Je réfléchis chaque jour un peu plus à mon projet de voyage en Australie qui sera sur 1 mois finalement, je m'y prends tôt car je veux prévoir le budget pour mettre un max de côté étant donné que c'est pour notre voyage de noce.
Voilà une autre idée de circuit que j'ai eu.
J1PARIS-SYDNEY J2 PARIS-SYDNEY J3 SYDNEY J4 SYDNEY J5 SYDNEY MELBOURNE J6 MELBOURNE 12 APOSTLES WARRNAMBOOL J7 12 APOSTLES GRAMPIANS (halls gap) J8 GRAMPIANS MELBOURNE J9 MELBOURNE ALICE SPRINGS J10 ALICE SPRINGS WESTERN MC DONNELL J11 WESTERN KINGS CANYON J 12KINGS CANYON AYERS ROCK J13 AYERS ROCK DARWIN J14 DARWIN JABIRU J15 JABIRU PINE CREEK KATHERINE J16 KATHERINE LITCHFIELD J17 LITCHFILED DARWIN CAIRNS J18 CAIRNS CAP TRIBULATION J19 CAP TRIBULATION DAINTREE FOREST J20 DAINTREE CAIRNS TOWNSVILLE J21 TOWNSVILLE MACKAY J22 MACKAY BRAMPTON IS J23 BRAMPTON IS J24 BRAMPTON IS ROCKAMPTON J25 ROCKAMPTON TORQUAY J26 TORQUAY BRISBANE J27 BRISBANE MORETON J28 BRISBANE PARIS J29 BRISBANE PARIS
Je tiens à préciser que je souhaite voir des dauphins, mais si possible sans avoir à les nourrir, c'est pourquoi j'ai choisi de descendre jusqu'à Brisbane.
Un grand merci aussi à Explo44=Fogg pour les précieuses infos qu'il m'a transmises!
j'ai mis trois moi pour faire tout ça en 4x4.
J'espere que tu as prevus pas mal de traversées en avion.
Pour te donner un apperçu des distances ramenes l'Australie a l'echelle de l'Europe.Tu vas etre surpris..
Oui je me rends bien compte que je risque de presser un peu le pas, bien sur j'ai prévu de prendre l'avion entre sydney et melbourne, melbourne alice springs, alice springs darwin et darwin cairns.
Je n'arrive pas vraiment à retirer certaines étapes du voyage car je pense que je n'y retournerais jamais vu le prix d'un tel voyage donc j'aimerais vraiment en faire le plus tout en étant raisonnable.
😎Bonjour, c'est bien ce que tu vas faire, mais en un mois, tu dois prendre l'avion tout le temps!!!!!!!!!!!bon voyage, moi j'ai fait un carnet tu peux voir! www.ocean.uniterre.com
danie
être toujours positive afin d'avancer dans la vie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah moi je vois un truc qui ne va pas dans cet itinéraire : CA NE PASSE PAS PAR LA MAGNIFIQUE AUSTRALIE OCCIDENTALE!!! 😠😛😉
Non mais sérieusement qu'est-ce que vous avez tous à bouder la plus belle région du pays? lol! Je sais qu'elle est un peu moins accessible mais bon...
Bref! ;)
ça fait peut-être beaucoup de choses en un mois mais je comprends que tu ne veuilles pas retirer d'étapes...
Je pense cependant que la région autour de Rockhampton ne mérite pas forcément de s'attarder.
Je crois qu'il y a Townsville dans ton itinéraire : 60 km au dessus de cette ville, tu as le parc national Paluma Range, avec trois très beaux sites à visiter, dont un, les Jourama Falls, avec une cascade de plusieurs centaines de mètres de haut (par étapes hein, pas une chute de plusieurs centaines de mètres d'un coup ^^ ) que tu atteins en traversant une rivière partiellement à gué et en te faisant un chemin parmi les rochers : extra!
Après Brampton Island, tu pourrais peut-être descendre directement à Brisbane, ce qui te laisserait le temps de redescendre à Sydney et donc avoir un vol aller retour moins cher. (par l'agence Australie Autrement, avec un visa touriste je crois qu'ils les font à 1100 euros par personne)
Septembre 2007 à Avril 2008 : Australie
Nov. 2008 à Mai 2009 : Nouvelle-Zélande, Îles Samoa, Ecosse, Sardaigne
Depuis 2009 : Sud de l'Allemagne et Autriche (Tyrol)
Juillet 2011 : Slovaquie
www.siryanne.jimdo.com
Oui je vais devoir prendre l'avion plusieurs fois, mais si je veux faire ce parcours il faut bien faire des sacrifices
Siryanne, j'ai pris note concernant le parc au nord de Townsville, j'ai aussi vu qu'il y avait les Wallaman Falls.
Sinon ça me parait être long de faire direct Brampton - Brisbane et Brisbane Sydney, mais bon à voir ça peut être une idée!
Pour le vol j'avais déjà repéré le site que tu me donne mais aussi australie australie qui sont très sympas. J'espère aussi pourvoir négocier des tarifs jeunes mariés pour certaines de mes excursions.
Je tiens à ajouter que je descend vers Brisbane pour y voir les dauphins, mais peut être puis je en observer ailleurs et m'éviter toute cette route,
En fait c'est la même agence ^^ le site australia australie te renvoie sur l'agence australie autrement 😉
Pour les dauphins... les seuls endroits où j'en ai vu, c'était sur la côte Ouest. Il paraît qu'il y en a pas mal dans le sud aussi. Mais la côte Est... Je n'ai pas entendu parler d'un endroit où les voir, à part peut-être vers Surfer Paradise, mais je n'ai pas pu vérifier...
Septembre 2007 à Avril 2008 : Australie
Nov. 2008 à Mai 2009 : Nouvelle-Zélande, Îles Samoa, Ecosse, Sardaigne
Depuis 2009 : Sud de l'Allemagne et Autriche (Tyrol)
Juillet 2011 : Slovaquie
www.siryanne.jimdo.com
Je sais plus sur quel site j'ai pu voir ça mais ils disent que l'on peut voir les dauphins a Moreton Bay, mais bon dans un sens est ce raisonnable de descendre autant alors qu'il y a quand même 1 chance sur 2 de ne pas en voir ?! 🤪
Je sens que je vais me tordre l'esprit avec ce circuit, beaucoup moins simple que les US
A vrai dire je ne sais pas du tout où est Moreton Bay! lol
Dis-toi que de toute façon, à part dans les endroits où les dauphins viennent car ils sont nourris quotidiennement comme Monkey Mia (mais je ne pense pas que ce soit ça que tu veuilles voir), ça repose vraiment sur la chance d'en voir, même dans les coins où il est censé y en avoir beaucoup. Si ça se trouve tu en verras à un endroit où tu ne t'attendais pas du tout! 😉 Donc si tu estimes que ça te fait trop rallonger la route, laisse tomber...
Ah je viens d'aller localiser Moreton Bay ^^ et je suis en train de me dire que tu parles de voir des dauphins en faisant une croisière à la demi-journée, pas depuis la plage, c'est ça?
Dans ce cas, tu trouveras de tels tour opérateurs certainement un peu partout!
Edit: je viens de re-regarder ton itinéraire, et je pense que le mieux pour toi est d'essayer d'en voir dans la région de Melbourne, tu as beaucoup plus de chances là. Renseigne-toi 😉
Septembre 2007 à Avril 2008 : Australie
Nov. 2008 à Mai 2009 : Nouvelle-Zélande, Îles Samoa, Ecosse, Sardaigne
Depuis 2009 : Sud de l'Allemagne et Autriche (Tyrol)
Juillet 2011 : Slovaquie
www.siryanne.jimdo.com
Je ne sais pas si ça va t'avancer, mais j'ai vu des dauphins à Byron Bay (au Sud de Brisbane), en avril 2006. Je ne sais pas si c'était de la chance ou pas, mais il y en avait quelques-uns, à quelques centaines de mètres du bord.
Bon j'ai remanié un peu mon circuit, mais j'ai un soucis concernant la fin du voyage
J1 PARIS-SYDNEY départ le vendredi soir
J2 PARIS/SYDNEY J3 SYDNEY J4 SYDNEY J5 SYDNEY MELBOURNE J6 MELBOURNE 12 APOSTLES WARRNAMBOOL J7 WARRNAMBOOL GRAMPIANS J8 GRAMPIANS J9 GRAMPIANS MELBOURNE J10 MELBOURNE ALICE SPRINGS J11 ALICE SPRINGS WESTERN MC DONNELL AS J12 AS WESTERN KINGS CANYON J13 KINGS CANYON AYERS ROCK J14 AYERS ROCK MONT OLGA J15 AYERS ROCK ALICE SPRINGS DARWIN J16 DARWIN JABIRU J17 JABIRU J18 JABIRU PINE CREEK J19 PINE CREEK LITCHFIELD J20 LITCHFILED DARWIN CAIRNS J21 CAIRNS CAPE TRIBULATION J22 CAPE TRIBULATION (daintree rainforest) daintree river croisiere crocro J23 CAPE TRIBULATION CAIRNS Seaplane reef scenic plane ou ballon atherton J24 CAIRNS WALLAMAN FALLS MISSION BEACH DUNK IS J25 DUNK ISLAND J26 DUNK ISLAND CAIRNS mackay J27 TOWNSVILLE AIRLIE BEACH WHITHAVEN BEACH J28 WHITEHAVEN BEACH AIRLIE BEACH MACKAY BR J29 WHITEHAVEN BEACH MACKAY SYDNEY ? J30 SYDNEY PARIS
Voilà j'ai mis quelque chose à partir du jour 27, mais je me rend bien compte que c'est mission impossible !
J'aimerais bien faire Whitehaven Beach, mais pas me taper tout un bateau de backpackers.
Je ne vois pas comment faire pour l'inclure au programme de ma partie cote est, les avis sont les bienvenus !
Tu as calculé avec tes horaires de vols et kms ??? car dans le centre rouge + Darwin, ça me parait vachement serré en timing !
Cairns - Cape Tribulation : Après le parc Kakadu, l'intérêt de monter jusqu'à Cape Tribulation est limité je trouve. Tu auras vu les crocos et la forêt déjà 😮
Bonjour, je vis a sydney depuis 5 ans mais je viens de st germain en laye 🙂
Voila mes commentaires:
Les dauphins - les dauphins de moreton island on les a vus et franchement c'est hyper touristique, c'est sur la plage de l'hotel, mais on peut en oir un peu partout en australie, rien qu'a sydney on en voit parfois. Par contre dans le western australia il y a Monkey Mia et la il parait que c'est vraiment canon, lagon, et dauphins qui viennent vous manger dans la main. Si vous allez dans les Whitsundays vous avez des tres grandes chances d'en voir aussi, ainsi que des baleines, tortues, poissons en tous genre, en tous cas c'etait le cas quand j'y etais en septembre 2005. Donc a la meme epoque 😉
Whiteheaven beach - toujours en septembre 2005 on avait pris le Clement Web, un voilier pour 8 personnes sachant que ca inclut le skipper et la cuisiniere, vous n'etes plus que 6 passagers. C'etait $350 par personne pour 3 jours/2 nuits avec bouffe incluse. Il y a 2 cabines doubles a l'avant du bateau. Mais bon aucune intimite. Je vous conseille plutot de vous prendre un hotel sur une des iles des Whitesundays et verifier que l'hotel organise des excursions sur Whiteheaven, la plupart le font. Si tu tappes "resort + whitsundays" sur google tu pourras comparer les differents hotels et iles. Une solution est de faire une petite croisiere et de vous poser ensuite qqes jours dans un hotel sur une ile peinards.
Melbourne et environs - 5 jours en tous ca me parait super long. C'est joli mais c'est pas la partie la plus impressionnante et depaysante d'Australie. En plus il risque de faire froid + pluie a cette saison. Septembre c'est vraiment la super saison pour visiter la moitie nord de l'australie 😎
Le centre rouge - CANON surtout si vous avez la possibilite de passer par les pistes. Minimum 3 jours
Kakadu - a ne pas manquer non plus. Il fait tres chaud (35 degres) et grand ciel bleu. Les journees on alterne entre ballades et baignades dans les cascades (dans les lieux proteges des crocos bien sur) - Minimum 3 jours dans le parc.
Litchfiled - un peu decevant apres Kakadu je trouve, une journee suffit a mon avis.
Dunk island - je ne connais pas mais a mon avis si vous faites les whitsundays ca se repete un peu.
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I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the scattered info out there and I'm struggling to organize my solo trip to French Polynesia. I'm all about snorkeling—no hiking for me—so it's all about the water, water, water... I'd love to meet whales (what's the best season?), stay with locals or in budget guesthouses (I'm pretty low-key, no worries about comfort), and most importantly, be as close to the coral reefs as possible (all day long...).
I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time...
If you can help, it would mean the world to me.
Thanks everyone! !
Hi,
I'm planning a trip to this region in November. My initial plan was Adelaide-Darwin by van, but I'm worried about those critters. I'm now considering staying in hotels instead, but for the Red Centre, camping is more practical... if we overlook those pests.
What do you think? Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m reaching out because I’m finally living my dream later this year, and I could really use your advice!
On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea**
- Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough).
- Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation.
- Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM.
- Tour of Raiatea.
- Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti**
- Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus.
- Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions:
- Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM?
- Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands...
- Time lost during rentals?
- Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive?
- For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own?
- Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
Hello! We’re heading to the Marquesas in July-August and I’d love to know if it’s possible, for a fee, to do a leg of the journey on the Aranui—like from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, or Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou, or even Ua Pou to Ua Huka? Sure, there are shuttles twice a week with Codim connecting these islands, but the schedules won’t be known until two months in advance, and I need to book flights and hotels much earlier than that. So, what’s the best way to handle this?
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance!
Elisabeth Marcel
babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Hi! I just spent a month in New Caledonia (backpacking/tent) and I know some of you were looking for info on accommodations and itineraries, so feel free to reach out if you want me to share my little experience. Just to say—New Caledonia is AMAZING!!!
Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
I’m heading to Viti Levu, the main island, for a few days’ vacation.
I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
But I’m a bit wary of English-language forums where the typical vacation is just airport-resort-airport with a taxi in between.
Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary:
Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland.
- South West Rock
- Cap Ridge Park
- Springbrook Park
- Stradbroke Island
- Maleny
- Noosa
- Rainbow Beach
- K’Gari
- Gladstone
- Heron Island
- Airlie Beach
- Townsville
- Magnetic Island
- Cairns
- Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock.
And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales.
In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia.
I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated.
So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely?
Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
Hi there,
for a 6-month trip to Australia and NZ starting in NOVEMBER, I’d like to visit PNG and the Solomon Islands. Has anyone already explored these two countries?
How can you travel solo there—transport, accommodation, banking, safety—and what’s the best way to get there from AUS?
Thanks for any tips! Are there any French-language sites about these destinations?
Cheers,
jps
Hi there,
I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th.
I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne.
1/ What do you think of this itinerary?
2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night
9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights
9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night
9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area"
9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found)
9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area
9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found)
9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂
Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
