Australia 15-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

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Map of Southern & Eastern Australia Road Trip - 15 Days
Southern & Eastern Australia Road Trip - 15 Days

Enjoy an epic 15-day road trip to the most incredible cities, towns, and landmarks throughout the south and east of Australia. It starts in Melbourne, the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, and from there you'll drive north, stopping at wildlife reserves and coastal towns along the way. In Sydney, you'll hit the highlights before continuing to gorgeous beach areas like Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.

Stay two nights in Byron Bay for sunrise beach walks, kayaking, and surfing
Map of East Coast Australia Tour & Road Trip: Cairns to Sydney - 15 Days
East Coast Australia Tour & Road Trip: Cairns to Sydney - 15 Days

This East Coast road trip takes you from the tropics to the big city over 15 fantastic days. Start in Queensland, where you'll snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and float through the Daintree Rainforest. Then, fly south to Brisbane to cuddle koalas and collect a rental car for a multi-day road trip, which takes you to Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, and the Hunter Valley. The fun ends in Sydney where you'll return the keys and zip around the city sights with local guides before waving goodbye.

Drive at your own pace through the Australian outback
Map of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Outback & Top End Road Trip - 15 Days
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Outback & Top End Road Trip - 15 Days

This 15-day Australia tour and partial road trip combine the best of the tropics with the Top End and the vast plains of the outback. Start with some beach time and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, then fly to Darwin, where the real adventure begins. Connect with Indigenous culture and crocodiles, then fly to Australia's red center, where the Uluru monolith lies. Experience the best of the desert, from spectacular sunrises to starry desert dinners, before your final night in Sydney.

Other durations: 8 days · 9 days · 15 days · 18 days