Self-drive

Self-drive journeys.
A beautiful road and time to linger.

Planning a driving holiday in Australia is an incredible way to experience the country's diverse landscapes, from coastal highways to rugged outback tracks. Freedom to go where you want, at your own pace. Top Australian road trips: The Great Ocean Road - drive this winding Victoria coastal route from Melbourne to see the Limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles. Travel the scenic beach and surf route between Sydney and Brisbane, taking in Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The Great Barrier Reef Drive - Explore rainforests meeting the sea on the stretch from Cairns up to Cape Tribulation. The Red Centre Way - Journey through central Australia from Alice Springs tout to Uluru and Kings Canyon

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The Great Ocean Road following the Australian coastline
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The Great Ocean Road

Take the scenic way between Melbourne and Adelaide, with ocean views, small coastal towns and comfortable stays chosen around your preferred pace.

The drive works in either direction, so it suits a visit to Melbourne or to Adelaide.

Aerial view of the Great Ocean Road winding along the clifftops above the Twelve Apostles
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Limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles rising from the surf
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Sea-carved arches and gorges in the cliffs near the Twelve Apostles
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The road and walking track running along the clifftops by the Twelve Apostles
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The New South Wales coast

Between Sydney and Brisbane, head along the coast at your own pace, pausing in seaside towns for long lunches, sea air and stays with a view.

Aerial view of the long beach and headland at Byron Bay
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A swimmer below a rainforest waterfall near Newrybar, in the Byron hinterland
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A small group walking a rainforest track in Bangalow Parklands
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Native fruits, nuts and flowers laid out for a bush-food tasting near Byron Bay
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Good to know

Nancy plans the driving days and overnight stops around your comfort, checks one-way car hire, and arranges your flight home from the city where the drive finishes.

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