Cross Australia’s tropical top end on the legendary Savannah Way, linking the rainforest-fringed coast of Cairns to the pearly sands of Broome. This relaxed 21 day 4WD camper itinerary follows the classic route through the Gulf Savannah, Northern Territory’s waterfall country and the Kimberley. Expect a mix of sealed and unsealed roads, short daily drives, and time to stretch your legs on hikes, swims and wildlife encounters. The dry season generally runs May to September in this region, with some areas travelling well into October, while summer brings monsoonal rain that can flood roads.  

Note that Apollo branches in Alice Springs, Darwin and Broome are closed 1 December to 31 March. Some sections, including Normanton to Borroloola, Limmen National Park and access to Purnululu, are restricted for 4WD rentals and require prior written approval from Apollo Motorhomes. Always check road conditions and secure required national park passes for NT and WA before you go. 

Sun-soaked beaches, ancient rainforests, and the world’s largest coral reef system await on this legendary coastal journey. Collect your 2WD campervan from the Apollo Brisbane branch, then make the short hop to the Gold Coast to begin. The tropical dry season typically runs May to September in the far north, with many tourism operators considering May to October a dry window. Expect cooler, sunny days and excellent underwater visibility for Great Barrier Reef snorkeling. Humpback whales visit Hervey Bay from mid July to October, creating one of Australia’s most memorable wildlife shows. Most driving days sit around two to three hours, with a couple that are a little longer, leaving plenty of time for picnic stops, waterfall wanders, forest walks, and long sandy beaches all the way to Cairns. 

Carved by rivers, cloaked in temperate rainforest and ringed by mountains, Tasmania’s Western Wilds is a region built for slow travel. This relaxed 7 day round trip from Hobart keeps daily driving to 3 hours or less and focuses on time in nature. Walk to famous waterfalls under giant eucalypts, picnic beside deep glacial lakes, cruise through World Heritage wilderness, and watch for platypus at dusk. For weather, the west is wild year round. Summer and early autumn bring the mildest, driest conditions. Winter is beautiful but often cold and rainy, with brisk winds and frequent showers on the coast, so pack warm layers and waterproofs. This itinerary sticks to sealed roads suitable for an Apollo 2WD campervan and avoids long unsealed detours, keeping the pace easy and the scenery front and centre. 

Wild beaches, ancient rainforests, pink-granite peaks and glacial lakes await on this slower-paced Circle Tasmania itinerary. Designed for an Apollo 2WD camper van and beginning and ending in Hobart, this 10 day loop keeps most driving days under 3 hours so you can linger longer in national parks, stroll white-sand bays, watch for wombats at dusk and picnic beside mirror-still tarns. You will tick off icons like Freycinet, the Bay of Fires, Launceston’s Cataract Gorge, Stanley’s The Nut, Cradle Mountain and Strahan, with time to explore, breathe and truly soak up the scenery. 

Best time to go is late spring to early autumn when days are longer and generally drier, with average summer highs around the low to mid 20s Celsius. Autumn is crisp and clear, a favourite for hikers and photographers. Winter can be cold and rainy, especially on the wild West Coast, with mountain areas sometimes experiencing snow and icy conditions. Pack layers year round, plus a waterproof jacket and warm base layers for highland walks. A valid Tasmanian national parks pass is required to enter all national parks. At Cradle Mountain, private vehicles cannot access Dove Lake Road during shuttle operating hours, so most visitors use the shuttle bus. A separate shuttle ticket may be required unless it is included with certain passes. Always keep to sealed roads, with only short, well maintained access tracks into recognised campgrounds. 

Northwest Tasmania rewards the slow traveller. Here, the Tarkine shelters Australia’s largest tract of cool temperate rainforest, where myrtle, sassafras and tree ferns carpet the understory and rivers carve their way to a wild, wave-battered coast. The famed Tarkine Drive can be done in a quick 1 to 2 days, but this itinerary stretches the experience into a relaxed week-long loop from Hobart in an Apollo 2WD campervan. You’ll wander mossy forest trails, picnic beside dark tannin-stained lakes, scan the shoreline for shorebirds, and stand at the aptly named Edge of the World as the Southern Ocean thunders at your feet. 

Tasmania’s weather can change quickly. Late spring to early autumn is the sweet spot for hiking and long daylight, with coastal summer days often in the high teens to low 20s Celsius and warmer pockets inland. Autumn is crisp and clear, and spring brings wildflowers and full waterfalls. Winter is beautiful but cold and often rainy, with snow possible at higher elevations; trails can be wet and muddy, and you’ll want warm layers and a solid rain jacket. The Tarkine Drive is mostly sealed and well suited to a 2WD campervan. Fuel and full supplies are best topped up before entering the loop, with Smithton the main service town and a small shop at Arthur River.