While it’s the excellent wine and gourmet food that might take you from Perth to Margaret River and beyond, the superb scenery and untold adventures are also sure to inspire you. Magnificent Indian Ocean beaches, towering karri forests and the excitement of whale watching are just a few of the outstanding attractions to be enjoyed while exploring Australia’s South West, .

New Zealand's majestic mountains, white sandy beaches, an ancient kaui forest and picturesque towns and villages -- every turn unfolds another magnificent view on a round-trip itinerary to the amazing Bay of Islands from Auckland, following the Pacific coast one way and the Tasman Sea the other. Total drive approx: 824 kms Day 1. Depart: Auckland   O/night:  Whangarei   Approx: 176 .