Whitsunday sailing, Queensland
It’s hard to beat the romance of sailing through the Whitsundays - 74 idyllic, mostly uninhabited islands tucked inside the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Think clear moonlit nights, spectacular sunsets, secluded beaches and pure air. You can sail, swim, snorkel and dive at sheltered anchorages such as Blue Pearl, Butterfly and Hook Island Bays. Soak up the resort atmosphere of Hamilton Island, bushwalk through national park on South Molle and relax in Hayman Island’s five star luxury. Visit Whitsunday Island and walk the pure white, silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. Learn more

Savannah Way, Northern Territory, Western Australia
Cut a line between the desert and tropics on this rugged outback adventure between Darwin and Broome. You’ll see palms sprouting from rust-red cliffs, crocodiles baking in gorges and boab trees bursting with fruit. Cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and see Aboriginal rock art in Keep River National Park. Canoe down Ord River and huge, man-made Lake Argyle. Explore the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, bushwalk to Mitchell Falls and visit the Argyle Diamond Mine. See the bulbous Boab Prison Tree near Derby and swim from Broome’s Cable Beach, with its warm waters and soft dreamlike sand. Learn more

Great Southern Touring Route, Victoria
Drive along the Great Ocean Road through the iconic surf spots of Torquay and Bells Beach, then onto the holiday haven of Lorne and the magnificent Twelve Apostles. Walk through waterfalls and lush forest in Otway National Park and watch whales from the historic town of Warrnambool. Stay in scenic seaside towns from Apollo Bay to Port Fairy. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal history in the Grampians and gold rush heritage in Ballarat. Pamper yourself in Hepburn Springs before heading back to Melbourne. Learn more

Pacific Coast Touring Route, New South Wales, Queensland
This gorgeous coastal route takes you from Sydney to Cairns, throwing in blinding beaches, moss-bearded rainforests and sleepy seaside towns along the way. Drink wine in the Hunter Valley and swim from the picturesque inlets of Port Stephens and Byron Bay. Four wheel drive Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and and visit Great Keppel Island and the Capricorn Caves. Snorkel or dive reefs and shipwrecks near Mackay, set sail in the postcard-perfect Whitsundays and visit Hinchinbrook, Australia’s largest island national park.
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Red Centre Way, Northern Territory
Take in the renowned red heart landmarks of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, the West MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Springs. Journey through red desert sands, spinifex and mulga forest. Learn about the area’s Aboriginal history from the Arrente people who have lived here for 20,000 years. The Red Centre Way takes in cultural and natural wonders and dramatic outback landscapes and colours. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure through Australia’s ancient centre. Learn more

Explorer’s Way, South Australia, Northern Territory
Trace the trail of pioneer John McDouall Stuart on this continent-crossing epic from Adelaide to Darwin. Visit world-famous vineyards in the Barossa Valley, trek the rugged Flinders Ranges and fly over Wilpena Pound. Stay underground in Coober Pedy and in the outback town of Alice Springs. Walk around Uluru with an Aboriginal guide and climb to the rim of Kings Canyon. See rock art in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and swim in the crystal-clear pools of Litchfield National Park. Your adventure continues in the parklands, outdoor markets and festivals and historical attractions of tropical Darwin. Learn more

East Coast Escape, Tasmania
Renew your spirit of adventure on this drive from Hobart along Tasmania’s stunning east coast. Sea kayak and re-live history on Maria Island. Take in the perfect contours Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. Stop in Bicheno, where you can explore the coastline on a motorised trike or see fairy penguins waddle home at dusk. Bushwalk in the rainforest of Douglas-Apsley National. Game fish or dive from the picturesque port of St Helens. Swim in the clear waters of Binnalong Bay and trek the Bay of Fires past Aboriginal middens, woodlands and white beaches. Learn more

Capital and Country, Australian Capital Territory
Explore quaint colonial villages such as Berrima and Braidwood and the gracious gardens, galleries and antique stores of Bowral and Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands. Wind through fertile farming country to Yass, where Banjo Paterson lived in his youth. Then explore the orchards and vineyards of the cherry capital of Young. Visit the cool-climate wineries near Murrumbateman and enjoy gourmet delights in Gundaroo and tiny Collector, before returning to Canberra. Learn more