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Cairns to Darwin drive Itinerary

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  Here’s a well-balanced self-drive itinerary from Cairns to Darwin, perfect if you enjoy nature, iconic outback landscapes, and photography (sunrise/sunset spots included ). Cairns → Darwin Road Trip Itinerary Distance: 3692 km Ideal Duration: 10–14 days Best Time: May–September (dry season) Day 1–2: Cairns Highlights • Great Barrier Reef (snorkel or scenic flight) • Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Railway • Palm Cove sunrise • Night markets & Esplanade Best light: Early morning reef flights / sunset at Palm Cove Day 3: Cairns → Undara Volcanic NP (260 km) Stopovers • Lake Barrine or Lake Eacham • Granite Gorge Undara • Lava tube tours • Sunset over the savannah Stay: Undara Lodge or nearby station stay Day 4: Undara → Karumba (380 km) Why go? • Famous Gulf of Carpentaria sunsets • Fishing village vibes Must shoot: Sunset at Sunset Tavern Day 5: Karumba → Lawn Hill NP (Boodjamulla) (470 km) One of Australia’s hidden gems • Canoe through Lawn Hill Gorge • Emera...

Perth → Sydney coastal road trip itinerary

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  Here’s a classic Perth → Sydney coastal road trip itinerary packed with sightseeing, beaches, wildlife, and iconic Australian landscapes. This is a leisurely, scenic plan (3–4 weeks) — you can shorten it if needed.  Perth to Sydney Coastal Drive Itinerary  Western Australia Day 1–2: Perth → Margaret River (270 km) • Busselton Jetty  • Yallingup & Injidup beaches • Margaret River wineries & caves Day 3: Margaret River → Albany (360 km) • Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk  • Greens Pool & Elephant Rocks Day 4: Albany → Esperance (480 km) • Lucky Bay (kangaroos on the beach  ) • Cape Le Grand National Park  South Australia Day 5–6: Esperance → Nullarbor → Ceduna (long drive) • Great Australian Bight cliff views • Nullarbor Roadhouse stops • Whale watching (seasonal) Day 7: Ceduna → Port Lincoln • Coffin Bay oysters  • Lincoln National Park coastal cliffs Day 8: Port Lincoln → Streaky Bay → Port Augusta • Murphys Haystacks • Venus Bay D...

Melbourne to Sydney coastal drive

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  The Melbourne to Sydney coastal drive, often called the Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive or Grand Pacific Drive (depending on the route), is one of the most scenic road trips in Australia. The route takes you along the stunning southeast coast, showcasing national parks, beaches, quaint towns, and wildlife. Here's a general guide and highlights of the trip: Overview: - Distance Approximately 1296 kilometres (805 miles) - Duration: 2–5 days depending on pace and stops - Best time to visit: Spring (September to November) and Autumn (March to May) for mild weather. Suggested Itinerary: Day 1: Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory (approx. 220 km / 3 hrs) - Highlights: - Phillip Island: Famous for its penguin parade. - Wilsons Promontory National Park: Beautiful hikes, wildlife (kangaroos, emus, wombats), and beaches. Enjoy hikes like Mount Oberon for panoramic views. Day 2: Wilsons Promontory to Lakes Entrance (approx. 230 km / 3 hrs) - Highlights: - Tarra-Bulga National Park: Rainforest...