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Trip Summary

🗺️ City Summary

  • Sydney

    📅 2026-07-03 – 2026-07-06

  • Blue Mountains

    📅 2026-07-06 – 2026-07-07

    🚍 From Sydney by Car

  • Gold Coast

    📅 2026-07-07 – 2026-07-10

    🚍 From Blue Mountains by ✈️ Plane

  • Cairns

    📅 2026-07-10 – 2026-07-14

    🚍 From Gold Coast by ✈️ Plane

Itinerary

Day1

Morning: Arrive in Sydney; transfer to family-friendly hotel near Darling Harbour. Afternoon: Visit the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo – both exciting and educational for children. Evening: Casual dinner at Darling Harbour with water views and playground nearby.

Day2

Morning: Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House tailored for families. Afternoon: Picnic and ferry ride to Taronga Zoo with great views and hands-on animal encounters. Evening: Watch Vivid installations (if visiting in early July) or relax at hotel with family movie night.

Day3

Morning: Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout (family-friendly alternative to full climb). Afternoon: Play and walk at Bondi Beach; take part in a surf lesson for kids or walk the Bondi to Coogee path. Evening: Dinner in Bondi and return to hotel early.

Day4

Morning: Pick up rental car and drive to Blue Mountains (approx. 2 hours). Afternoon: Visit Scenic World: ride the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway across the valley. Evening: Stay in Katoomba; warm family dinner at a local bistro.

Day5

Morning: Short hike to see the Three Sisters and enjoy panoramic views from Echo Point. Afternoon: Drive back to Sydney Airport; flight to Gold Coast (1.5 hours). Evening: Check-in at family resort in Surfers Paradise.

Day6

Morning: Full day at Dreamworld – Australia’s largest theme park with wildlife zones and rides for all ages. Afternoon: Continue Dreamworld visit or relax at hotel pool. Evening: Sunset walk on Surfers Paradise Beach.

Day7

Morning: Explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – kangaroo feeding, ziplining, and wildlife shows. Afternoon: Free beach time or visit Timezone arcade and mini-golf. Evening: Casual dinner at family-friendly eatery in Cavill Avenue.

Day8

Morning: Flight to Cairns (approx. 2.5 hours); transfer to hotel with a pool and reef tour desk. Afternoon: Leisure time at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon – swimming and playground fun. Evening: Dinner at local market-style eatery near the waterfront.

Day9

Morning: Full-day catamaran trip to the Great Barrier Reef (choose a family-friendly tour with pontoon activities and snorkelling support). Afternoon: Snorkelling, semi-submarine reef viewing, and glass-bottom boat for kids. Evening: Early dinner and rest after reef adventure.

Day10

Morning: Visit Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda: Army Duck rainforest tour and Aboriginal cultural show. Afternoon: Take Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back to Cairns – amazing treetop views. Evening: Dinner at the Cairns Night Markets with souvenir shopping.

Day11

Morning: Optional half-day at Cairns Aquarium or local market walk and gelato treat. Afternoon: Relax by the hotel pool or join an optional boat cruise around Trinity Inlet. Evening: Farewell dinner at a kid-friendly restaurant with reef-themed interior.

Day12

Morning: Pack, have breakfast at hotel, and enjoy a final stroll on the Esplanade. Afternoon: Transfer to Cairns Airport and fly home. Evening: In-flight / rest

Travel Tips

🛂 Visa Requirements: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa required for most travelers (US, EU, UK, Canada, etc.). Apply online before travel.

🏛️ Embassy Info: All major countries have embassies in Canberra and consulates in Sydney or Melbourne. Always travel with printed and digital copies of children's passports and travel insurance.

🌐 Internet Tips: Purchase a local SIM (Telstra or Optus) or use international roaming with an eSIM. Free Wi-Fi available in major tourist spots and accommodations.

Calendar

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Weather Forecast

Average Temperature: 18–25°C

Average Rainfall: 20–50 mm

Average Humidity: 60–70%

July is Australian winter: dry and sunny in the north (Cairns/Gold Coast), mild in Sydney, and perfect for outdoor exploration. A great time for family-friendly travel.