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19 day The Real Australia by Car.
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We have deliberately put you on the road for this holiday, staying in small B&Bs and guest houses if you wish. Every town or village you arrive in will meet you with a genuine warm welcome, you may find yourself being asked to join the locals for a barbie. This tour is not being different for difference sake. It is following our own passion for travel in this fabulous country, immersing yourself in to the country and getting under its surface. You cannot do everything to see the real Australia and this Southern section compliments our other 2 big self drives, all of which need time. You will have to come back to try our other biggies!
No other Tour Operator promotes this fabulous journey through Australia's cities, small towns, farmsteads, National parks and beaches. This is the real Australia.
Ask our expert Chris Hawkins about the 19 day The Real Australia by Car.
Chris HawkinsAustralian Holiday Specialist
Chris has backpacked, flashpacked and suitcased his way round Australia. His knowledge of this fabulous country is vast.
If you have any questions why not send Chris Hawkins a message or contact him directly on 0844 332 9363
Day 1 Arrive Sydney and drive to Blue Mountains
Stay 2 nights in this beautiful wilderness area with outstanding views.
Day 3 Begin your 5 day self drive to Melbourne– SYDNEY TO JERVIS BAY
APPROX. 200kms (124 miles)
Collect your rental vehicle and depart Sydney travelling south to Huskisson. On the shores of the famous Jervis Bay, you will find the historic township of Huskisson, a great location from which to be based for exploring the Jervis Bay Territory and other great areas of the beautiful Shoalhaven.
ACCOMMODATION: JERVIS BAY – 1 NIGHT
DAY 4 - JERVIS BAY TO TILBA TILBA
APPROX. 204km (127 miles)
Travel south to Central Tilba, a heritage village classified under the National Trust.
ACCOMMODATION: TILBA TILBA -1 NIGHT
DAY 5 – TILBA TILBA TO GIPSY POINT
APPROX. 193km (120 miles)
Drive south through charming fishing villages and National Parks crossing the border into Victoria. Continue on to Gipsy Point. Gipsy Point, tucked into the upper reaches of Mallacoota inlet, offers accommodation, bushwalks, brilliant fishing and bird watching.
ACCOMMODATION: GIPSY POINT – 1 NIGHT
DAY 6 – GIPSY POINT TO METUNG
APPROX. 218km (136 miles)
After breakfast drive south again, today passing through Lakes Entrance to Metung, the gateway to the Gippsland Lake area. Take the time to explore this wonderful area.
ACCOMMODATION: METUNG – 1 NIGHT
DAY 7 – METUNG TO MELBOURNE
APPROX. 315km (196 miles)
Depart Metung and travel on to Melbourne. Crowded markets, open air cafes, a booming nightlife and sparkling festivals create a combination of old world charm and contemporary living that is uniquely Australian.
Stay Melbourne for 2 nights
DAY 8 – AT LEISURE IN MELBOURNE
DAY 9 – Begin your 10 day self drive to Adelaide incorporating the Great Ocean Road, Kanagaroo Island, the winelands and so much more
MELBOURNE TO APOLLO BAY
APPROX. 185km (115 miles)
Depart Melbourne travelling southwest to Apollo Bay with its wide crescent shaped sandy beach, rolling green Otway hills and laid back lifestyle.
ACCOMMODATION: APOLLO BAY – 1 NIGHT
DAY 10 – APOLLO BAY TO PORT FAIRY APPROX. 190km (118 miles)
Depart Apollo Bay and continue along the Great Ocean Road. Along this stretch you will see the 12 Apostles, London Bridge, The Bay of Island and Loch Arch Gorge. Continue along to the unique fishing village of Port Fairy, which is one of Victoria’s earliest ports and many homes and other buildings of last century have been preserved.
ACCOMMODATION: PORT FAIRY – 1 NIGHT
DAY 11 – PORT FAIRY TO HALLS GAP APPROX. 260kms (162 miles)
Depart Port Fairy and travel north to Halls Gap and The Grampians National Park, one of Victoria’s largest and most accessible National Parks.
ACCOMMODATION: HALLS GAP – 1 NIGHT
DAY 12 – HALLS GAP TO COONAWARRA APPROX. 270km (168 miles)
Travel on to Coonawarra, an exceptional region, where the rich Terra Rossa red soils produce some of the finest wines in the world.
ACCOMMODATION: COONAWARRA – 1 NIGHT
DAY 13 – COONAWARRA TO VICTOR HARBOUR APPROX. 415km (258 miles)
Depart Coonawarra and head north to Goolwa, located at the mouth of the Murray River on Lake Alexandrina.
ACCOMMODATION: VICTOR HARBOUR – 1 NIGHT
DAY 14 – VICTOR HARBOUR TO KANGAROO ISLAND APPROX. 80km (50 miles)
Depart Victor Harbour and head south west to Cape Jervis where you will board the ferry to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island.
ACCOMMODATION: KANGAROO ISLAND – 2 NIGHTS
DAY 15 – KANGAROO ISLAND
Full day at leisure to explore the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island, home of many species of Australian wildlife.
DAY 16 – KANGAROO ISLAND – ADELAIDE APPROX. 75km (47 miles) plus ferry ride from Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
Depart Kangaroo Island by ferry back to Cape Jervis and continue on to Adelaide. DAY 17 – ADELAIDE DAY20 – At leisure relaxing in Adelaide and taking in all you have done and seen over the last 3 weeks
DAY 19 - Begin your journey home with some great stories to tell. Return your vehicle and depart Adelaide or continue your stay in this wonderful and much overlooked city
