Road Trips - State By State
Round Trips from Major Cities
NOTE: the itineraries on this page relating to the capital cities detailed were created by Discovery Campervans Australia as suggested journeys for their customers. Any special offers detailed in the itineraries apply only to their customers.
 Out of Adelaide
South Australian Wine Country (5 days)
Beginning and ending in the thriving city of Adelaide, this drive takes you to the charming Germanic towns of the Barossa Valley, to the historic river town of Mannum, on to the vineyards and beaches of Robe, and to Mount Gambier, famous for a plethora of outstanding nature attractions.
Southern Australia (10 days)
The journey passes through the wine regions and preserved coastal parks of Southern Australia. It begins and ends in Adelaide, and covers southern South Australia, western Victoria and western New South Wales.
 Out of Perth
South West of WA (5 days)
Beginning and ending in Perth, this five day journey takes in all the highlights of the state's south west and Great Southern regions, including Busselton and Geographe Bay, Margaret River, Pemberton, Denmark and Albany.
Gt Southern and Eastern Goldfields (10 days)
The first half of the trip takes you to the shores of Geographic Bay in Busselton, the Margaret River wine region with its vineyards and cheese and chocolate factories, on to the forests of Pemberton and the historic town of Albany. It return to Perth via Esperance, the goldfields city of Kalgoorlie and the Eastern Wheatbelt.
Out of Broome
Southern Kimberleys - 4WD only (5 days)
A trip not for the fainthearted, from Broome you head north to Derby. The next day it's on to Windjana Gorge National Park where you set up camp for your second night on the road. Enjoy the natural beauty of this gorge before driving further into the Kimberleys to Bell Gorge. Stop in at Tunnel Creek and its amazing cave formation, then on to Fitzroy Crossing and the beautiful Geikie Gorge before returning to Broome.
Kimberley Region - 4WD only (10 days)
10 day trek through the hinterland of the Kimberley region, taking in the best this area has to offer - Broome, Derby, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, Halls Creek, Purnululu (The Bungle Bungles), Kununurra, El Questro, Barnett River Gorge and Windjana Gorge.
 Out of Darwin
The Top End (5 days)
A five day trip to experience the best the Northern Territory's top end has to offer. Departing from Darwin, you will spend two days in Kakadu National Park, then make your way south to Katherine, the centre of the vast Katherine region. Explore the majestic Katherine Gorge area before returning to Darwin via Litchfield National Park.
National Parks of the Top End (10 days)
A ten-day round trip adventure begins and ends in Darwin; on the way there are visits to the monsoon forests of Mary River; Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks; Pine Creek, known for its historic buildings and railway museum; Katherine and the nearby Katherine Gorge; Daly Waters, home of the first international airport in Australia and a legendary Outback pub.
Out of Alice Springs
The Red Centre Highlights (5 days)
On your five-day journey through the southern half of the Northern Territory, you will see the beautiful Glen Helen Gorge in Glen Helen, and then make your way to the highlights of the Red Centre: Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, and Ayers Rock (Uluru) and The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
The Red Centre (10 days)
Take your time to experience what the Red Centre has to offer in this ten-day adventure through the southern half of the Northern Territory. It begins and ends in Alice Springs, and takes in the East Macdonnell Ranges (gem fossicking), the West Macdonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, and Ayers Rock (Uluru) and The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Round Trips from Major Cities
 Out of Melbourne
Western Victoria (5 days)
Beginning and ending in Melbourne, this journey takes in the Great Ocean Road, Halls Gap and the rugged Grampian ranges, returning via the goldfields city of Bendigo.
All Around Victoria (10 days)
Beginning and ending in Melbourne, this round trip includes the Great Ocean Road and Gippsland coastlines, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria's and New South Wales' High Country, the Murray River, Victoria's North Gourmet Region, the central Goldfields and The Grampians.
 Out of Sydney
Hunter Valley and Inner West (5 days)
This journey passes through the Blue Mountains, exploring the history of gold mining in the Bathurst region, the Abercrombie caves, and numerous historic sites. Then it's off to Dubbo, where you can tour the Western Plains Zoo and the Old Dubbo Gaol. The last two days of your trip take you to Cessnock in the Hunter Valley Region with its many vineyards, and finally back in Sydney.
Central and Northern NSW (10 days)
A journey that showcases the variety of scenery on offer in New South Wales. It takes in the Blue Mountains, the central west cities of Bathurst and Dubbo (Western Plains Zoo), before heading north to Tamworth, then through waterfall country to the coastal resort town on Coffs Harbour. It returns to Sydney via the Central Coast.
 Out of Brisbane
Sunshine Coast (5 days)
The first leg of the itinerary takes you all the way to Bundaberg, where you can explore the Great Barrier Reef and the surrounding National Parks. Two days, drive south to Hervey Bay, the whale watching capital of Qld. On day four, you will drive to Maroochydore, and explore the beaches and attractions in and around this popular city before returning to Brisbane.
National Parks of South-East Queensland (10 days)
An extended version of the 5 day Sunshine Coast itinerary for those with more time. Additional places to visit include the Glasshouse Mountains, the Blackall Range and 2 days on Fraser Island.
The Whitsundays (10 days)
Beginning and ending in Brisbane, this itinerary takes you through the Glass House Mountains, up the coast to see the turtles and rum of Bundaberg, and Airlie Beach, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday islands. On your return to Brisbane, fish for Barramundi in Gladstone, head down to Hervey Bay, the best place to see a humpback whale; and then explore the beaches of Maroochydore.
Out of Cairns
Daintree and Port Douglas (5 days)
Following the coast north from Cairns, this itinerary takes in the rainforest village of Kuranda, the sugar town of Mossman, the resorts of Port Douglas and the world heritage listed Daintree National Park. Includes visits to a crocodile farm, an opal mine and tropical butterfly sanctuary.
Cairns, Barrier Reef and Daintree (7 days)
Takes in all the featured on the 5 day itinerary north to Daintree, with the addition of a full days cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef from either Cairns or Port Douglas.
 Out of Hobart
Western Tasmania (5 days)
Explore the southwest region of Tasmania in this five-day adventure. Starting out in Hobart, this itinerary takes you to the quaint town of New Norfolk, with its historic buildings, to Strahan, known for its crayfish and proximity to Sarah Island, then Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. Nest is Launceston, before returning to Hobart along the Heritage Highway.
Tour of Tasmania (7 days)
Circumnavigate Australia's island state in a week. The trip includes visits to Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Launceston, Freycinet Peninsula and Port Arthur and the beautiful Tasman Peninsula.
Tour of Tasmania Extended (10 days)
This itinerary follows the path of the 7 day Tour of Tasmania but includes a few days exploring the east coast, including St. Helens, the Bay of Fires, Bicheno and Swansea.
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