10 days in Australia Itinerary

A lush headland that's part of the forested Daintree Region, Cape Tribulation was so named by Lieutenant--later Captain--Cook in 1770, when his ship ran aground in the area.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Dubuji Boardwalk and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Sorrow Ridge Trail.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Cape Tribulation vacation planner.

Orpheus Island to Cape Tribulation is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in September, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Perth.

A modern metropolis of glassy skyscrapers, waterside boulevards, and lush residential neighborhoods, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan Coastal Plain.

We've included these beaches for you: Cottesloe Beach and Rockingham Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Swan River and Scarborough Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Warnbro Beach (in Warnbro), Fremantle Prison (in Fremantle) and Penguin Island (in Rockingham). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mettam's Pool, enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, and take some stellar pictures from Fraser Avenue Lookout.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Perth trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Cape Tribulation to Perth takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Cape Tribulation to Perth. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Cape Tribulation in September: high temperatures in Perth hover around 24°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel back home.