Learn more about Australia’s awesome journeys.
There are countless ways to traverse this vast land and thousands
of islands to fulfill your Australia
adventure travel need. All
you have to do is choose. Set off on foot to find yourself in
the bush. Watch the landscape dance and transform itself from
the window of a fast moving train. Or drive along the breathtaking
coastline as the sun sinks into the ocean. In Australia it’s
not about getting from here to there but what happens along the
way.
Nine epic Australian journeys
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Gibb River Road, Western Australia Tour
Tackle one of Australia's greatest four-wheel-drive adventures
on this 660-kilometre track from Derby to Kununurra. See freshwater
crocodiles in the Windjana
Gorge National Park and swim, bushwalk and camp at Lennard and Bell Gorges. Take a scenic flight
over Mitchell Falls and the vast Mitchell Plateau. Give yourself
plenty of time to explore, hike or take a dip in cool pools beneath
plunging waterfalls during your Western Australia Tours. This
challenging track can only be tackled during the dry season,
from May to October, and
requires
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Whitsunday sailing, Queensland
One of the major Australia
attractions. It's hard to beat the
romance of sailing through the Whitsundays - 74 idyllic,
mostly uninhabited
islands tucked
inside the
Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Think clear moonlit nights,
spectacular sunsets, secluded beaches and pure air. You can
sail, swim, snorkel and dive at sheltered anchorages such
as Blue Pearl, Butterfly and Hook Island Bays. Soak up the
resort atmosphere of Hamilton Island, bushwalk through national
park on South Molle and relax in Hayman Island's five star
luxury. Visit Whitsunday Island and walk the pure white,
silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. Learn More >
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Savannah Way, Northern Territory, Western Australia
Cut a line between the desert and tropics on this rugged outback
adventure between Darwin and Broome. You will see palms sprouting
from rust-red cliffs, crocodiles baking in gorges and boab
trees bursting with fruit. Cruise through Katherine Gorge
in Nitmiluk National Park and see Aboriginal rock art in
Keep River National Park. Canoe down Ord River and huge,
man-made Lake Argyle. Explore the Bungle Bungle Range in
Purnululu
National Park, bushwalk to Mitchell Falls and visit
the Argyle Diamond Mine. See the bulbous Boab Prison Tree
near Derby and swim from Broome's Cable Beach, with its warm
waters and soft dreamlike sand. Learn More >
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Great Southern Touring Route, Victoria
Drive along the Great Ocean
Road through the iconic surf spots of Torquay and Bells Beach,
then onto the holiday
haven
of
Lorne and the magnificent Twelve Apostles. Walk through waterfalls
and lush forest in Otway National Park and watch whales from
the historic town of Warrnambool. Stay in scenic seaside
towns from Apollo Bay to Port Fairy. Immerse yourself in
Aboriginal history in the Grampians and gold rush heritage
in Ballarat. Pamper yourself in Hepburn Springs before heading
back to Melbourne. Learn More >
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Pacific Coast Touring Route, New South Wales, Queensland
This gorgeous coastal route takes you from Sydney to Cairns, throwing in blinding beaches, moss-bearded rainforests and sleepy seaside towns along the way. Drink wine in the Hunter Valley and swim from the picturesque inlets of Port Stephens and Byron Bay. Four
wheel drive Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and and visit Great Keppel Island and the Capricorn Caves. Snorkel or dive reefs and shipwrecks near Mackay, set sail in the postcard-perfect Whitsundays and visit
Hinchinbrook, Australia's largest island national park.
Learn more about the NSW route
Learn more about the QLD route
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Red Centre Way, Northern Territory
Take in the renowned red heart landmarks of Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, the
West MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Springs. Journey through
red desert sands, spinifex and mulga forest. Learn about
the area's Aboriginal history from the Arrente people who
have lived here for 20,000 years. The Red Centre Way takes
in cultural and natural wonders and dramatic outback landscapes
and colours. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure during
your Australia
Vacations through Australia's ancient centre. Learn More >
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Explorer's Way, South Australia, Northern Territory
Trace the trail of pioneer John McDouall Stuart on this continent-crossing epic from Adelaide to Darwin. Visit world-famous vineyards in the Barossa Valley, trek the rugged Flinders Ranges and fly over Wilpena Pound. Stay underground in Coober Pedy and in the outback town of Alice Springs. Walk around Uluru with an Aboriginal guide and climb to the rim of Kings Canyon. See rock art in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and swim in the crystal-clear pools of Litchfield National Park. Your adventure continues in the parklands, outdoor markets and festivals and historical
attractions of tropical Darwin. Learn More >
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East Coast Escape, Tasmania Tours
With Tasmania tour, renew your spirit of adventure on this drive from Hobart
along Tasmania's stunning east coast. Sea kayak and re-live history on Maria
Island.
Take
in the perfect
contours Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. Stop in Bicheno, where
you can explore the coastline on a motorised trike or see fairy penguins
waddle home at dusk. Bushwalk in the rainforest of Douglas-Apsley National.
Game fish or dive from the picturesque port of St Helens. Swim in the clear
waters of Binnalong Bay and trek the Bay of Fires past Aboriginal middens,
woodlands and white beaches. Learn More >
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Capital and Country, Australian Capital Territory
Explore quaint colonial villages such as Berrima and Braidwood
and the gracious gardens, galleries and antique stores of
Bowral and Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands. Wind through
fertile farming country to Yass, where Banjo Paterson lived
in his youth. Then explore the orchards and vineyards of
the cherry capital of Young. Visit the cool-climate wineries
near Murrumbateman and enjoy gourmet delights in Gundaroo
and tiny Collector, before returning to Canberra during your
Australia
tours. Learn More >
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