NZ South Island Self Drive Itineraries

It's time to explore the many exciting aspects that makeup Eastern Australia. Beginning with the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, see Penguins and take a drive down the Great Ocean Road highway. Take a flight to the Northern Queensland city of Cairns, see the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, and learn about the Indigenous people of the rainforest. Travel to Sydney and see the iconic sights including The Sydney Opera House and the Blue Mountains.

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.

See the highlights and contrasts of Australia's East Coast with three nights in each of Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney. Take in the delights of Melbourne - not just city cool, with Philip Island and the Great Ocean Road included. Head to Cairns for time at the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree, before heading to Sydney staying in beautiful Darling Harbour. This trip is bound to be the start of a great Australian love affair. 

Treat the family to a classic Aussie road trip adventure! Begin in Marvellous Melbourne and meander along the Great Ocean Road, packed with shipwrecks and beautiful natural wonders. Then cross into South Australia to explore dormant volcanoes, feast on gourmet local produce, stroll the sandy beaches and discover Adelaide, the Festival City.

From marvellous Melbourne, meander along the world-famous Great Ocean Road to delightful Apollo Bay and Warrnambool on an 8-day self-drive odyssey. Experience the breathtaking splendour of the 12 Apostles by helicopter then venture inland to the rugged forests of Grampians National Park. Pan for gold and seek your fortune in historic Ballarat before returning to the bright lights of Melbourne City.

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.