Australia 9-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

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Drive Australia's Great Ocean Road and checkout iconic sites like the Twelve Apostles
Map of Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & the Grampians - 9 Days
Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & the Grampians - 9 Days

Feel the freedom of the open road as you wind your way along Australia's most iconic coastal drive. This nine-day Aussie itinerary gives you three days on the Great Ocean Road, soaking up views of the famous Twelve Apostles and more. The journey begins and ends in Melbourne, stopping by the Grampians mountain range and the historic gold rush town of Ballarat. Buckle up for a memorable Australian adventure.

Whitehaven Beach is stretch along Whitsunday Island in Australia
Map of Great Ocean Road & the Whitsundays - 9 Days
Great Ocean Road & the Whitsundays - 9 Days

Get set for a fantastic nine-day adventure across Australia. Start in Melbourne, rent a car, and hit the Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most iconic drives. Fly north to tropical Queensland to see the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Witness the magnificent Whitehaven Beach, famous for its pristine white silica sand, and go snorkeling. Drive south to Rockhampton, Australia's Beef Capital, then fly to beautiful Brisbane.

Canoe along the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge in the Northern Territory
Map of Northern Australia Top End Road Trip: Kakadu, Katherine, & Litchfield - 9 Days
Northern Australia Top End Road Trip: Kakadu, Katherine, & Litchfield - 9 Days

This intrepid Australian adventure explores the best of the Northern Territory. Land in Darwin, the tropical capital, where you'll collect keys and begin your Top End road trip. Explore the UNESCO-listed Kakadu National Park, with its wildlife and ancient Aboriginal rock art. Then, cool off with swims in the crystal-clear pools of Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Park. Over nine epic days, you'll see breathtaking landscapes, connect with Indigenous cultures, and come face-to-face with crocodiles.

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