15 days in Sydney, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park & Greater Melbourne Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Attractions like Speers Point Park and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium make great kid-friendly stops. Discover out-of-the-way places like Australian Reptile Park and Govetts Leap. Get out of town with these interesting Sydney side-trips: Terrigal Beach (in Terrigal), Sublime Point Lookout (in Leura) and The Giant Stairway (in Katoomba). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Bondi Beach, catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, get interesting insight from Tours, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Manly Beach.

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Singapore, Singapore to Sydney is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Singapore Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales), which is usually a 2 hour difference. While traveling from Singapore, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Sydney, ranging from highs of 71°F to lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.

Located right in the center of Australia, the national park boasts perhaps the country's most iconic natural symbol and a sacred place for the region's indigenous people--as well as Kata Tjuta, a collection of 36 red rocks forming an equally distinctive sight.

Explore hidden gems such as Valley of the Winds and Helicopter Tours. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru, head outdoors with Walpa Gorge, explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole, and take in the pleasant sights at Lungkata Walk.

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You can fly from Sydney to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Sydney in September, you will find days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are a bit warmer (83°F), and nights are about the same (51°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to St Kilda.

St Kilda is an inner suburb (neighbourhood) of the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. On the 23rd (Mon), walk around Alma Park, make a trip to Ngargee Tree, then take in nature's colorful creations at Catani Gardens, then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Kilda Beach, and finally admire the natural beauty at Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda.

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Traveling by flight from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to St Kilda takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in September: highs in St Kilda hover around 62°F, while lows dip to 47°F. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.