At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Would you like to discover the southern part of Australia? A place that offers the perfect combination of cities, national parks, wildlife and beautiful beaches. This highly varied journey introduces you to the highlights of the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, at a relaxed pace.
Quick facts about this journey sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best Travel Time is between November and April
- Relaxed travel pace with 2-3 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 1.5-4.5 hours
- Stay with locals at 11 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- Collect and return 1st rental car in Hobart
- Collect 2nd rental car on last day in Melbourne and return in Adelaide
- 2 domestic flights, Sydney to Hobart, Hobart to Melbourne
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
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![Explore the city by bike or on foot, take a boat or a train](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=dbe2460175e40c9da2ead44c7ed20bfc 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=27bfe40d8668ea380f31ac82d26d2471 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=a5a52abd42f0a5a110747a382459aafe 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=e69de6117c8afdb26914d6da39a2c3ca 400w)
![Hobart is renowned for MONA, a museum boasting fabulous art](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-tas-hobart-mona-IMG_20180517_102919.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=c28dd85b27bf4c2a28bfe32e0e3200dd 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-tas-hobart-mona-IMG_20180517_102919.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=25b582b7d944c49dd88d1b10c7fd652d 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-tas-hobart-mona-IMG_20180517_102919.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=bf44619a173f967c198f5c48d0e3b946 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-tas-hobart-mona-IMG_20180517_102919.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=540a678497565af5dd73708d54be0b49 400w)
![Take a cruise on a historic ship](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=ba0201f45612abdfcfd84aee647e9f57 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=c69b27a373cf9adf2860fde486bcd546 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=f8ce9711762d6c1433a4d9648990f72b 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/West-Coast-Yacht-Charters%C2%A9Sean-Scott-130028_200703_110729.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=ec5a954c48667d7e98fe4f74e802569d 400w)
![The first national park in Tasmania](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=2c7a3571b07365bfd55254f37cd870f6 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=a3d9b0f7f965671f5a2b07abf1c5f864 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=1e48108da4e545bd95650f728eefdeb2 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/cradle-mountain-NP.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=08a82d4503d5074c24832071d52f3718 400w)
![Savour the local flavours of Freycinet](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-Tasmania-Freycinet-Marine-Farm.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=4c17296594149b23b84243df9b88ba60 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-Tasmania-Freycinet-Marine-Farm.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=17646b9fd083e00fe3021658077eb3a2 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-Tasmania-Freycinet-Marine-Farm.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=7a5ee81f6b7dccc9818a67e60e0e7f21 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/aus-Tasmania-Freycinet-Marine-Farm.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=3788b1a0a6bc017cbb28ce50f4c181b9 400w)
![Discover one of Australia's most beautiful scenic drives](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=b00588374cac72daad639d56329eb3a1 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=161a0e52b87c6b1fafa7cb082691a599 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=e236613e1137ba9b00d28f2237bdf91a 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=59047cac3d122bac6e7819d135042c74 400w)
![Spot Australia's unique wildlife](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=45417967db4c596c3953fc95124ce9c4 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=3008e9c55a4044bd849eeecc315ee156 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=2eb3994db9bcf0bb39bec14c57bd6045 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=bc32278da18b2e55119fde3335d848b3 400w)
![Spot wildlife between the vines](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=2b914d6595a7651d7dc62047d321eeca 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=9dbf714f6397e6cd0d464112a046e02e 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=9c351545a50d948269ae49d97641f26c 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=1d4e5348b37273f64d137a032698af5c 400w)
![Get in your 4WD and explore wide open roads, red dirt and big stations](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=695716b4e1e250c34ebe1e3990818005 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=23958118b5c99fce5bc4e406347c8449 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=1fc8fe7007a875f1a1bcc0b86a5da143 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=22c311ec05f5a1c61121ac02dedf79a4 400w)
![Stroll along the Esplanade](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=45c48aad8eb84921f70bbf31723c0e39 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=e347d0ccec1cb1b61b61e72b7d44ce97 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=afe93c6e4b090dec25337615f6aca528 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=617fbdb637a03cca9956a6fa00ef9787 400w)
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