Spend 11 days taking one unique road trip around the edge of the South West, through wine regions, towering karri forests, and along the marine life-rich coast before returning to Perth across the desert. Meet playful dolphins and watch majestic whales. Sample premium wines and the finest fresh produce. Explore ancient caves, unique mountain ranges, and pristine beaches. Immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes and pioneering gold rush heritage of the South West.

Wildflowers generally bloom in this region between September and November, and displays are more prolific after good winter rains.

Itinerary via westernaustralia.com

Home to New Zealand's most famous restaurant - Fleurs Place and its penguin colony. Everything you need to see and do in Moeraki and Oamaru, New Zealand. 

What an amazing view! The Eureka skydeck in Melbourne gives you 360° view and is a must see when you start your route. During this magnificent trip you’ll start driving along the Great Ocean Road, stopping to admire the astonishing landscapes. Visit the old fisher's town Port Fairy while in Adelaide travel through town and visit a museum or the zoo. Once you have reached Coober Pedy take a tour of the mines where temperatures can rise up to 50°C! You’ll visit the cities of Melbourne and Adelaide and get a real sense of the Australian Outback in Alice Springs. The Northern Territory is famous for Uluru located in the middle of Australia. You will see the magical and spiritual tourist attraction with a long history of great importance in the Aboriginal culture.

One of Australia’s great iconic road trips, the Explorer’s Way follows the route first blazed for the Overland Telegraph in the 1860s. Starting in Adelaide and stretching all the way to Darwin, this legendary journey threads together outback South Australia and the Northern Territory’s most famous landscapes – from Coober Pedy’s underground homes and the red rock domes of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, to Kings Canyon, the West MacDonnell Ranges, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield’s waterfalls. 

Named after explorer John McDouall Stuart, the Explorer’s Way lets you experience big skies, historic outback pubs, and towns brimming with culture and activity, all at your own pace in an Apollo camper. 

Please note: This route is recommended for 4WD vehicles as some roads are restricted to 4WD campers only. Always: 

Check local road and weather conditions before you set off each day 

Allow extra time on unsealed or remote stretches 

Carry plenty of water and fuel, especially between major towns 

Carry relevant parks passes: Northern Territory national parks require parks passes and campground bookings to be made in advance so check online before hitting the road, and ensure you carry a copy of your parks pass with you at all times 

Your local Apollo branch team can help with vehicle and route advice before you depart. 

Travelling the South Island in a campervan? Make sure you add Akaroa and Castle Hill to your list of stops! You will be blown away by the scenery at this French seaside town.