Touring Route

Australia is a land waiting to be explored. And it's so easy. From spectacular coastal drives to outback adventures, there is an itinerary to suit every taste and time scale. Western Australia is Australia’s largest state, with a variety of landscapes to match. Journey south through wineries and tall forests, head north to coral reefs and canyons, or seek out seasonal wildflower blooms. Some of Australia’s classic drives wind along the eastern coast. Inland, scenic roads wind over the Great Dividing Range to the charming towns and landscape of the interior. There are plenty of opportunities to leave the bitumen and discoverAustralia’s natural wonders. From the central deserts, to the Top End, Australia’s adventure routes are a paradise for explorers. The scenic byways of southern Australia wind through historic villages, enticing wine valleys and luxuriant forests. It provides the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. The ultimate driving adventure, the Savannah Way spans a 3700-kilometre arc across the top of the country. Starting from tropical Cairns, you'll see the Gulf Savannah grasslands, the fishing town of Borroloola, the natural splendour of the Katherine region and the great wilderness of Western Australia’s Kimberley. The drive ends in Broome.

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Kimberley is one of the world's last great wilderness areas, with vast horizons, ancient gorges, weird rock formations, welcoming rock pools and golden beaches that will create lasting memories. Kimberley is a place of immense beauty and diverse climates; it is like nothing else on earth.

In Broome, everyone loves the multicultural pearling port of Broome for its unique Australian architecture with Chinese and Japanese influences. Then there's the renowned Cable Beach, where you can even ride a camel over the sands. Broome, capital of Australia's South-Sea pearl industry, has plenty of places to buy pearls, and visitors can tour of a pearl farm and a pearling museum. There is also a cemetery with headstones dedicated to the memory of some 900 Asian pearl divers. Kununurra is the gateway to Lake Argyle, which is more like an inland sea than a lake. Freshwater crocodiles cruise beside tour boats on the Ord River, and the wetland bird life and dramatic cliff scenery are superb. Take a tour of the Argyle Diamond Mine.

Gold fever lingers at Halls Creek where prospectors still live. Known as the Gateway to the Gorges, Derby sits on the edge of King Sound with the vastness of the Kimberley at its doorstep. It's a perfect place to stock up on provisions and take in the local sights - such as a boab tree once used as a prison.

Geikie Gorge National Park is part of an ancient Devonian reef. The steep gorge walls were carved by the river below into yellow, orange and grey murals that provide brilliant reflections on river cruises. Watch out for a Kimberley icon: the boab tree. The Gold Coast dares you to try everything it offers. Mingle with dolphins and polar bears at world-class theme parks, party on at nightclubs, dig your toes into fine white sand, ride sparkling waves, visit an island, and explore the lush, subtropical hinterland. Its 260 kilometres of walking track and award-winning guesthouses beg discovery. You'll never want for a round of golf on the Coast, host to 40 championship golf courses set against the hinterland, beautiful resorts or gently undulating countryside. Operators can take you on a tour of the courses over a weekend. Try them all. The Gold Coast has long held its reputation as a top family destination, with 25 themed attractions and safe, clean white beaches. Its wildlife sanctuaries are ideal for children, with pleasures as simple as feeding the birds or patting a kangaroo. Special events thrive on the Gold Coast: sport, food and wine shows, festivals...limited only by the number of days in a year. Spring in the Mountain festivals, the Indy races, Adventure Weekends and Gold Coast Food and Wine are just a few. After indulging in vast quantities of gourmet food, wine, arts and history you may need some quiet time with nature. The Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park has excellent bushwalking or you can join the famous Heysen walking trail where it passes through the valley, or hire a bike for the Mawson cycling trail. Taste and buy from the small winegrowers at the magnificent Chateau Tanunda, a 110-year-old property set on 13 hectares with a croquet lawn, formal gardens and slate terraces. In the Barossa all roads lead to a cellar door. Great Australian foodies like Maggie Beer have made the Barossa home, attracted by its thriving and diverse food culture. The dining diva is one of the forces behind Food Barossa, a regional brand celebrating the unique history and culture of the region. Taste the best of the Barossa at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, the South Australian Company Store, and the Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston and the famed Apex Bakery in Tanunda.

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