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Apollo
The widest range: 7 categories and 2 to 6 berths
Apollo is THL's workhorse brand. From the compact 2-berth Hitop to the 6-berth Euro Deluxe, including 4WD for off-road. New fleet up to 5 years old (NZ) or 7 categories (AU).
Apollo fleet
9 models in fleet.
Apollo Adventure Camper 4WD
Apollo's 4-berth 4WD with rooftop tent. Built for families or groups wanting safe outback access.
Apollo Endeavour
4-berth campervan without toilet. The most affordable way to travel as a group with Apollo, high-roof model.
Apollo Euro Camper
4-berth with toilet and shower. Apollo's bestseller for couples with kids or two couples travelling together.
Apollo Euro Deluxe
6-berth with toilet and shower. Apollo's largest option for larger families or groups travelling together.
Apollo Euro Mini
2-berth with toilet and shower on a compact European chassis. Apollo's nimblest option for couples comfortable in cities.
Apollo Euro Plus
3-berth with toilet and shower. The logical pick for couples with a child or extra companion.
Apollo Euro Quest
4-berth with the Q-shaped layout. Variant of the Euro Camper with a different bed setup, ideal for 2 couples.
Apollo Euro Tourer
2-berth with toilet and shower, Apollo's standard configuration. Balance between manageable size and full self-containment.
Apollo Hitop
Compact 2-berth high-top campervan. For those who want nimble driving and accept showering and toilets outside the vehicle.
Recommended routes with Apollo
111 road trips where Apollo fits perfectly.
Pinnacles weekender from Perth
Weekend getaway from Perth. Yanchep, Pinnacles Desert, Cervantes (lobster fish & chips), back. The easiest motorhome trial.
Atherton Tableland — tropical highlands from Cairns
5-day getaway from Cairns through the Atherton Tableland: waterfalls (Millaa Millaa, Zillie, Ellinjaa), Crater Lakes (Eacham, Barrine), Curtain Fig Tree, Paronella Park, Mungalli Creek Dairy. Cool microclimate contrasting with tropical coast, artisan cheese and rainforest.
Barossa, Clare and McLaren — South Australia wines 5 days
Short Adelaide loop through SA's three most famous wine regions. Barossa Valley (shiraz), Clare Valley (riesling), McLaren Vale (grenache). For foodies with limited time.
Blue Mountains + Hunter Valley — Sydney getaway
Short getaway from Sydney perfect for a long weekend. Three Sisters, Scenic World, Jenolan Caves, Hunter Valley wineries (150+ cellar doors), Pokolbin gourmet. For wine lovers and soft hikers.
Byron Bay and Gold Coast — surf and rainforest 5 days
Short loop from Brisbane via Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) and Byron Bay (lighthouse, Cape Byron) with stops at Mt Tamborine and Tweed Heads. For short surf getaways.
Cairns to Darwin — Savannah Way and tropical north
The great Australian tropical traverse. Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, Atherton Tablelands, Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria, Lawn Hill gorges, Roper Coast, Mataranka Hot Springs, Katherine, Edith Falls and Darwin finish. Long distances with very low population density.
Cairns to Perth — Australian cross-country
Australia's great cross-country traverse. Cairns, Daintree, Alice Springs, Uluru, Coober Pedy, Adelaide, Great Australian Bight, Esperance, Margaret River, Perth. 35 days, 7,800 km. For experienced road-trippers.
Cairns and Whitsundays — 7-day Reef getaway
Tropical Cairns loop. Daintree, Mission Beach, Townsville, Magnetic Island, back. For Reef and tropics lovers in one week.
Sydney and Canberra capital — cultural getaway 5 days
Short Sydney-Canberra loop. Sydney, Blue Mountains, Canberra (capital, federal museums, parliament), Goulburn, back to Sydney. For museum and institutional architecture lovers.
Cape York — Australia's northernmost tip (4WD)
The ultimate Australian 4WD adventure. Climb up the Cape York Telegraph Track (river crossings, mud, granite), Twin Falls, Fruit Bat Falls, Jardine River ferry, arrival at "The Tip" (Pajinka, northernmost continental point). Apollo Adventure 4WD or Britz Maverick only. Wet season prohibited.
Cape York Telegraph Track — northernmost tip of Australia (4WD)
Hardcore 4WD adventure for experienced travellers: historic Telegraph Track to Pajinka (northernmost point of mainland Australia). Bridgeless river crossings (Jardine River ferry), extreme corrugations, total self-sufficiency. Book with 4WD Apollo or Britz Trailfinder.
Darwin → Broome — Top End coastal 9 days
Darwin to Broome via Victoria Highway (not Gibb River). Litchfield, Katherine, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, El Questro (paved access only), Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing, Broome. For those who want Kimberley without extreme 4WD.
Darwin to Broome — Kimberley by motorhome
West Top End traverse to Kimberley. Litchfield, Katherine, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles (optional flight), Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge and Cable Beach finish. Gibb River Road needs 4WD; this version stays on sealed roads for 2WD.
Darwin and Kakadu — 5-day Top End getaway
Short Darwin loop. Litchfield, Kakadu, Yellow Water Cruise, Ubirr rock art, back. For combining with Cairns or as East Coast add-on.
Sydney → Brisbane in 7 days — short getaway
Quick version of the East Coast. Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane. One-week getaway.
Eyre Peninsula — sea lions and tuna in SA
Eyre Peninsula in southern Australia: Port Lincoln (tuna capital), Coffin Bay (oysters), swim with sea lions in Baird Bay, Coffin Bay NP, Whyalla, Streaky Bay with its dunes. Empty roads, cheap seafood off the boat and wildlife by the water.
Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges — South Australia 9 days
Loop through less-visited SA. Adelaide, Port Lincoln (bluefin tuna), Streaky Bay, Coffin Bay, back via Port Augusta to Wilpena Pound (Flinders), Adelaide. Outback + wild coast.
Adelaide and Flinders Ranges — wine and outback
South Australia loop: Barossa Valley (Shiraz), Clare Valley (Riesling), Flinders Ranges (Wilpena Pound from above), optional Innamincka, back via historic Burra. Wine, scenery and outback in compact format.
Flinders Ranges + Wilpena Pound — outback from Adelaide
Accessible outback from Adelaide: natural amphitheatre Wilpena Pound, Flinders Chase, Arkaroola, abandoned mining towns and dark-sky nights. Sealed roads up to Wilpena, soft dirt afterwards.
Fraser Coast — Brisbane, Hervey Bay and central QLD coast
Central Queensland coast in eight days. Brisbane, Sunshine Coast (Noosa), Rainbow Beach, Hervey Bay (gateway to UNESCO Fraser Island), Bundaberg Rum, Town of 1770 and Rockhampton. For families and travellers mixing beach and culture.
K'gari (Fraser Island), Noosa and Sunshine Coast 7 days
QLD loop from Brisbane via Sunshine Coast to K'gari (Fraser Island, World Heritage sand island), back via Hervey Bay (whales Jul-Oct). Subtropical Australia.
Gibb River Road and Kimberley — pure 4WD 14 days
Australia's most mythical 4WD route. Broome, Windjana Gorge, Bell Gorge, El Questro, Mitchell Falls (Kalumburu Road), Bungle Bungles (Purnululu), Kununurra, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield, Darwin. Britz Voyager only.
Gippsland + 90 Mile Beach + Wilsons Prom — hidden Victoria
Victoria that few foreigners know: Wilsons Promontory (southernmost tip of the continent), 90 Mile Beach (Australia's longest), Lakes Entrance (coastal lake system), Buchan Caves and Croajingolong NP. Wild coast, plenty of wildlife and seaside camping.
Mornington + Grampians — 5-day Melbourne getaway
Short Melbourne loop. Mornington Peninsula (wine + hot springs), northern Wilsons Promontory, Grampians (Pinnacle hike) and back. Long-weekend getaway.
Grand East Coast tour — Cairns to Melbourne complete
4 weeks to do the East Coast unhurried. Daintree, Cairns, Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sydney, Blue Mountains, southern Sydney coast, Eden, Wilsons Prom, Phillip Island, partial Great Ocean Road, Melbourne. Grand classic for sabbaticals and mature backpackers.
Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula
Wild loop from Adelaide with ferry to Kangaroo Island (Australia's Galapagos), Remarkable Rocks, sea lions at Seal Bay, wild koalas and back via Fleurieu Peninsula with McLaren Vale wines.
Margaret River + Albany — deep dive into WA's southern coast
Deep dive into WA's southern coast: Margaret River (200+ wineries Cabernet/Chardonnay), Cape Leeuwin (oceans meet), Pemberton (Karri Forest caves), Walpole Tree Top Walk, Denmark, Albany (whale watching Jun-Oct), Stirling Range. Wine + forest + wild coast.
Perth to Albany — Margaret River, Karri forest and south coast
South-west loop of Western Australia. Rottnest Island (quokkas), Margaret River wine country, giant Karri forest of Pemberton, historic Albany, Stirling Range, Wave Rock and back. For wine lovers and temperate forests.
Melbourne to Adelaide direct
Quick Melbourne-Adelaide version to complement the Great Ocean Road. 5 days without detours. Useful to connect two rentals or as a fast drop-off.
Sydney → Melbourne — Grand Pacific Drive 9 days
Coastal one-way between the two big cities. Sydney, Royal NP, Wollongong (Sea Cliff Bridge), Jervis Bay, Eden, Lakes Entrance, Phillip Island, Mornington, Melbourne. Australia's most photogenic coast.
Snowy Mountains and High Country — Melbourne 6 days
Australian alpine loop. Melbourne, Bright (high country), Mount Buffalo, Beechworth, Mansfield, back. Bushwalking, wines and mountain cellars.
Melbourne + Tasmania (Spirit ferry)
Combined Melbourne + full Tasmania. Leave Melbourne via Spirit of Tasmania (overnight ferry), arrive in Devonport, loop the island and return. Saves on flights and lets you bring the motorhome.
Murray River — paddlesteamers and Victorian wines
Murray River, the natural border between Victoria and NSW: Echuca (paddlesteamer capital, steam boats), Mildura (sun and Riverina wines), Swan Hill (Pioneer Settlement), Yarrawonga golf, fruit picking. Golden river at sunset and houseboats.
Great Otway + Twelve Apostles — beyond the Great Ocean Road
Deep version of the Great Ocean Road: we add Otway National Park (waterfalls and temperate rainforest), Cape Otway lighthouse, wild koalas at Kennett River and Apollo Bay as base. Only 6 days but well used. For lovers of rainforest and wild coast.
Outback NSW — Broken Hill, Mungo and infinite reds
Off-the-beaten-path outback: Mudgee wineries, Dubbo Western Plains Zoo, Cobar mining, Broken Hill (Living Desert sculptures), Mungo NP (40,000-year-old human footprints), Mildura on the Murray. Lots of red dirt and empty roads.
Pacific Coast — Brisbane to Sydney via beaches
Pacific Highway from Brisbane to Sydney via beaches and surf towns: Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour (Big Banana), Port Macquarie (koalas), Newcastle, Hunter Valley wineries. Surf, coffee, fish & chips and colourful towns. One-way fee applies.
Coral Coast — Perth to Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef) 12 days
WA Coral Coast loop. Perth, Pinnacles, Kalbarri, Shark Bay (Monkey Mia dolphins), Coral Bay, Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef snorkel with whale sharks), back. Less touristy than the East Coast.
Perth and Margaret River — Southwest wines 7 days
Perth loop through the Southwest. Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River (wines, surf), Augusta, Pemberton (tingle forests), back. For wine and food lovers.
Perth and Rottnest — quokka getaway
Short getaway from Perth. Day trip to Rottnest Island by bike (mandatory quokka selfie), historic Fremantle, Swan Valley wineries, Yanchep National Park (kangaroos). Ideal to extend a business trip or as a start for something longer.
Full Savannah Way — Cairns to Broome 25 days
The full Savannah Way (3,500 km original route + extensions). Cairns, Atherton, Karumba, Borroloola, Daly Waters, Katherine, Litchfield, Darwin, Kakadu, Gibb River extension to Broome. The longest Outback road.
Sydney South Coast — Royal NP, Jervis and Eden 6 days
NSW south coast loop. Sydney, Royal National Park, Kiama (blowhole), Jervis Bay (whitest sand in the world), Eden, back. For coastal lovers without Brisbane or Gold Coast.
Snowy Mountains + Canberra — Australian Alps
Australian Alps by motorhome: capital Canberra (free museums), Mt Kosciuszko (Australia's roof), Thredbo, Jindabyne and alpine roads with snow gum views. Culture + alpine nature combo.
Australian Alps — Snowy Mountains and Victoria
Alpine traverse between Canberra and Melbourne. National capital, Snowy Mountains with Mt Kosciuszko, Lake Hume, Bright (golden autumn), Mount Buffalo, Mansfield, Yarra Valley wineries and Melbourne. For mountain lovers who want comfort.
Southern Cross — Sydney to Perth in 4 weeks
The great continental Australia east-west traverse. Sydney, Blue Mountains, Adelaide, Great Australian Bight (Bunda cliffs), Nullarbor Plain (world's longest straight road), Kalgoorlie (gold), Esperance, Margaret River, Perth. 4 weeks, 6,000 km, 2 time zones.
Stuart Highway — Adelaide to Darwin (Central Outback)
Epic journey through Australia's red heart: Adelaide → Coober Pedy → Uluru → Kings Canyon → Alice Springs → Devil's Marbles → Mataranka → Katherine Gorge → Litchfield → Darwin. 3,000 km straight line with mandatory stops. One-way fee applies.
Tasmania — east coast step by step
Tasmania's most photogenic coastal strip in a comfortable 7 days. Port Arthur, Maria Island (wild wombats), Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires and Launceston finish. Very short driving days, ideal for first-time motorhomers.
Tasmania — full island lap
Full Tasmania loop in 14 days: Hobart, Port Arthur, Freycinet, Bay of Fires, Launceston, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Strahan and the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Wallabies, Tasmanian devils, seafront fish & chips and Australia's darkest skies.
Tasmania west coast — Strahan, Cradle, wilderness 8 days
Tasmania loop via the less-visited west coast. Hobart, Mount Field, Strahan (Gordon River cruise), Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Launceston, back. For those who already did the East Coast.
Tropical QLD — Atherton Tablelands and Cape Tribulation
Wet tropical loop from Cairns. Atherton Tablelands with Crystal Cascades, Lake Eacham, Millaa Millaa Falls, Mount Hypipamee Crater. Up to Daintree and Cape Tribulation (where the Reef meets the jungle). Crocodile cruise on the Daintree River.
Uluru, Kings Canyon and MacDonnell — Full Red Centre 8 days
Full Alice Springs loop covering the entire Red Centre. West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon, Uluru-Kata Tjuta, East MacDonnells (Trephina Gorge), back. Full coverage, not the quick version.
Gippsland and Lakes — eastern Victoria 6 days
Loop through eastern Victoria coast, almost no tourism. Melbourne, Phillip Island (penguin parade), Wilsons Promontory, Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers, back. For penguin lovers and empty coasts.
Victoria Goldfields — Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo
Victoria gold rush loop. Melbourne, Ballarat (Sovereign Hill), Daylesford (spa town), Bendigo (Chinese galleries), Castlemaine, Maldon (heritage town). For history and food lovers.
Whitsunday Coast — Airlie Beach + 74 islands
The Whitsunday Islands seen from land: Airlie Beach as base, day cruise to Whitehaven Beach (pure white quartz sand), Hill Inlet snorkel, Conway NP day, Cedar Creek Falls day. Combinable with Camira sail or Cruise Whitsundays.
Brisbane to Byron Bay — 8-day Pacific escape
Short coastal loop between Brisbane and Byron Bay. Eat Street Markets, Gold Coast theme parks, Tallebudgera Creek, Springbrook National Park (waterfalls), Hastings Point, Cape Byron Lighthouse and Lennox Head. For families or couples with limited time. Based on Britz's official guide.
Cairns to Melbourne — the full East Coast
The full East Coast traverse: Cairns tropics, Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sydney and Melbourne. Based on maui Motorhomes' official guide.
Darwin to Brisbane — from tropics to Pacific
Tropical Top End traverse down to the East Coast: Darwin, Litchfield, Katherine Hot Springs, Devils Marbles, Richmond marine fossils, Townsville, Whitsundays, Eungella (platypus), Bundaberg Rum and Sunshine Coast. 4,135 km in 12 days. Based on the maui guide.
Darwin to Kununurra 4WD — Victoria Highway
Top End 4WD adventure: Kakadu, Jim Jim Falls (4WD only), Gunlom Waterfall, Katherine Hot Springs, Gregory National Park, Keep River and Kununurra. Saltwater crocodile country — no swim where signed. Britz or Apollo 4WD recommended.
Classic Great Ocean Road — Melbourne to Adelaide
Australia's most photographed coastal road. The Twelve Apostles, wild koalas, surf at Bells Beach, McLaren Vale wines and a finish in Adelaide.
Marlborough — Wellington to Christchurch in 7 days
Top-of-South-Island foodie loop: Cook Strait ferry, Havelock greenshell mussels, sauvignon blanc at 30+ Renwick cellar doors, Blenheim farmers market, Kaikōura whales and crayfish, finishing in Christchurch. Based on maui Motorhomes.
Melbourne to Uluru — into Australia's heart
Crosses Australia from Melbourne to Uluru via Grampians, Coonawarra, Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy. Ends in Alice Springs after seeing the monolith at sunrise and sunset. Based on Britz's official guide.
Nature's Way — Darwin · Kakadu · Katherine · Litchfield
The Top End loop classic. UNESCO World Heritage Kakadu, Nitmiluk gorges, Litchfield waterfalls and natural plunge pools across the Northern Territory. Based on Britz's official "Nature's Way" guide.
Auckland to Queenstown — the North-to-South traverse
The great classic Kiwi route. North Island plus South Island in a motorhome, including the inter-islands ferry, geothermal landscapes, Marlborough wines, glaciers and Queenstown adventure.
Banks Peninsula + Akaroa — French getaway near Christchurch
Eroded volcano south of Christchurch with coves, mini fjords and a French village (Akaroa) founded in 1840. Hector's dolphins in the harbour, 360° Summit Road, merino sheep, artisan cheese and fishing bays. Ideal end-of-trip wind-down.
Bay of Islands and Far North — NZ extreme north 6 days
Loop through NZ's extreme north that almost no one does. Auckland, Whangarei, Bay of Islands (Russell, Paihia), Cape Reinga (northernmost SH1 point), 90 Mile Beach, Hokianga, back. Subtropical, Maori history and kauri trees.
Bay of Islands — Auckland north and back
Subtropical loop north of Auckland. 144 islands in Bay of Islands, official founding of NZ at Waitangi, Cape Reinga (where two oceans meet), 90 Mile Beach (sand highway) and back via the east coast. Family-friendly.
The Catlins — wild southern coast of NZ
Wildest southern coast of the South Island between Dunedin and Invercargill: Nugget Point Lighthouse, Cathedral Caves, Curio Bay (petrified forest and Hector's dolphins), Slope Point (southernmost tip of South Island), Waipapa Point. Yellow-eyed penguins, sea lions and zero mass tourism.
NZ classic — Auckland to Christchurch in 14 days
NZ's classic 14-day route. Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington (ferry), Marlborough, Kaikōura, Christchurch. Optimised version for first-time NZ visit.
Coastal Pacific NZ — Wellington to Auckland via East Coast
Pacific coast traverse of the North Island. Wellington as starting point, Hawkes Bay (wine and art deco), East Cape (first place in the world to see the sun rise), Bay of Plenty (kiwi fruit country), Coromandel and Auckland.
Coast to Coast — Christchurch to West Coast 5 days
Short Christchurch → Arthur's Pass → Hokitika (West Coast) → Greymouth → return via TranzAlpine scenery loop. For getaways or post-skiing in Methven.
NZ — Coast to Coast (Christchurch to Hokitika via the TranzAlpine)
Short east-west-east traverse on the South Island. Arthur's Pass crossing, Pancake Rocks, Hokitika Gorge (turquoise), Franz Josef Glacier and back. Combine with optional TranzAlpine train for variation.
Coromandel Peninsula — beaches, kauris and Hot Water Beach
Perfect Auckland getaway: Cathedral Cove (filmed in Narnia), Hot Water Beach (dig your own thermal pool), 309 Road (kauri grove), historic Coromandel Town with its ridiculous train. Winding but sealed roads, plenty of seaside campsites.
Dunedin and Otago Peninsula — wildlife and southern wines 5 days
South Island east coast one-way. Christchurch, Oamaru (penguins), Moeraki Boulders, Dunedin (Scottish), Otago Peninsula (albatross + yellow-eyed penguins), Central Otago wines, Queenstown.
NZ — East Cape Pacific Coast Highway
The most authentic strip of NZ's North Island. Auckland, Hot Water Beach, East Cape Lighthouse (world's first sunrise), Te Araroa Maori communities, Tolaga Bay, Gisborne (Tairāwhiti), Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay, Wellington. Few tourists, lots of culture.
East Cape + Gisborne — first sunrise on Earth
The route few people take: East Cape (lighthouse where sun first rises on Earth), Gisborne (Chardonnay capital), Tolaga Bay (Southern Hemisphere's longest wharf), Te Urewera (Maori heartland). Winding empty seal, a marae every few kilometres, warm climate and great wines.
East Cape — NZ's forgotten Pacific coast 6 days
Less-visited east coast. Auckland, Whakatane, Te Araroa (East Cape), Gisborne (first sunrise), Napier (Art Deco), Wellington. The NZ no one does.
Deep Fiordland — Doubtful Sound and Southland 7 days
Loop around Fiordland NP — beyond classic Milford Sound. Queenstown, Te Anau, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound (overnight cruise), South coast Southland, Tuatapere, back. The NZ your neighbor didn't do.
Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa — wine and Art Deco 5 days
Short Wellington loop via Wairarapa (Martinborough wines), Castlepoint (lighthouse), Napier (Art Deco) and Hastings, back. For foodies and architecture.
NZ Island Hopping — North and South 21 days
The great NZ two-island route. Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua, Tongariro, Wellington, ferry, Picton, West Coast, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford, Mt Cook, Tekapo, Christchurch.
Marlborough and Nelson — NZ wines and Abel Tasman 6 days
One of the most underrated South Island regions. Picton (ferry from Wellington), Marlborough Sounds, Blenheim wineries, Nelson, Abel Tasman NP, Kaikoura whales, Christchurch.
Marlborough Sounds + Picton + Sauvignon Blanc
Slow South Island start: ferry from Wellington to Picton, Queen Charlotte Drive, Pelorus Sound, Havelock (green-lipped mussels), Blenheim (Sauvignon Blanc capital, 35+ wineries). Calm waters, green fjords, wine and seafood.
Aoraki Mt Cook + Mackenzie Country focus
Intensive loop through the central alpine region. Lake Tekapo (world's darkest sky, Church of the Good Shepherd), Lake Pukaki, Aoraki/Mt Cook (Hooker Valley, Tasman Glacier), Twizel (Hopkins Valley), Omarama, back via Mackenzie Pass. Optional nighttime stargazing with telescope.
Coromandel and Bay of Plenty — North Island 7 days
Auckland loop through Coromandel (Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach), Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, geothermal Rotorua and back. Essential if you fly into Auckland with less than 14 days.
North Island Loop — Auckland · Bay of Islands · Tongariro · Wellington
The great North Island route. Up to the Bay of Islands, back through Auckland, on to Hobbiton and Rotorua, then Tongariro and Taranaki, closing the loop via Hawke's Bay.
Northland + Bay of Islands + Cape Reinga — NZ's northern tip
Cape Reinga (where Tasman meets Pacific), Ninety Mile Beach, Bay of Islands (dolphins, Hole in the Rock), historic Russell, Waipoua Forest (ancient kauris including Tane Mahuta). Warm north and culturally alive Maori communities.
Full Northland — Auckland, Cape Reinga and Coromandel
Extended subtropical loop. Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, Hokianga Harbour, Waipoua Forest (millennia-old kauris), west and back via Coromandel (Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach). Perfect for two weeks with family.
Otago Central — rail trail, Naseby and Cromwell gold
Inner Otago that few people see: Lake Tekapo (Aoraki dark sky), Omarama Clay Cliffs, Naseby (curling capital), Otago Central Rail Trail (optional cycling), Bannockburn (wines), Cromwell (lake + cherries), Arrowtown (gold). Perfect Queenstown ending.
Queenstown, Mt Cook and Milford — 7-day NZ getaway
Intensive central South Island loop. Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, back. NZ's best in one week.
NZ ski by motorhome — Queenstown to Mt Hutt 7 days
South Island ski one-way. Queenstown (Coronet, Remarkables), Wanaka (Cardrona, Treble Cone), Lake Tekapo (Mt Dobson), Christchurch (Mt Hutt). RV with night heating, ski/board storage, winter kit.
South Island Loop — Christchurch · West Coast · Queenstown · Aoraki
The grand South Island loop. Cross the Southern Alps, West Coast glaciers, Milford Sound fjords, Otago wines and back to Christchurch.
Southern Scenic Route — Queenstown to Dunedin via wild coast
The less touristy southern route. Queenstown, Te Anau, Manapouri (Doubtful Sound), Riverton, Bluff (end of SH1), optional Stewart Island, Catlins (Nugget Point), Dunedin. Yellow-eyed penguins, sea lions, rocky coast.
Catlins, Bluff and Stewart Island — NZ deep south 6 days
For fans of less-touristy NZ. Queenstown, Catlins (Nugget Point lighthouse, Curio Bay), Bluff (southern tip of SH1), optional ferry to Stewart Island, return via Dunedin to Christchurch.
Deep South NZ — Catlins, Stewart Island and Fiordland
Tour through the less touristy south. Dunedin (student vibe + albatross), The Catlins (waterfalls and wild coast), Stewart Island (wild kiwis), Te Anau, Doubtful Sound (quieter alternative to Milford), Glenorchy and Queenstown.
Stewart Island — Aurora Australis and wild kiwis
Stewart Island/Rakiura, NZ's 3rd largest island, accessible by ferry from Bluff. 85% national park. Oban (only town), Ulva Island (bird paradise), Kiwi Spotting night tour (85% chance to find wild kiwi), Aurora Australis in dark skies. Motorhome stays in Invercargill, Stewart Island is on foot.
Taranaki + Mt Egmont — the perfect volcano cone
Taranaki is a round region around Mt Egmont (almost perfect volcanic cone, Fuji's twin). New Plymouth (Coastal Walkway, Govett-Brewster), Pukekura Park, Surf Highway 45 with 105 different breaks, Forgotten World Highway to Whanganui. Volcano + art + rare surf.
Tongariro and Whanganui — North Island volcanic heart 6 days
North Island one-way through volcanic centre. Auckland, Waitomo (glow worm caves), Tongariro NP (Crossing), Whanganui River Road, Wellington. For hikers and Maori culture lovers.
Wairarapa + Cape Palliser — wines south of Wellington
Wairarapa, wine region south of Wellington: Martinborough Pinot Noir (40+ wineries), Greytown (heritage boutiques), Cape Palliser (sea lions, iconic lighthouse), Castlepoint Lighthouse, Tararua Forest. Gentle roads, award-winning wines and end-of-world coast.
West Coast NZ — Greymouth, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers 7 days
Christchurch to Queenstown one-way via West Coast. Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Greymouth, Punakaiki, Hokitika, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, Wanaka, Queenstown. Accessible glaciers + Pacific coast.
West Coast NZ — glaciers and temperate rainforest on the edge
Wild west coast of South Island: Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks), Hokitika (pounamu jade), Franz Josef + Fox Glacier (only temperate glaciers accessible on foot worldwide), Haast Pass, Wanaka, Queenstown. Frequent rain but apocalyptic landscapes.
West Coast Road — the wild South Island West Coast
The wild strip between the Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps. 90% conservation land: Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Lake Matheson reflecting Mt Cook, and gold-rush pioneer towns. State Highway 6 paced over 8 stress-free days.
Whanganui River + National Park — the sacred Maori river
Whanganui River, world's first river with legal personhood (Te Awa Tupua, 2017). Whanganui town, jet boat to Bridge to Nowhere, Whanganui National Park (impenetrable forest), Tongariro NP finishing. Living Maori culture, spiritual river and volcanoes.
Outback Way — Australia's longest shortcut (4WD)
Australia's great outback shortcut: 2,971 km from Winton (QLD) to Laverton (WA) crossing the Northern Territory. Uluru, Kata Tjuta, MacDonnell Ranges, Great Central Road, Aboriginal communities, red dunes and infinite starry skies. For experienced outback adventurers with a 4WD.
Perth to Broome — West Coast and Pilbara
The great Western Australia coast trip. Pinnacles, pink sands of Lake Hillier (from the air only), whale sharks at Ningaloo, Karijini gorges and the red sunsets of Cable Beach.
Perth to Darwin — the epic West Coast and Kimberley
The great Western Australia traverse up to the Top End. Pinnacles, Monkey Mia (dolphins), Ningaloo Reef (whale sharks), Pilbara, Cable Beach, Kimberley via Halls Creek and Purnululu (scenic flight), Lake Argyle, Katherine Hot Springs and Litchfield. 16 days, 4,826 km. 4WD recommended.
Perth to Esperance — the wild South West
Australia's South West loop: Karri forests, Margaret River, Albany and the white beaches of Cape Le Grand and Lucky Bay. Closes with the spectacular Wave Rock before returning to Perth. Short driving days (3-4h) to avoid fatigue.
Queenstown to Auckland — the family traverse
Cross New Zealand with kids without missing anything. Queenstown adrenaline, Milford Sound fjords, Franz Josef Glacier, Kaikōura whales, Wellington, Rotorua geothermal, Waitomo glow worms and Mount Maunganui beaches. Based on Britz NZ's official guide.
Red Centre — Adelaide to Alice Springs via Uluru
The road trip to the heart of Australia. South Australian Outback crossings, Lake Eyre from the air, underground Coober Pedy, Uluru at sunrise and a finish in Alice Springs. A 4WD adds safety for the detours.
Sydney to Cairns along the East Coast
The classic Australian Pacific road trip. Surf beaches, Hunter Valley wineries, whales off Byron Bay, paradise islands near Brisbane and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns.
Sydney to Melbourne along the coast
The Pacific South coast between Australia's two big cities. Pristine Jervis Bay, Mornington wineries, Wilsons Promontory and the slow route between capital cities.
Sydney to Melbourne — Sapphire Coast and Australian Alps
Inland version of the route between the two big cities. Royal NP, Jervis Bay (whitest sand in the world), Eden whale watching, Australian Alps in the Snowy Mountains, Mount Kosciuszko, Lakes Entrance and Wilsons Promontory. 12 days unhurried.
Deep Tasmania — Apollo's 10-day loop
Apollo's most complete loop: Port Arthur, Freycinet, Bay of Fires, Launceston, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Lake St Clair, Mount Field and Bruny Island. Historic villages, local food, wildlife and UNESCO landscapes.
Tasmania Loop — wild nature in 10 days
Australia's wildest island in a full circle. Cradle Mountain, turquoise Bay of Fires beaches, Hobart nightlife, MONA, Tamar wineries and Wineglass Bay.