Classic Self Drive and Coach Touring Holidays
Explore New Zealand & Australia with these popular itineraries
Enjoy one of Pure Journey's classic self-drive of coach touring routes around New Zealand or Australia. These holiday tours ensure you get to see and experience some of Australasia's best scenery and attractions. Choose to visit both countries or just one. Australia is a vast country and although New Zealand is much smaller there are tricky roads and endless bush to contend with so knowing the right place to stop can be half the challenge. Our team of travel specialists will guide you through the selection process, making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your perfect vacation.Â
New Zealand hosts stunning lakes, mountains, geothermal activity, and glaciers while Australia showcases golden sandy beaches, aquatic wonders rainforests, and the contrasting red deserts. Both countries are home to incredible native wildlife and offer cultural experiences and adventure that every generation can enjoy.
- 6 days/5 night Journey from Hobart to Hobart
- Prices start from NZD$2,465pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 3 star
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Experience Hobart's amazing city culture, before heading north to Cradle Mountain National Park, Launceston, the Bay of Fires, and Wineglass Bay - regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- 8 days/7 night Journey from Melbourne to Melbourne
- Prices start from NZD$1,386pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Drive past iconic surf beaches, the 12 Apostles, the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic drives. See native wildlife in their natural habitats. Explore walking trails, waterfalls, and ancient Aboriginal rock art at Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and learn about the gold rush history of Ballarat.
- 6 days/5 night Journey from Cairns to Cairns
- Prices start from NZD$2,574pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Discover two amazing natural wonders in Australia's northeast: the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, and the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest tropical rainforest on earth. With stunning accommodations and beautiful beaches, this is the perfect holiday for those with limited time.
- 11 days/10 night Journey from Sydney to Brisbane
- Prices start from NZD$4,285pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Apartments
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Explore iconic attractions like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Take some time out in the chic surf town of Byron Bay before continuing north to the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise.
- 3 days/2 night Journey from Uluru to Uluru
- Prices start from NZD$1,575pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- Independent Daily Departures
The ‘Red Centre’ is home to some of Aboriginal Australia’s most sacred sites, including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta. A region of vast desert plains, jagged gorges & weathered mountain ranges this tour will truly take your breath away.
- 5 days/4 night Journey from Melbourne to Melbourne
- Prices start from NZD$1,426pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Enjoy one of Australia's most spectacular and scenic coastal drives; the Great Ocean Road. Skirting the Southern Ocean, you will journey from Melbourne to iconic landmarks such as Bells Beach and the 12 Apostles with plenty of opportunity to spot wildlife en route. With time to explore Melbourne before and after, this tour seamlessly blends an iconic drive into a cool city escape.
- 7 days/6 night Journey from Brisbane to Brisbane
- Prices start from NZD$2,665pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Apartments
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Explore Brisbane city sights and discover the world-renowned K'gari (Fraser Island).
- 7 days/6 night Journey from Sydney to Cairns
- Prices start from NZD$500pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- Independent Daily Departures
Visit the Blue Mountains before journeying north to experience the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. This tour is short in length but packed with incredible highlights that will tick all your holiday boxes.
- 6 days/5 night Journey from Sydney to Brisbane
- Prices start from NZD$2,010pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Apartments
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Visit the Sydney Opera House, take a dinner cruise via the Sydney Harbor Bridge & check out Bondi Beach, before driving past coastal towns such as Byron Bay. Make your way past the popular Gold Coast & towards Brisbane on this stunning scenic road trip.
- 5 days/4 night Journey from Darwin to Darwin
- Prices start from NZD$902pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- AUS Nationwide Self Drive
Escape to the Northern Territory's red deserts, crystal-clear waterholes, and tropical wetlands. Discover the ancient Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, witness crocodiles in their natural habitats, and learn about local Aboriginal communities. This tour offers a glimpse into the region's stunning landscapes and rich heritage.
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