tasmanian history.
Day 7 - Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Today they'll be traveling from Tasmania to Kangaroo Island by way of Adelaide. They'll be renting a car again, and driving to the vehicle ferry to get over to the unique island.
Day 8 - Kangaroo Island
Today they'll have the whole day to explore the island, as it can over 60 minutes to go from east to west, and there are many beautiful natural landscapes and sites to stop and see along the way.
Day 9 - Adelaide, South Australia
Their time on Kangaroo Island draws to a close today, and they take the ferry back to Adelaide. They'll stay one night before embarking on an epic journey to Australia's Red Center.
Day 10 - Adelaide to Alice Springs, Northern Territory
What better way to get through a majority of the Outback than by train? They'll be taking the famous Ghan train to Alice Springs. It includes an overnight, as well as a stop in Marla to get out and enjoy the stars in the Outback.
Day 11 - Alice Springs
When they arrive in Alice Springs, they'll stay one night before embarking on their journey to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Day 12 - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
This morning they will enjoy transportation to their hotel near Uluru. They'll be able to explore a bit of the area before their BBQ dinner and Sacred Sights and Sunset show at the rock.
Day 13 - Alice Springs
After a sunrise excursion full of hikes and scenery at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, they'll head back to Alice Springs for the night before continuing on their journey.
Days 14-17 - Darwin, Northern Territory
Today they'll fly to Darwin for the last stop of their trip. They have friends here that they'll be visiting, as well as enjoying Litchfield National Park & Kakadu National Park before heading home.
Does this type of trip appeal to you?
Remember, each of the trips I plan I customize to meet my traveler's specifications, so if this type of trip appeals to you, I can duplicate it, or I can change it up to include things that are more appealing to you!