What is the best Australia itinerary for first-time visitors?

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The classic first-time Australia itinerary is 14 days: 4 days in Sydney, 3 days at Uluru and the Red Centre, then 5-7 days on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns or Port Douglas, with the Whitsunday Islands as an optional extension. This covers the three iconic Australian experiences - harbour city, ancient outback, tropical reef - in one trip.

**Days 1-4 - Sydney:** Opera House, Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, Manly ferry, Blue Mountains day trip.

**Days 5-7 - Red Centre:** Fly Sydney to Ayers Rock. Uluru sunrise + base walk, Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds, Field of Light dinner. Optional add: Kings Canyon rim walk.

**Days 8-10 - Cairns / Reef:** Outer reef pontoon trip (Quicksilver or Reef Magic), Daintree rainforest day, Kuranda scenic railway.

**Days 11-14 - Whitsundays:** Fly Cairns to Hamilton Island, sail to Whitehaven Beach, snorkel Heart Reef.

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