NZ's North Island Self Drive Tours

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of New Zealand and Australia on an epic 23-day adventure. Start off on New Zealand’s North Island with a Maori feast in Rotorua; then head south to cruise through majestic, wildlife-rich fjords. Queenstown—the adventure capital of the world—will serve up a healthy dose of adrenaline before we fly to Australia and eat our way through Melbourne on a walking lunch. Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House, and dive in to explore the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkeling excursion. Wrap up your adventure in Queensland by spending an afternoon with members of Australia's Indigenous community.

Starting and ending in Hobart, your journey circles Tasmania. Beginning with the heritage of Hobart and Port Arthur you then head to the clear waters of the eastern coast and the jewel that is the Freycinet National Park. Travel on to Launceston, before heading to the wilds of the Tarkine Wilderness region. Cradle Mountain is spectacular and with two nights to enjoy here and in the more remote Strahan area - your trip will be a feast for your senses.

Journey from Adelaide to Darwin via the deserts of the Red Centre on a Fly/Drive journey that will ignite your sense of adventure. Roam the wilds of Kangaroo Island, view Uluru from the back of a camel, and cruise among the crocodiles of Kakadu National Park. You're in "The Land Down Under," so why not explore it from bottom to top!

Experience the quintessential Northern Territory landscapes on a thrilling self-driving road-trip from Uluru to Darwin. The grandeur of Uluru, Kings Canyon, and the Macdonnell Ranges are unforgettable. The opportunity to learn about the traditions of the local Indigenous people adds depth to your encounter. Travelling the Stuart Highway, you’ll witness the transition from desert reds to the rocky escarpments and lush greens of the tropical north.

Follow the footsteps of the explorers on an unforgettable 12 day 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.

The wildlife and the dramatic scenery abound through the rivers, mountains and coastline of Tasmania. This self drive journey will provide ample opportunity to interact with the natural environment at Cradle Mountain & Freycinet National Park. With an ocean cruise at Wineglass Bay and a scenic river cruise on the Gordon River - you will travel the great breadth and length of Tasmania. 

New Zealanders: These tours have been designed to match the flights which will depart Auckland on a Thursday so that they hit Hobart on a Saturday for the Salamanca market.

Experience 3 Days of beautiful coastal walks on the wildly beautiful Bruny Island, Tasmania’s Natural Wildlife Haven, eat produce directly from the source while enjoying luxury camping with exquisite meals. Then explore the remote and harsh southern coasts and waterways of the islands Southwest, this is a rugged and beautiful region only explored by flying. kayak the beautiful Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park – and much much more!