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For us, there really is only one way to travel Australia – our Apollo motorhomes. Driving down the winding roads, stopping at any and every interesting spot or landmark that catches your eye. And when you park up – that’s it! You’re all set up to spend the night gazing at the starry sky. Plus, there is something magical about waking up to the sound of waves or birds singing, making a coffee and getting back into bed to watch the sunrise.


Whether you’re making memories with the littlies, spending quality time with your significant other, heading out for a solo adventure or hitting the road with your friends, there are so many routes to take.


Need more convincing? Explore our top itineraries below.

Hayden Quinn's Coastal Road Trip


Chef & keen adventurer Hayden Quinn, his wife Jax, and their cute pup Peanut love a relaxed road trip, and their recent roadie in the comfort of an Apollo motorhome was one worth sharing! 

Hayden, Jax & Peanut spent a few blissful days exploring the south coast of New South Wales - soaking up the sun and cooking up a storm along the way. While in the camper, Hayden whipped up an easy and delicious curry, sharing how simple it is to make great tasting food on the road - proving that cooking in a camper doesn't need to be boring or basic! 

Hayden's Campervan Curry Recipe - 

Ingredients - 
● 1 tbs neutral oil
● 1 x small brown onion, diced
● 4 x cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
● 3 x sprigs curry leaf, leaves only
● 2 tbs curry powder (I used Love my Earth Fish Masala)
● 1 tbs brown mustard seeds
● Sea salt, to taste
● 1 (400ml) can coconut milk
● 400g peel green prawns
● White rice, cooked to your liking
● Coriander, to garnish

Method
Step 1. Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and onion, cook for 2-3mins until onion begins to soften. Next add garlic and curry leaf, stir well to
combine. Once fragrant, add curry powder and mustard seeds, and toast for a further 1-2mins.
Step 2. Add coconut milk and stir, incorporating all the curry powder and spices into the mix, the coconut milk should change colour and bring to a gentle simmer. Add
prawns and cook until done to your liking. *Note, you may need to add a little water to the mix if it becomes too thick.
Step 3. Serve curry over rice and garnish with coriander. Enjoy!

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Australian Road Trip Holiday Travel Itineraries

Check out our latest travel itineraries for inspo for your next motorhome holiday across Australia! 

Whether you're dreaming of a coastal getaway in Victoria, want to chase wateralls in tropical North Queensland or head out for an outback adventure in the Northern Territory, we've got you covered with plenty of amazing itineraries to get your holiday planning started. 

Queensland | Brisbane to Gold Coast Road Trip Itinerary
Alyssa Tresider
/ Categories: AU Itineraries

Queensland | Brisbane to Gold Coast Road Trip Itinerary

Road Trip: Gourmet Country

Day 1: Brisbane to Killarney

Distance: 173km

Travel Time: 2 hours

Stressed out city types you need a nature fix! Pack yourself a picnic and head out of town via the small towns of Beaudesert and Boonah to your lunch destination: the verdant Queen Mary Falls. From Boonah take Carneys Creek Road, which becomes The Head Road and then Spring Creek Road – what you’ll notice over this 60km stretch, is the landscape getting greener, hillier and more beautiful as you wind your way over the twists and turns of the Great Dividing Range.

Part of Main Range National Park, Queen Mary Falls is a lush place to relax and explore. There are shady picnic tables, wood burning and electric barbecues (watch out for swooping kookaburras after your lunch!), toilets and a 2km walk to the base of the Falls. If you’re not fond of stairs, stroll to the viewing platform a couple of minutes from the start of the track to see the Spring Creek cut its course and cascade over the 40-metre fern-encrusted drop. But sitting at the base of the Falls breathing in the fresh, damp air is well worth the half-hour circuit, which is easy done if you’re even moderately fit.

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

Day 2: Killarney to Stanthorpe

Distance: 113km

Travel Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Today is all about eating and drinking … somebody has to do it!

Before the feasting begins, rise early and take a 2-minute stroll to Carr’s Lookout to catch the sun rising over the Gorge and mountains – the view is often shrouded in dawn mist, making for winning Instagram pics, certainly #worthgettingupfor! Take your time over a hearty country-style a la carte breakfast al fresco at the Café, then pack your bags and hit the road for The Granite Belt, in Stanthorpe.

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

Day 3: Stanthorpe to Brisbane or Gold Coast

Distance: 250km

Travel Time: 3 hours

If you’re not off on a dawn hike, sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your accommodation or try Feast n Farmin’, Foxy’s Bakery or Brinx Deli in Stanthorpe.

Hands up who wants to go home?

No we didn’t think so!  Before you set your course toward home, drop in to the Truffle Discovery Centre to learn about the area’s truffles – a gourmet ingredient sought after by chefs and home cooks  – you can buy fresh truffles here in the season (usually late July /early August depending on the weather) or truffle oil or truffle-infused honey year-round.

On the way out of town tour Kent Saddlery’s workshop to see master saddlers and leather artisans at work, or drop into Granite Belt Christmas Farm – where you can buy fresh handmade chocolates from Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, or savour the fresh smell of pine on a wander through the fields of real Christmas trees – if you’re there in harvest season you can take home the perfect festive tree!

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

 

 

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Matty Wilson's 4 Day Victorian Road Trip


Keen adventurer Matty Wilson, his wife Jessica, and their two young children love a fun-filled family road trip, and their recent roadie in the comfort of an Apollo motorhome was one worth sharing! 

The family spent four fantastic days travelling from Melbourne to Marysville and back, enjoying Healesville Sanctuary, the Yarra Ranges National Park, and more. Along the way, they explored wildlife parks, took scenic drives, and enjoyed exploring beautiful walking trails.

Their four-day itinerary is perfect for families with littlies, with plenty to see and do for everyone in the family. Follow along to discover the best way to explore Melbourne’s stunning surroundings and hidden gems on an Apollo adventure.

Trip Highlights: 

  • Healesville Sanctuary
  • Black Spur Drive
  • Keppel Lookout
  • Yarra Ranges National Park
  • Lake Eildon 

Read the full itinerary here.

 

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