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I arrive at the Perth and go through customs formalities.

car rental from Perth to Perth

The capital of Western Australia, Perth, is considered the most isolated city in the world and the sunniest in Australia. Modern, young, and dynamic, it is located in an enviable position on the Swan River, very close to the ocean and its long beaches, with beautiful parks. The passion for outdoor life and a relaxed lifestyle has led to the opening of numerous bars, restaurants, and venues in the city and its suburbs.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. Rottnest Island is a delightful little island with dozens of small bays and white sandy beaches in a cobalt-colored sea, home to a unique fauna of small marsupials called quokkas and a colony of fur seals.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. 260 km north of Perth there's Nambung National Park, a flat sandy desert dotted with hundreds of weird spires of sedimentary rock: the wonderful Pinnacles.

Car rental from Adelaide to Adelaide

Despite being a big city, Adelaide is relaxed and pleasant, surrounded by green parks even in the driest months, with spacious squares and avenues. The Italian community is the second largest after the English one and gives the city a vaguely Mediterranean atmosphere.

The boats to Kangaroo Islands leave from the pier of Cape Jervis, about a one and a half hour drive into the wild Australian nature. The cruise lasts about 45 minutes.

You can start your visit to Seal Bay with a memorable walk on the beach among the sea lions (at a safe distance!). With a bit of luck, you will see some lazy koalas resting on the ancient eucalyptus trees. In the western part of the island, explore Flinders Chase National Park with a walk in search of kangaroos, wallabies, and the numerous varieties of birds; from August to November, the park is covered in wildflowers, a fantastic sight. At Cape du Couedic, around the impressive Admirals Arch cave, over 10,000 southern fur seals rest, and you can also see the curious rock formations of Remarkable Rocks, perched on the cliff above the turbulent waters of the ocean.

Car rental from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

"Alice" or "The Alice" is the unofficial capital of the Red Centre and not just a base for visiting Uluru / Ayers Rock. Three attractions not to be missed are: the Araluen Arts Centre with works by a famous Aboriginal artist, the Museum of Central Australia with local fossils and meteorites, and the Central Australian Aviation Museum, the visitor centre of the Royal Flying Doctors Service, with guided tours every half hour. Another must-visit is the Desert Park, which offers an easy 1.6 km walk through three natural habitats with around 120 species of animals that are rarely seen in the desert surrounding the town, including kangaroos, but especially small marsupials like the rare bilby, reptiles like the curious thorny devils lizards, and birds; don't miss the bird of prey show. The visit takes about two hours. The centre occupies a small area between the Stuart Highway and Leichhardt Terrace, along the perpetually dry Todd River. Todd Mall, a pedestrian street with cafes and art galleries, cuts the town in half. For a panoramic view of the city and the MacDonnell Ranges, climb to the top of Anzac Hill.

Alice Springs / Kings Canyon (approximately 360km / 5 hours). A landscape dominated by the brick red of the earth, the yellow of spinifex bushes, and the blue of the sky.

For those with a 4x4 and a spirit of adventure, depart towards Kings Canyon following the Larapinta Drive, through the West MacDonnell Ranges. We suggest a stop to explore Simpson Gap, Standley Chasm, Serpentine Gorge, and Ormiston Gorge (a longer and more challenging itinerary along the Namatjira Drive).

After passing the historic town of Hermannsburg, home to an Aboriginal community, you will access the Mereenie Loop Road, an unpaved road to be traveled only with a 4x4, used by Aboriginal people and experienced bushmen to reach Kings Canyon more quickly.

Along the way, a magnificent scenery awaits: Gosse Bluff, a crater caused by a meteorite impact millions of years ago. The Aboriginal legend, of course, is different: during a dance of the Ancestors that took place in the Milky Way, a mother placed her baby in a nearby cradle. Unintentionally, she fell to Earth and was covered by soil and vegetation. Despite the search for the child, the Morning Star, the Mother, and the Evening Star, the Father, still wander in search of the baby. It is an Aboriginal reserve closed to tourism, but with tact, you can access it without problems. If the sun is in the right position and the light doesn't play tricks, it will seem like you are crossing a lunar landscape with a mystical and wonderful atmosphere.

Arrive at Kings Canyon before sunset, and don't miss the magic of the evening colors on the Canyon, following the shortest route inside it, leaving the longer and more challenging one for the next morning.

Note: in case the Mereenie Loop Road is closed or if you have a conventional rental car, you will need to return to the Stuart Highway and turn onto the Lasseters Highway to reach Kings Canyon following the Luritja Road (approximately 470km / 7 hours).

Kings Canyon / Ayers Rock (approximately 310km / 4.5 hours). At dawn, there is the possibility to take a 3-hour itinerary to climb the canyon. Not to be missed!!! Continue to Ayers Rock. After passing Ayers Rock Resort, you enter Uluru National Park (25 AUD) and the Olgas Mountains, sacred Aboriginal mountains, for a walk through the valleys that separate them. Return to Ayers Rock in time to admire the spectacle that the sunset creates around the monolith.

The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects the spectacular rock formations known as Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Uluru/Ayers Rock is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on Earth; equally mesmerizing is the cluster of round rocks of Kata Tjuta/the Olgas.
If you are traveling between May and October, make sure to pack appropriate clothing. The nights and mornings can be quite cold, so it is important to have warm clothes in your suitcase, especially if you plan on activities at sunset or sunrise.

We recommend the visit/excursion. New and evocative art installation in the Red Center desert. Approximately 50,000 stems light up after sunset for about a kilometer, a short distance from the resort, with the silhouette of Uluru in the background, creating enchanting atmospheres. Designed by English artist Bruce Munro, it is powered exclusively by solar energy, thanks to approximately 3,290km of optical fibers.
There are several opportunities to admire it:
- Field of Light base pass: includes transfers and entrance to walk along the various paths, informative brochure. Departure possible 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours after sunset - duration approximately 2 hours.
- Field of Light Star Pass: includes transfers and entrance to walk along the various paths, access to an elevated panoramic area, English-speaking guide, drinks and sandwiches, informative brochure. Departure 30 minutes before sunset - duration approximately 2 hours (children from 6 years old and up).
- A Night at Field of Light: includes transfers and entrance to walk along the various paths, English-speaking guide, drinks and canapés on top of a dune to see the structure light up, three-course Aboriginal dinner, cultural performance, informative brochure. Departure 1 hour before sunset - duration approximately 4 hours (children from 10 years old and up).
Advance booking is required.

Return to Cairns.
Cairns is a pleasant and relaxing tropical town, the perfect starting point for unmissable excursions. From here, you can visit the oldest rainforest in the tropical area, Daintree, a World Heritage Site, or reach the iconic Great Barrier Reef and its islands.
Alternatively, you can relax by the pool of a resort and wander around the main trendy bars and restaurants.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. A couple of hours north of Cairns, in Daintree and Cape Tribulation, civilization disappears and gives way to the oldest rainforest in the world. After passing Port Douglas, the road runs along beautiful deserted beaches; you continue to Daintree, amidst an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna and different ecosystems. Take a river cruise on the Daintree River to spot (and photograph!) crocodiles with a naturalist guide. Enjoy a tropical lunch in the rainforest. The forest extends all the way to the beach at Cape Tribulation. Continue to Mossman Gorge. Take a guided walk with a qualified guide in this ancient natural wonder full of culturally significant sites. Make sure to bring your swimsuit so you can fully enjoy the beautiful pool surrounded by lush rainforest.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. With an extension of over 2,300 km along the eastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef offers an abundance of unique experiences in the world. Swim among the splendid coral formations, giant clams, rare whale species, and six of the seven species of marine turtles in the world. Not to mention the over 1,600 species of fish that populate this aquatic paradise. Whether you have a passion for scuba diving in the depths of the ocean or prefer to bask in the sun on the soft sand of an island.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. KURANDA, SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL TOUR - Transfer to Freshwater station and departure at 8:50 for the village of Kuranda. The train climbs through the Kennedy Mountains along the Barron River Gorge, passing through fifteen tunnels, waterfalls, and ancient rainforests. Stop at Barron Gorge Falls. In Kuranda, free time to visit the "Village in the Rainforest" with its numerous attractions, especially the Heritage Market. Lunch not included. We recommend visiting the butterfly park, a garden where hundreds of colorful butterflies live and fly. At the designated time, take the Skyrail cableway, which glides silently over hectares of intricate rainforest. Stop at an intermediate station for a fascinating and informative walk in the heart of the forest and a visit to the visitor center that illustrates the animal and plant life of the area. The descent ends at the Smithfield Terminal.

Return to Cairns.
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia after Sydney, and the rivalry between the two knows no truce. Melbourne does not have the spectacular position of Sydney, but it has a more subtle charm and a more vibrant cultural life, with a multicultural population that has turned it into a paradise of diverse cuisines. The dense city center of skyscrapers pleasantly contrasts with the numerous parks and wide avenues that give the city a European atmosphere.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. Phillip Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge and is one of Australia's most famous tourist destinations, thanks mainly to the hundreds of little penguins that return to their burrows at Summerland Beach every evening - the so-called Penguin Parade, with a large audience of visitors every night. Don't miss the excellent Penguin Parade Visitor Centre. However, the island is also worth visiting for its beautiful coastline, surf waves, beautiful beaches, and natural parks. The main town is Cowes, on the inner bay, a lively and pleasant town. Other smaller towns worth seeing are San Remo, on the mainland just before the bridge, Newhaven, Rhyll, and Ventnor. In addition to the famous penguins, you can also observe a large colony of seals and numerous koalas on the island. Every year at the end of October, the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix takes place on Phillip Island. The best riders in the world compete in the Phillip Island MotoGP, on motorcycles up to 1000cc in displacement and with top speeds of 320 km/h. You can take boat trips to observe seals and dolphins. Don't miss the visit to the Otama submarine and the visit to French Island, the largest island in the state of Victoria.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. The Great Ocean Road is one of the most famous scenic roads in the world. Built in the first half of the twentieth century, it is 285 km long and runs along a spectacular stretch of coastline, particularly in the Shipwreck Coast, marked by the impressive rock formations known as the "Twelve Apostles" and over two hundred shipwrecks. It also ventures into the beautiful rainforest of the Great Otway National Park, with towering trees, tree ferns, waterfalls, and lakes.

The most Australian of Australian cities, with its surroundings, is a true microcosm of the country. Sydney is the only city in Australia to have a tangible sense of history in the Rocks neighborhood, a unique city that goes beyond the wonderful bay, but reveals its true soul in the neighborhoods and beaches of the suburbs, with a cosmopolitan and sophisticated population and the highest number of Aboriginal people.

If you have little time to discover Sydney, here are some ideas:
- 9:00 THE CLASSICS reach Circular Quay and observe the traffic of incoming and outgoing ferries. Take a look at the famous Sydney Opera House (you can also visit the interior, but you have to book). Then continue to the Royal Botanic Gardens to the panoramic point called "Mrs Macquarie's Chair". From here you can take the perfect photo of the bay with the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Follow the walk along the bay to the Art Gallery of NSW, an introduction to Australian art.
- 11:30 PANORAMAS Return to the city center and go up to the observation deck of the Sydney Tower Eye for a beautiful 360° panorama of the city.
- 12:30 ZOO or AQUARIUM? If you haven't seen the local fauna yet, head to Darling Harbour to visit the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium or the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. A ferry can take you to Taronga Zoo.
- 14:30 BONDI BEACH Take a train to Bondi Junction, then with a bus from the Bondi Junction Interchange reach Bondi Beach and have lunch on one of the most famous beaches in the world! Take a walk on the beach or, if you have time, try the coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee (about 2 hours).
- 18:00 HAPPY HOUR AND DINNER AT THE ROCKS The Rocks, the historic district of the city, is ideal for an aperitif and dinner. Try The Argyle for a drink.
- 20:00 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Why not try an evening at the opera in this spectacular theater?
- 22:30 SKY-HIGH COCKTAILS End the day spectacularly with a final drink at the 360 Bar overlooking the city skyline and try The Glenmore for the bay view and a Rooftop Royale cocktail.

Free day. We recommend the visit/excursion. The scent of millions of eucalyptus trees that cover the Great Dividing Range near Sydney envelops the mountains in a bluish haze: hence the name Blue Mountains given to these mountains that the first settlers believed to be impassable. Millions of years ago, the Blue Mountains were a sandstone plateau over 1000 meters high, which rivers, wind, and rain have carved, creating a picturesque landscape of gorges and cliffs, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the most famous peaks are the Three Sisters, and in the forest, there is a living fossil: the Wollemi pine, which already existed during the time of the dinosaurs.

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