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Australia is a large country as indicated by the comparison maps below. In order to enjoy your holiday, we recommend that you research your intended travelling route thoroughly, particularly your travelling distances. It is far better to travel at a leisurely pace and visit the many attractions of Australia rather than spend each day driving long distances. Aim to cover 150 - 250 kilometres per day and you will experience Australia in comfort.
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Driving Matrix (kilometres / miles)
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Safe Driving In Australia
You must always drive on the left hand side of the road, obey all traffic signals and signage, wear a seatbelt whilst in a vehicle and the driver must have their licence with them at all times when driving. All Apollo vehicles are supplied with a Travel Safely in Australia brochure courtesy of the Australian Government and Tourism Australia . This brochure provides information in all languages and it is recommended that you it read carefully to ensure that you have a safe and trouble free holiday.
*Please note you will be charged for any traffic infringement, speeding or parking fines or road toll fines that you incur. |
Travel Restrictions
To ensure your safety Apollo has some travel restrictions for certain vehicles. Two Wheel Drive vehicles can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads or well maintained access roads less than 500 metres long to recognised campgrounds.
Four Wheel Drive vehicles can be driven on recognised unsealed tracks but may only travel to the following remote areas with the express written permission of Apollo: Any Islands, Tasmania, Simpson Desert, Gunbarrel Highway, Cape York (North of Daintree River), Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Tanami Track, Gibb River Road, Kalumburu Road, Warburton Road, Strzelecki Track, Cape Leveque, Bungle Bugles and any other remote area. No vehicle is permitted on the last 2 kilometres of the Lennard River Gorge Road , the Canning Stock-route, The Lost City in Litchfield Park and the Telegraph Road section of the road to Cape York. |
 Road Maps & Extra Info
All Apollo customers are supplied with a Complimentary Travel Wallet when picking up their vehicle. This wallet includes our Australian touring map, discount vouchers, campground guides, safety tips, local/regional information and other helpful information. Our vehicles also include an Australian road atlas to help you travel through Australia with ease. If you would like anymore information our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you and offer you personal advice on where to go, what to see and the best routes to travel. |
Breakdown & Accident Assistance
All Apollo vehicles are services and maintained to the highest industry standard but should you run into any mechanical trouble on your holiday Apollo offers 24hour roadside assistance. If you require any assistance due to a mechanical breakdown or repair please call our fleet department between 6am – 8pm Brisbane time, 7 days a week. They will have someone out to help you quickly to get you back on the road sooner. |
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The Matilda Highway
Start: Sydney, New South Wales,
End: Karumba, Gulf of Carpentaria
Distance: 2,725 kilometres
The Matilda Highway is a place of colourful characters, remarkable history and a landscape endless in time and space. This is a place where dinosaurs left their footprints, ancient culture was recorded on rock faces and people will say g'day and share a yarn. |
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4WD Adventures - The Savannah Way
Start: Cairns, Tropical North Qld,
End: Broome, Western Aust.
Distance: 3,609 kilometres
The Savannah Way is one of Australia's ultimate adventure drives, linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the historic pearling town of Broome in Western Australia, via the natural wonders of Katherine in the Northern Territory. |
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4WD Adventures - Cairns to Cape York
Start: Cairns, Tropical North Qld
End: Cape York
Distance: 921 kilometres
If you love bushwalking, four wheel driving, wildlife, fishing, birdwatching or camping then Cape York is the place for you. The Cape York region is one of the largest wilderness areas in the world that remains relatively untouched, maintaining its original beauty and a variety of sights. |
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Pacific Coast Touring route
Start: Port Douglas, Tropical North Qld
End: Gold Coast, South East Qld
Distance: 1,928 kilometres
From swaying palm trees to sandy white beaches, the Pacific Coast Touring Route is a drive that will put you in touch with Australia's love affair with the ocean. Learn to dive, snorkel with turtles, watch humpback whales, try white water rafting or even sail a yacht. On the Pacific Coast Touring Route the journey truly is the destination! |
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The Great Southern Touring Route
Start & End: Melbourne, Victoria
Distance: 807 kilometres
This amazing self-drive touring route offers the very best of Victoria's attractions, coastal scenery, cities and towns, history and heritage - all in a flexible, compact touring package. |
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The Great Murray & Outback Touring Route
Start: Melbourne, Victoria,
End: Broken Hill, Outback New South Wales
Distance: 768 kilometres
Mildura & Murray Outback will overwhelm your senses. From the outback city of Broken Hill stretching south through the ancient deserts to Mildura and Swan Hill on the shores of the Murray River, this region has so much to offer. |
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The Overlander's Way
Start: Townsville, North Queensland,
End: Tennant Creek, Central Australia
Distance: 1,563 kilometres (2,071 kms to Alice Springs)
Linking the Great Barrier Reef to Outback Queensland, The Overlander's Way will give you a unique insight into Australia's proud pioneering history and culture that gives Australia its charm. The fully sealed highway travels into the heart of Northern Territory, offering adverture seekers an unforgettable journey from the reef all the way to the 'rock' (Uluru), in the centre of Australia. |
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The Great Inland Way
Start: Sydney, New South Wales
End: Cairns, Tropical North Qld
Distance: 2,653 kilometres
The only way to really appreciate the size and history of this big country is to head inland. Travel from Sydney to Dubbo in central New South Wales all the way to Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. The Great Inland Way will show you sprawling rural homesteads, outback country pubs, gold mining towns, craggy volcanic peaks and ancient rock art. |
Apollo helps you discover Australia's best attractions
Do Australia
Your guide to the land Down Under - Information on destinations, events and other Australian items. |
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Motorhomes Australia
Motorhomes for sale, tourist park information and other motorhome details. |
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RV Living
Detailed information on RV living in the US and Canada, including campground sites, sale vehicles and handy hints and feedback.
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Aussie Outback Safaris
Aussie Outback Safaris offers guided 4WD and 2WD tours around Australia. Choose from various itineraries. |
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OZ Outback
The Australian Outback is one of the last frontiers of the modern world: a vast land, often harsh and unforgiving, but with great beauty and variety. |
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Dons Auto Pages
Thousands of International and New Zealand motorsport and automotive links and information including alternate fuels, drivers, formula one, hotrods, kitcars, nascar, diagnostic, rally, software, technical. |
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Search-villas.com
Search-villas.com - vacation rentals & sales, worldwide. Searchable database of private holiday rentals and properties for sale, advertise by building your own 2 page property website easily online. |
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Campervan Information in Japanese
If you want informations about campervans from a japanese origin, please visit this campervan information site. |
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Motorhomes HQ
Everything motor homes, from Airstream Motor Homes to Xplorer Motor Homes. |
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Extreme Tourist Online
Extreme Tourist - Australia's leading travel adventure and eco tourism web community. |
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www.Maps.com.au
Please visit maps.com.au for Maps, Guides and Holiday & Tourist Information. |
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Camping HQ
Camping HQ is catering for all you camping and outdoor needs |
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Daintree - Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge Rainforest Resort & Spa
Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge & Spa is an Australian Daintree rainforest spa resort offering luxury boutique accommodation for that perfect getaway or retreat. Heritage Lodge is located at the base of majestic Thornton Peak and consists of 16 acres of pristine Rainforest. It adjoins Cooper Creek, and the rear border is the Daintree Cape Tribulation National Park.
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