8-14 Day Australian Self Drive Itineraries

Embark on a family adventure in Auckland, exploring its vibrant city center and iconic attractions. Discover Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves before flying to Queenstown for a TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Skyline Gondola ride. Experience the beauty of Milford Sound, then head to Sydney for more exploration. Cruise the harbor, visit the Blue Mountains, and unwind in Cairns with a visit to the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Rainforest.

Follow the footsteps of the explorers on an unforgettable Outback safari. This epic adventure transports you from coastal Adelaide to tropical Darwin via the jaw-dropping landscapes of Australia's Red Centre. Visit curious Coober Pedy, meet desert wildlife in Alice Springs, sleep at an authentic Outback roadhouse and marvel at the gorges of Nitmiluk and Litchfield National Park.

Contrast the metropolitan bright lights of Melbourne and Sydney against a backdrop of verdant rainforests and World Heritage listed marine reserves. You have all your senses covered in this trip to Melbourne,Tropical Queensland, Sydney and the island nation that is Fiji.

This self-drive itinerary takes you along the full 243 km stretch of the iconic Great Ocean Road between Melbourne and Adelaide. Along the way, enjoy dramatic coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, and plenty of adventure at every turn. The journey continues to the vibrant festival city of Adelaide, where cultural experiences, food, and wine await. From sweeping ocean views to charming seaside towns, this route showcases some of Australia’s most memorable coastal landscapes and highlights.

Join the Indian Ocean Drive as it winds north along the iconic Coral Coast – home to the Pinnacles Desert, Coral Bay, Francis Peron National Park and the world famous Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Witness amazing marine life, snorkel the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean and create lifelong family memories along the beautiful coastline of Western Australia.

New South Wales offers a unique playground for an adventurous family holiday. Hike the Blue Mountains and explore one of the worlds most ancient cave systems, then soar above over the aboundant green of the Hunter Valley in a sunrise balloon exprience - to some of the most accessible whale watching there is at Port Stephens. With time in Sydney to play or relax - your stay at Taronga Zoo's Snore and Roar is going to be a night like no other!

Sydney is fringed by the Tasman Sea to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west. Reconnect with nature and explore the mountains and native bushland of Wolgan Valley. Gently drift by balloon over the verdant Hunter Valley, before going behind the scenes at Audrey Wilkinson Winery. Explore Sydney on a private essentials tour. You'll experience Sydney in luxury, from hotels with harbour panoramas to luxury villas at Wolgan and the Hunter Valleys.