Our Top 10 Destinations

Home is where you pull up the hand-brake! In our travels here are our Top 10 Favourite Destinations to take your motorhome. Perhaps they will be your favourites too.

We have put them on the Google map below, just click a marker to see them, double click the map to zoom in, you can view the satellite image, even the street level view (where available).
Below the map you will see more information and links concerning our top ten Australian destinations.

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1. Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Where: 335 kilometers southwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
What’s there: The world’s largest monolith! This most famous of all rocks is sacred to the native tribes of the region and an awe inspiring sight.
Things to do: Ride a Harley or a camel on a tour, discover aboriginal culture, climb the rock!
http://www.uluru.com

2. Cape York Peninsula
Where: Far northern tip of Queensland
What’s there: Massive wilderness area, much of it unscathed by modern life.
Things to do: Go for bush walks, four-wheel driving along remote tracks, see abundant wildlife, go fishing, bird watching.
Best time to go: Dry season, avoid the summer months when the tropical weather will make much of the area inaccessible and downright uncomfortable.
http://www.capeyorkinfo.org/

3. Western Plain Zoo
Where: Dubbo, New South Wales
What’s there: Recognised as one of the world’s best open-range zoos, there are over 1500 animals from every continent roaming the grassy plains.
Things to do: Explore! Dubbo Tourism puts it this way . . . Go on a trail ride, learn to throw a boomerang, enjoy an outback BBQ,  drop a line, play cricket in the park, sink your toes into the cool banks of the river and catch a glimpse of a horizon so vast is seems to run into next week.
Quality family time comes naturally here, so whatever you do keep a camera ready because an album of lasting memories awaits you.
http://www.dubbotourism.com.au/

4. Carnarvon Gorge
Where: Brisbane, between Roma and Emerald
What’s there: The rugged 16,000ha Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park is the most popular destination in Queensland’s central highlands.
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=49

5. Phillip Island
Where: South East from Melbourne Victoria
What’s there: Famous for the Fairy Penguins, this is a natural wildlife haven with wildlife parks, but also offers man-made tourist attractions including the Grand Prix Circuit!
Things to do: Check out the penguins as they return to their nesting sites after a hard days fishing.  National Vietnam Vets Museum, Koala conservation Centre, Chocolate Factory and more.
http://www.visitphillipisland.com

6. Coober Pedy
Where: In the heart of the continent, Adelaide is 846kms away and Alice Springs is 685kms away.
What’s there: The Opal capital of the world, famous for the fiery gems and unique underground living quarters.
Things to do: View and buy opals, visit underground homes and bars, marvel at the “lunar” landscape.
http://www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=191

7. Monkey Mia
Where: Monkey Mia is located about 800 km north of Perth in Shark Bay.
What’s there: Indian Ocean, beaches and friendly dolphins.
Things to do: Get close up to a dolphin, tamed and fed by locals, snorkeling, boat cruises and associated beach activities.
http://www.monkeymia.com.au

8. Katoomba
Where: In the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, New South Wales
What’s there: Cool mountain air, dramatic views and heritage sites.
Things to do: Take in the views at Echo Point, the Three Sisters, magnificent nature walks, Skyview Restaurant.
http://www.katoomba-nsw.com/

9. Barossa Valley
Where: 60 km north-east of Adelaide in South Australia.
What’s there: Famous wine producing region, pretty scenery.
Things to do: Enjoy wine tasting In some of the world’s finest wineries, travel winding country roads through vineyards and villages, visit art galleries.
http://www.barossa.com

10. Port Arthur
Where: Port Arthur is located on the Tasman Peninsula, about 100 km south-east of Hobart in Tasmania.
What’s there: Port Arthur is one of Australia's most historic centres, every building and every feature has a story to tell.
Things to do: Tours of historic convict sites, gardens, natural attractions.
http://www.portarthur.org.au/