Suggested Itineraries

Here’s a journey every adventurer dreams of - to the outback and beyond. Following the route of one of Australia’s famous explorers we enjoy the best of South Australia before heading into the Red Centre and finally reaching Darwin at the top end of Australia. The Explorer's Way follows the route of John McDouall Stuart, a famous Australian explorer who was the first to traverse the continent in 1862. This drive takes in many of Australia's best-known icons, including the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock) (as a detour), and Darwin.

We're 'headin' north to Australia's Tropics. This itinerary takes you through Brisbane, Queenslands vibrant capital city, some of the best beaches and most incredible rainforests in the world.

Experience the Murray River - one of the world’s great rivers. From the desert country and open plains of South Australia, follow its serpentine path along the mountains of the Great Dividing Range in north-east Victoria. Explore the river on its course to the ocean, and take the time to picnic beside it, sample local food and produce, discover Aboriginal culture and history or explore the towns dotted along its length.

Experience over 290kms of breathtaking coastline along the world famous Great Ocean Road and take in the rugged beauty of Victoria’s coastline. From major regional centres to quaint fishing villages, the Great Ocean Road is home to some of Victoria’s favourite seaside resort locations and shows off Victoria’s beautiful white, sandy beaches and rugged sea cliffs. Begin your journey in the sport capital of the world, Melbourne, and catch a show, do some shopping along Chapel Street, get into some sports action or try a coffee in some of the world’s best cafes. Then take your time as you travel down one of Australia’s truly iconic roadways. Visit Bells Beach, Australia’s surf mecca or feel the roar of the Great Southern Ocean on your face as you gaze at the natural majesty of the Twelve Apostles and their never ending vigil in Bass Strait.

Explore the rich diversity of Victoria visiting some of the state's fabulous National Parks and natural wilderness areas to the lakes and coastal villages of eastern Victoria. Then enjoy the remarkable NSW South Coast - "A beautiful region blessed with crystal-clear waters, deserted beaches and lush hinterland ..."

Experience 690kms of captivating coastline. Western Australia’s South West terrain ranges from white sandy beaches to rugged sea cliffs. From the “cappuccino strip” on South Terrace, Perth and Fremantle Markets to the famous premium wines of the Margaret River and pristine nature of Albany, the Perth to Esperance Experience has it all.

This itinerary takes you through the North Coast of New South Wales and on to the fabulous Gold Coast, one of Australia's leading holiday playgrounds. The North Coast of New South Wales has paradise down pat, thanks to its golden beaches, sparkling waterways, National Parks and mouth-watering food and wine. From camel safaris to arts and crafts, seafood feasts to rainforest hikes, you'll find fun that's worth writing home about. The Gold Coast, with 70 kilometres of sun-drenched beaches, World Heritage Listed rainforests, theme parks, shopping and nightlife, is the Coast with the Most.

This intinerary takes you from Tasmania's south coast, up the beautiful East Coast past the Freycinet Peninsula and around to Devonport taking in some of Tasmania's most impressive natural beauty and rich colonial history. Photo courtesy Tourism Tasmania and Geoffrey Lea.