8-14 Day Australian Self Drive Itineraries

This Tasmanian family holiday is the perfect chance for the family to unplug and reconnect in a landscape that is classified as a Wilderness World Heritage Area. Engage with wildlife, Australia's colonial heritage and enjoy activities such as hiking at Lake St Clair and Cradle Mountain, cruising the Gordon River and kayaking at Freycinet National Park.

Enjoy an active family adventure in Tasmania with time to relax and unwind with 2 night stays. Each day you'll wake to an outstanding natural environment with unique wildlife and ancient forests and coastlines. Kayaking the Freycinet Peninsula, hike at Cradle Mountain, walk amongst the treetops in Tahune and go on a wilderness railway adventure on the West Coast.

Join the Indian Ocean Drive as it winds north along the iconic Coral Coast – home to the Pinnacles Desert, Coral Bay, Francis Peron National Park and the world famous Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Witness amazing marine life, snorkel the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean and create lifelong family memories along the beautiful coastline of Western Australia.

New South Wales offers a unique playground for an adventurous family holiday. Hike the Blue Mountains and explore one of the worlds most ancient cave systems, then soar above over the aboundant green of the Hunter Valley in a sunrise balloon exprience - to some of the most accessible whale watching there is at Port Stephens. With time in Sydney to play or relax - your stay at Taronga Zoo's Snore and Roar is going to be a night like no other!

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.

This itinerary takes a closer look at Tasmania’s native creatures in their natural habitats and ensures memorable encounters. Enjoy the intriguing history, natural beauty and incredible local produce. Take the family fishing in Southern Tasmania, visit the wild and beautiful Cradle Mountain and the pristine Tarkine Wilderness. See fairy penguins near Freycinet other fascinating beasties at Devils at Cradle!

Noosa, Fraser, and the Gold Coast... Feed wild dolphins in Brisbane, spot Dingos on Fraser Island, and experience the Gold Coast's glitz and glamour. This 8 Day Self Drive Tour has options for everyone, from National Park hikes in Noosa to white-knuckle rides at Surfer's Paradise theme parks. Whatever your preference you can count on sun, sea & sand to be your constant companions.