NZ South Island Self Drive Itineraries

This two-week trip of Eastern Australia will have you meeting this 4,000km stretch at the four main points of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and the northern city of Cairns. The country has a myriad of landscapes and you'' be able to experience many of the marvels of this vast continent. From the Great Barrier Reef in the North and the Blue Mountains near Sydney, you'll enjoy warm climates, uber-cool cities, and meet some of the unique wildlife that makes this country so special.

Coastal cities, the Great Ocean Road, exotic wildlife, beautiful wine country, Magnificent Uluru, ancient rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef... in just 10 days? Without any long drives? Our cleverly planned 10 Day Contrasts of Australia Itinerary offers all this and more. Search no more - you have found your perfect family holiday Down Under.

Laid-back seaside towns, soft white sands, endless beaches and national parks brimming with wildlife: so many attractions await you on the beautiful coastal route between Sydney and Melbourne. Watch whales at Jervis Bay, go bushwalking at rugged "Wilsons Prom", see Phillip Island's penguins and soak up dramatic scenic views along the way.

Like chalk & cheese, Australia's coastal and central regions couldn't be more different! Start your trip in stylish Melbourne and travel the Great Ocean Road. Next, be transported to the Red Centre to explore the desert landscapes and see iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock). Grand old Sydney is your final stop, where an array of activities await you.

Meander through Melbourne and the Victorian regions surrounding this stylish city. Meet endangered Aussie animals in their Yarra Valley homeland and sip velvety Pinot Noirs at renowned cellar doors. See Phillip Island's penguins on their nightly beach parade, snorkel with the Mornington Peninsula's Sea Dragons, and return to Melbourne with amazing tales to tell.