After your landing in Perth, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel.

The start of your trip to Australia is the green city of Perth, which inspires with its lively art and culture scene. A stroll through the charming suburb of Fremantle, with its winding streets, picturesque harbor and historical architecture, takes you into the history of the region. A cruise down the Swan River takes you back to central Perth.

Today’s destination takes you through the picturesque Swan Valley, which delights with rolling hills and beautiful wineries. Gain an insight into the settlement history of Australia on a detour to historic Guildford, before a unique landscape panorama presents itself to you in Nambung National Park. Dunes characterize the unreal desert landscape that marks the former shoreline of the Indian Ocean. The park’s most famous attraction is the Pinnacles, a 4,000 m2 area of countless jagged limestone pillars that rise up to five meters high out of the golden sand.

Depart Perth and fly to the cosmopolitan seaside city of Adelaide. Known as the “Gateway to the Outback,” the city lures with churches and museums, numerous festivals and an up-and-coming night scene and inspires with its informal atmosphere.

Not far from Adelaide, just a few kilometers off the Australian coast, you will find a pristine natural paradise on Kangaroo Island. Characterized by wind and sea, the island presents itself with rugged hilly landscapes, dune fields and eucalyptus forests and creates a variety of habitats for the exotic wildlife that is native to this place. Take a leisurely stroll at Seal Bay, where sea lions sunbathe on the beach and between the dunes, look out for kangaroos on a hike through the dense bushland, and spot koalas, wallabies, monitor lizards and a variety of other species in the forests and bays. who live in this region.

After breakfast, return to Adelaide. Spend the rest of the day free to explore South Australia’s cultural capital at your own leisure. Stroll through one of the
idyllic parks or discover the beautiful old town with its numerous bars and restaurants. For example, use the evening to attend one of the many live concerts that fill the streets of Adelaide with music.

Today you leave the coast and travel to the heart of the country, to the desert town of Alice Springs. Thanks to its location in the middle of the outback, the city is the ideal starting point for discovering the red heart of Australia. Pick up your rental car and get in the mood for the road trip that awaits you over the next few days.

Embark on your rental car journey through the Australian outback. Eternal red desert landscapes, interrupted by rugged rocks and low bushes, characterize the lonely outback, which fascinates with its unique flora and fauna. Today’s highlight awaits you in Watarrka National Park, where you will discover Kings Canyon, Australia’s largest gorge. Reddish-yellow sandstone walls rise up to 250 m in height and offer a truly spectacular sight.

Take advantage of the morning for an easy hike along Kings Canyon before following the road to one of the country’s most famous attractions: Ayers Rock. The mighty red rock massif in the center of Australia, whose official name is Uluru, should not be missing on any trip to Australia. Marked by caves and historical paintings, the rock brings to life the Dreamtime myths that make Uluru sacred. Not far from here, the 36 to 546 m high monolithic rock formations Kata Tjuta, better known as “The Olgas”, offer a breathtaking panorama that invites you to dream in the glow of the setting sun.

With the impressions of the last few days in your luggage, you return your rental car and travel on to the port city of Darwin. The capital of the Northern Territory invites you to linger and relax with its authentic small town flair and picturesque beaches.

Today you will drive your rental car to Kakadu National Park, not far from Darwin. The largest national park in Australia is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, countless prehistoric rock paintings also make it a World Heritage Site and make this area a highlight of Australia for those interested in nature and culture alike. With a diverse landscape, the park offers natural habitats for numerous animal and plant species between mighty rivers, rugged mountain slopes, deep gorges and tropical rainforest.

Today you take a boat trip on the Yellow Water, one of the four major rivers that flow through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for lurking crocodiles, exotic birds scurrying through the thick foliage, and koalas foraging in the branches of eucalyptus trees. In the afternoon drive back to Darwin.

From the west you fly to the north. Collect your rental car in the coastal city of Cairns, known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns itself is idyllically situated between palm-fringed beaches, wonderful coral reefs and dense rainforest and delights with numerous clubs and bars, charming cafes and a relaxed and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

A boat trip across the Indian Ocean is the prelude to your discoveries in the Great Barrier Reef. The mighty reef has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 and, with its almost 3,000 coral reefs, creates a unique ecosystem that can even be seen from space. Colorful corals and exotic sea creatures create a breathtaking blaze of color that you can discover up close on diving and snorkeling tours.