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Australia Self-Drive Adventure - 15 days

15 days

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From Melbourne to Cairns

4.6 (2,606 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Melbourne
Melbourne
Optional Activities
- Wander around the CBD
- Visit Royal Exhibition Building
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral
- Explore nearby restaurants for dinner
Landmarks
Royal Exhibition Building
St Paul's Cathedral
Day 2
Melbourne
Melbourne
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Shrine of Remembrance
- Explore St Kilda neighbourhood
- Visit St Kilda beaches
- Dine at St Kilda restaurants
Landmarks
Royal Botanic Gardens
Shrine of Remembrance
St Kilda Beach
Day 3
Melbourne
Melbourne
Optional Activities
- Visit Twelve Apostles
- Explore further afield from Melbourne
- Relax in Melbourne
Landmarks
Twelve Apostles
Day 4
Melbourne to Sydney
Melbourne to Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk along Sydney Harbour
- Explore area near hotel
- Find nearby restaurant for dinner
Day 5
Sydney
Sydney
Optional Activities
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Visit Harbour Bridge
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Bondi Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
St Mary's Cathedral
Royal Botanic Gardens
Bondi Beach
Day 6
Sydney to Blue Mountains
Sydney to Blue Mountains
Included Activities
- Self-drive to Blue Mountains
Optional Activities
- Explore walking trails near Falls Mountain Retreat
- Visit lookout points in the Blue Mountains
Landmarks
Blue Mountains
Day 7
Leura to Pokolbin
Leura to Pokolbin
Included Activities
- Self-drive to Pokolbin
Optional Activities
- Visit local wineries
- Explore Hunter Valley Gardens
Landmarks
Hunter Valley Gardens
Day 8
Pokolbin to Port Macquarie
Pokolbin to Port Macquarie
Included Activities
- Self-drive to Port Macquarie
Optional Activities
- Visit Billabong Zoo
- Go fishing
Landmarks
Billabong Zoo
Day 9
Port Macquarie to Byron Bay
Port Macquarie to Byron Bay
Included Activities
- Self-drive to Byron Bay
Optional Activities
- Explore Byron Bay village
- Visit Byron Bay beaches
- Dine by the beach
Landmarks
Byron Bay
Day 10
Byron Bay to Gold Coast
Byron Bay to Gold Coast
Included Activities
- Self-drive to Gold Coast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Gold Coast beaches
- Explore Surfers Paradise
Landmarks
Surfers Paradise Beach
Day 11
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Optional Activities
- Swim at Surfers Paradise patrolled beach
- Visit Gold Coast Hinterland
- Visit Tamborine Mountain
- Visit Springbrook
- Explore Numinbah Valley
- Explore Currumbin Valley
- Visit Gold Coast national parks
- Explore rainforest areas
Landmarks
Surfers Paradise Beach
Tamborine Mountain
Springbrook
Day 12
Gold Coast to Cairns
Gold Coast to Cairns
Included Activities
- Shared shuttle bus transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit City Botanic Gardens
- Walk Centenary Lakes rainforest boardwalk
Landmarks
City Botanic Gardens
Day 13
Cairns
Cairns
Included Activities
- Koalas experience at Hartley's Crocodile Park
Optional Activities
- Relax in Cairns
- Explore more of Cairns city
Landmarks
Hartley's Crocodile Park
Day 14
Cairns
Cairns
Optional Activities
- Visit Great Barrier Reef
- Wander City Botanic Gardens
- Visit Atherton Tablelands
- Explore Daintree Rainforest
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
City Botanic Gardens
Atherton Tablelands
Daintree Rainforest
Day 15
Cairns
Cairns

Landmarks
Royal Exhibition Building
St Paul's Cathedral

Landmarks
Royal Botanic Gardens
Shrine of Remembrance
St Kilda Beach

Landmarks
Twelve Apostles

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
St Mary's Cathedral
Royal Botanic Gardens
Bondi Beach

Landmarks
Blue Mountains

Landmarks
Hunter Valley Gardens

Landmarks
Billabong Zoo

Landmarks
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Surfers Paradise Beach

Landmarks
Surfers Paradise Beach
Tamborine Mountain
Springbrook

Landmarks
City Botanic Gardens

Landmarks
Hartley's Crocodile Park

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
City Botanic Gardens
Atherton Tablelands
Daintree Rainforest

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Rating: 4.6 (2,606 reviews)
Response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 96%
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4.6

Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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anthony5.0•April 2026
A lot of Tasmania seen, all very good. Great leader in Phil, excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. Cruises and...
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Australia Self-Drive Adventure - 15 days

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