Australia’s Southern Delights

29 days • Independent Motorhome Tour • Year Round • from £5,299 pp.

Set off on an unforgettable journey across New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Begin in bustling Sydney, visit the lively streets of Melbourne, and finish in the diverse city of Adelaide. Or, if you prefer, this itinerary can also be done in reverse, just let us know!

Drive your motorhome along the legendary Great Ocean Road, pausing in quaint towns scattered along the route. Uncover secluded beaches, savour world-class wines, and indulge in exceptional cuisine throughout your adventure.

Duration: 29 days

Holiday Type:
Independent Motorhome Tours

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Year round from £5,299 per person

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Highlights

Sydney's highlights on a tour and cruise
Kiama’s famous Blowhole
Gippsland Lakes water playground
Phillip Island’s unique wildlife experiences
Geelong’s Surf Coast Highway
Great Ocean Road scenic drive
Blue Lake on the Limestone Coast
Adelaide's wine regions

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Australian Fossil Mammal Sites
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens
Sydney Opera House

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What's Included

Return economy flights from the UK to Australia
All transfers
3 nights in a central 4-Star Sydney hotel, including breakfast
20 nights pre-booked campsites including electric power
2 nights in a central 4-Star Adelaide hotel, including breakfast
City tour of Sydney
Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
Maui Ultima 2 berth motorhome hire for 21 days, includes:
- High Road Insurance
- Liability reduction to zero
- Undercarriage/Overhead damage
- Single Vehicle Rollover Cover
- Unlimited kilometres
- 24 Hour Roadside Assistance
- Additional driver
- Linen and Bedding
- Kitchen Kit & General Equipment
- Linen exchange (on request)
- Camping Chairs & Table
Mobile Travel App
eSIM data package per person (minimum 3GB)

Itinerary

Days 1 - 5: Sydney

Fly from the UK and arrive into Sydney on day 3 where you will be met and welcomed at the airport for a pre-booked transfer to your central city hotel.

Enjoy your first day in Sydney with a city tour to orientate yourself and see the diverse neighbourhoods and beach towns. A harbour cruise is included on the second day to see the city's impressive skyline from the water. For the rest of your free time, head for the famous Opera House and the Harbour Bridge or take a ferry to the relaxed area of Manly Beach.

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Days 6 - 7: Kiama

Distance: 113km (70miles)

Pick up your motorhome this morning and head south along the Princes Highway, passing through Wollongong and Shellharbour before arriving in the picturesque coastal town of Kiama.

Kiama’s name is thought to derive from the Aboriginal word “kiaram-a”, meaning ‘where the sea makes a noise’, a fitting description when you witness the famous Kiama Blowhole, where seawater can be propelled up to 60 metres into the air.

While in town, take time to explore the National Trust-classified row of beautifully restored timber terrace cottages on Collins Street. Once homes, these charming buildings now house a selection of craft and antique shops, making them a lovely place to browse and soak up some of Kiama’s character.

Days 8 - 9: Batemans Bay

Distance: 160km (99miles)

Continue south along the Princes Highway, with plenty of opportunities to explore along the way.

You might like to stop in the delightful town of Berry, or take a short detour inland to Minnamurra Falls. Here, you can admire the scenic waterfall and enjoy a stroll through the surrounding rainforest.

When you continue southwards a detour via Nowra is recommended which will take you back to the coast to visit beautiful Jervis Bay before continuing through the seaside town of Ulladulla to Batemans Bay, your destination for the day.

Set at the mouth of the Clyde River, Batemans Bay is renowned for its pristine waters, excellent local oysters and fishing. The nearby lakes of Durras, Coila and Tuross are popular for a range of water-based activities, while Lake Coila is particularly famous for its prawns.

For keen walkers, Pigeon House Mountain in Morton National Park is a popular choice. There are also several scenic walking trails in the area, including the Corn Trail, which follows the historic route used by early settlers to transport produce down Clyde Mountain to the coast.

Days 10 - 11: Merimbula

Distance: 175km (109miles)

Returning onto the Princes Highway, travel south to Merimbula, the ‘holiday resort’ of the Sapphire Coast.

Situated between Tathra and Pambula on the coast, Merimbula has a population of around 4,000 and is situated around the beautiful coastal waterways of Top and Back Lakes. These clean tidal lakes provide the perfect site for the many water sports available.

Days 12 - 13: Lakes Entrance

Distance: 267km (166miles)

Travel via the towns of Bellbird Creek, Orbost and Nowa Nowa today as you make your way to Lakes Entrance, which is aptly named as its the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes, Australia's largest inland water system. Its a popular destination due to its wonderful beaches as well as a spectacular hinterland featuring mountains, rivers and forests.

The local area is home to dolphins, water birds, kangaroos, wombats and koalas giving you the opportunity to see these wonderful creatures. A short walk across a footbridge brings you to the Entrance and Bass Strait, with Ninety Mile Beach stretching away into the distance.

Optional activities nearby include a winery cruise or a visit to a nature sanctuary to see some of Australia’s native animals.

Days 14 - 16: Melbourne

Distance: 312km (194miles)

Arrive in Melbourne and spend a couple of days discovering the city and its surrounds. Explore the laneways, renowned for their vibrant street art and hidden cafés, visit Melbourne Museum and its Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

If you would like to venture beyond the city, north-east is the picturesque Yarra Valley, home to more than eighty vineyards. South of Melbourne is Mornington Peninsula with arts, crafts and coastal walks.

An enjoyable experience is to watch the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. Learn more about the penguins in the visitor centre and gather at dusk when the colony crosses the beach to their home for the night.

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Days 17 - 18: Apollo Bay

Distance: 200km (124miles)

Depart Melbourne on the Princes Freeway and travel to Geelong, where you join the Surfcoast Highway to the pretty coastal resort town of Torquay. From here you join the Great Ocean Road - one of Australia's most spectacular drives. The road hugs the coastline for much of the route, revealing lovely coastal scenery, as well as inland splendour.

Your destination for this evening is Apollo Bay, a scenic little fishing port nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Otway Ranges. In the town you’ll find a range of superb restaurants and cafes, art galleries and interesting museums. In particular, the Bass Strait Shell Museum features a huge display of shells from all around the world and information on shipwrecks that have occurred off this perilous coastline.

A steep and narrow road will take you to Mariners Lookout, to the east of town, where a short walk leads to spectacular views of the township and the coastline.

Days 19 - 20: Warrnambool

Distance: 160km (99miles)

Drive via Port Campbell and Peterborough as you continue along the scenic Great Ocean Road, heading for Warrnambool. This is one of the most famous stretches of the Great Ocean Road as it hugs the coastline and takes you past the famous formations of the Shipwreck Coast.

Along the way we recommend stopping at Port Campbell National Park, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge plus the the best known feature of the road - the Twelve Apostles, magnificent limestone stacks rising out of the sea.

Originally a sealing and whaling port, Warrnambool now thrives on tourism and a variety of industries. There are good beaches and several historical attractions. Points of interest in this little town are the wrecks of the Loch Ard and the Schomberg, relics of which can be seen in the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

Days 21 - 22: Mount Gambier

Distance: 185km (115miles)

Depart Warrnambool this morning and continue along the Princes Highway heading west towards the town of Mount Gambier.

Set on the slopes of an extinct volcano, Mount Gambier is home to two of the region’s most famous attractions: the spectacular Blue Lake and the Cave Gardens in the heart of the city. These unique features have earned the town the nicknames “Blue Lake City” and the “City around a Cave”.

The Blue Lake is particularly famous for its dramatic change in colour. Each November, its waters transform from a winter grey to an intense cobalt blue, remaining this striking colour until late March. Beyond its beauty, the lake also serves as Mount Gambier’s main water supply.

Days 23 - 24: Naracoorte

Distance: 101km (63miles)

Head inland towards Naracoorte today. Explore the world heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves containing the skeletons of Australian megafauna dating back 500,000 years. Join a guided tour to feast your eyes on fascinating fossils and limestone formations or crawl and squeeze your way into parts of the Naracoorte Caves only accessible on the adventure caving tour.

Coonawarra is one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions, with a winemaking history dating back to the 1890s. Today, the region is celebrated for its exceptional wines and local produce. Why not join a wine experience and meet enthusiastic local hosts who can introduce you to the flavours of Coonawarra?

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Coonawarra Wine Experience

Day 25: Mount Compass

Distance: 340km (211miles)

Nestled between the renowned wineries of McLaren Vale and the coastal towns of Victor Harbor and Port Elliot, Mount Compass is a charming rural community on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

As you travel through the area, winding country roads lead through picturesque farmland and rolling scenery, with an abundance of seasonal produce grown locally.

Days 26 - 27: Adelaide

Distance: 68km (42miles)

Take the short drive to Adelaide this morning, where you’ll return your motorhome before checking into your hotel for the next two nights.

For your free day in Adelaide, wander around the Oval sports stadium, Adelaide Central Market or one of the many museums and art galleries in the city. Surrounded by vineyards and a rich agricultural region, Adelaide is also a foodie mecca so there is plenty of opportunity to sink your teeth into some of the city’s finest food.

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Days 28 - 29: Adelaide to UK

Enjoy some last minute shopping before being transferred to Adelaide International Airport for your journey home, arriving back into the UK the next day. Bon Voyage!

Additional Information

Total price includes the amount payable to Alan Rogers Travel and local resort fees. Price per person is based on two people sharing, prices for solo travellers are available on request.

Pay in Resort Fees:

From AU$100/£52 per person

Based on the tour shown, an approximate total fee is payable locally using an exchange rate: AU$1 = £0.53
Final resort fees are subject to change. (based on 2 people sharing)

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You have the choice of all Britz, Maui, Apollo and Star RV motorhomes for this tour. The prices displayed are based on the Maui 2 berth Ultima model or you can upgrade to any of the other motorhomes for an additional cost. Click on the images for more details and specifications of each motorhome.