Two people walking besides the large formations of the Remarkable Rocks during sunset with the ocean behind on Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission


Trip overview

10 days
car, plane, ferry
2,743km (1,703mi)

Day 1: Melbourne

Day one is all about city life. Known for its world-class coffee and quirky laneway culture, Melbourne is a city begging to be explored.

Day 2: Melbourne to Phillip Island and back

4hrs 284km (176mi)

Get your fix of wildlife on a jam-packed day trip to picturesque Phillip Island, a two-hour drive from Melbourne. Then, spend a peaceful night back in the city.

Day 3: Melbourne to Adelaide

1.5hrs 654km (406mi)

Spend a relaxed day in Melbourne before packing your bags for an evening flight to South Australia’s capital, Adelaide.

Day 4: Adelaide

Spend your day discovering Adelaide’s city charms and spectacular views.

Day 5: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

4hrs 210km (130mi)

Enjoy breakfast in Adelaide before driving to Cape Jervis and boarding the 45-minute ferry to Kangaroo Island.

Day 6: Kangaroo Island

Spend a full day adventuring throughout the brilliant landscapes of Kangaroo Island.

Day 7: Kangaroo Island to Hobart

5hrs 1,372km (852mi)

Spend one last day on Kangaroo Island before taking the ferry back to the mainland and making your way to Adelaide Airport for a flight to the Tasmanian capital of Hobart.

Day 8: Hobart

Spend a relaxing day amid the natural and cultural highlights of Hobart.

Day 9: Hobart to Bruny Island and back

0.5hrs 33km (20mi)

Drive from Hobart to Kettering’s ferry terminal to spend a day adventuring around Bruny Island.

Day 10: Hobart to Freycinet National Park

2.5hrs 190km (118mi)

Depart Hobart for Freycinet National Park to spend your final night in luxury at Saffire Freycinet. From here, you can enjoy a few more nights in Freycinet, or continue on a road trip around Tasmania.