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Australian Self-drive tours

Nothing gives a sense of the vastness and character of Australia like driving through it on seemingly endless roads that stretch for miles into the distant horizon. With a vast network of well-maintained roads and highways criss-crossing the country, as well as a great variety of off road drives you can journey by car, motorhome or 4WD setting your own pace.

Travelling in Australia is not simply about getting from here to there, but about discovering the diversity, sensing the isolation, marveling at the landscape, visiting the vibrant cities, trying the local produce, meeting the characters and experiencing the unique Australian way of life en route.

There are obviously 2 parts to self-drive holidays - where do you want to go, and how do you want to travel? Anyone can rent you a hire car, but only a specialised Australian travel agen can tell you the best places to go and things to do! And since our itinerary planning service is no obligation and absolutely free, why wouldn't you take advantage of our local expertise.

To get started:

  1. Browse our suggested itineraries below. These are just a handful of suggestions - the options for your Australian holiday are limitless, but these will give you some ideas and help us narrow down the sort of Australian travel experience you are looking for.
  2. Complete our online enquiry form - tell us about your preferred travel plans. If you don't have much of an idea then we'll send through some suggestions, but if you do, the more you can tell us about your plans the better will be our response.
  3. We'll email you a suggested itinerary based on the information you provided us.
  4. Provide us with your feedback - the suggested itinerary is just that - a suggestion - and this is your holiday to customise as you please. Let us know what you think and we can customise it to suit.
  5. We'll send through a quote based on the agreed itinerary.
  6. Book - once your happy with the itinerary and the quote you're ready to book, and once you've booked we'll send through an updated itinerary with all the key information like maps, directions, etc

We can help take the stress out of planning your Australian vacation - your travel arrangements are all taken care of for you, including pre-booked hotels, car or motorhome transport, transfers and excursions.

Browse through these suggested itineraries, or complete our online enquiry form if you would like one of our team to prepare a customized itinerary for you.


Pacific Coast tour

Pacific Coast Central Tour

from AU $1724 pp

Sydney to Brisbane (or Gold Coast) - 9 days
The Pacific Coast Touring Route stretches between the main gateways of Sydney and Brisbane and is one of Australia’s greatest drive holidays.  View Itinerary >


Ultimate Pacific Coast Tour - Sydney to Cairns

Ultimate Pacific Coast Tour - Sydney to Cairns

from AU $4531 pp

Sydney, Bondi Beach, Byron Bay, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef - 20 days
This 20 day experience covers not only the known highlights of the Pacific Coast of Australia but also action packed adventures along the way. Enjoy bungy jumping, caving, climbing and all the water activities you can think of! This is truly a trip of a lifetime!   View Itinerary >


Capital and country touring route

Capital and Country Touring Route

from AU $925 pp

Sydney to Melbourne - 6 days
Capital & Country Touring Route leaves Melbourne and makes its way through inland Victoria, pauses in Canberra and then heads east to the harbour city, Sydney.  View Itinerary >


Northern Territory self-drive tour

Northern Territory Self-drive Tour

from AU $3356 pp

Alice Springs to Darwin - 21 days
Australia's Northern Territory - the real outback - is the most incredible place. It presents itself with a variety of natural attractions and diversified flora and fauna.  View Itinerary >


Pacific coast northern tour

Pacific Coast Northern Tour

from AU $963 pp

Brisbane to Cairns - 7 days
Experience the best of Queensland’s magnificent landscape and wonderful outdoor lifestyle on your way from the sunshine capital Brisbane to tropical Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef!  View Itinerary >


Pacific Coast tour extended version

Pacific Coast Northern Tour - Extended

from AU $3277 pp

Brisbane to Cairns - 13 days
To really experience the Pacific Coast Touring Route you have to "take the long way". This classic self-drive tour takes in the best of Brisbane to Cairns.  View Itinerary >


Sydney, Alice Springs and Cairns Adventure Tour

Sydney, Alice Springs and Cairns Adventure Tour

from AU $3855 pp

Sydney, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef - 16 days
Using client feedback we have combined 16 days of what we have been told are some of the most exhilarating or rewarding activities to do while in Australia..  View Itinerary >


Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road

from AU $3832 pp

Melbourne to Adelaide - 6-13 days
This self drive itinerary is for the traveler who wants to experience everything; from various adventure activities, to tasting local wine and cuisine, exploring nature in all forms and meeting the local wildlife. This holiday covers it all while taking in the scenic highlights of Victoria and South Australia; this is the sort of trip that you'll tell your friends about for years to come.  View Itinerary >


The Ultimate Tasmanian Adventure Tour

The Ultimate Tasmanian Adventure Tour

from AU $2968 pp

Hobart to Hobart - 13 days
This 11 night/12 day experience covers what we have been told are the most exhilarating or rewarding activities to do while in Tasmania.  View Itinerary >


Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive tour

Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive

from AU $687 pp

Sydney to Melbourne - 7 days
The dramatic coast between Sydney and Melbourne is one of Australia's most stunning touring routes and takes in national parks, beautiful surf beaches and pristine lakes along the way.   View Itinerary >


South Australian food and wine tour

South Australian Food and Wine Tour

from AU $1116 pp

Adelaide to Adelaide - 7 days of gourmet dining and fine wine
Do you love excellent food and consider yourself a gourmet of wine? Then South Australia, home of the Australian wine industry and famous for its Australian and International cuisine is for you!   View Itinerary >


Tasmanian wilderness self-drive tour

Tasmanian Highlights Self-drive Tour

from AU $1788 pp

Hobart to Hobart - 8 days
Have you ever wanted to breathe the world's cleanest air, taste its most pure water or wander through pristine, World Heritage-listed wilderness?   View Itinerary >


Monkey Mia dolphins

Western Australia Coastal Discovery Self-Drive Tour

from AU $3906 pp

Perth to Exmouth - 14 days
The great beauty of this self-drive tour is that it shows just how diverse the Western Australian coastline really is, you will see spectacular natural rock formations in National Parks to the incredible living creatures in the pristine blue waters of the Indian Ocean.  View Itinerary >


The Savannah Way

The Savannah Way Self-Drive Tour

from AU $2818 pp

Cairns to Broome - 13 days
The Savannah Way is one of Australia's ultimate adventure drives, linking Cairns in Tropical Queensland with Broome in Western Australia, via the natural wonders of Katherine in the Northern Territory. View Itinerary >


The South West of Western Australia

The South West Self-Drive Tour

 

Perth to Perth - 9 days
This 9 day/8 night self drive itinerary is for the adventurous traveler; those who want to experience the thrills that towering forests, rugged coastlines and mountain ranges have to offer.  The south west of Western Australia certainly has it all. It doesn’t get much better than this! View Itinerary >


Sydney to Melbourne self-drive tour

Sydney to Melbourne 3 day Drive

from AU $238 pp

Sydney to Melbourne - 3 days
A short itinerary for those with limited time, but still keen on experiencing the scenic hightlight between Sydney and Melbourne.   View Itinerary >


Melbourne to Sydney self-drive tour

Melbourne to Sydney 3 day Drive

from AU $238 pp

Melbourne to Sydney - 3 days
A short itinerary for those with limited time, but still keen on experiencing the scenic hightlight between Melbourne to Sydney.   View Itinerary >


Sydney to Brisbane self-drive tour

Sydney to Brisbane 3 day Drive

from AU $238 pp

Sydney to Brisbane - 3 days
A short self-drive itinerary for those wanting to travel the Pacific Touring Route, but with limited time.   View Itinerary >


Brisbane to Sydney self-drive tour

Brisbane to Sydney 3 day Drive

from AU $238 pp

Brisbane to Sydney - 3 days
A short self-drive itinerary from Brisbane to Sydney for those wanting to travel the Pacific Touring Route south, but with limited time.   View Itinerary >


Brisbane to Sydney self-drive tour

Golf Tours

 

From 3 days
A selection of suggested Australian golf tours - all fully customizable to your particular requirements.   View Itineraries >



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