Book in February for these destinations.

To get the best price and ensure you have the full range of vehicles options book the following destinations in February.

You should also book your campgrounds in a lot of these destinations as soon as your transport has been locked in.

Australia 

Seasonal Locations - The Top End of Australia where the 'dry season' is the best time and in some cases only time to visit. 

For travel between April and November.

Tropical Far North Queensland - pick ups ex Cairns.

• The Great Barrier Reef 
• Kuranda and Atherton Tablelands
• Port Douglas
• Daintree and Cape Tribulation
• Cooktown and Cape York
• Mission Beach and Cassowary Coast
• Gulf Country - Savannah Way and Boodjamulla NP 

See these related posts for itinerary ideas:

Cairns to Darwin 9 day itinerary 

Northern Territory's Top End - pick ups ex Darwin

• Litchfield National Park
• Arnhem Land 
• Kakadu National Park
• Katherine
• Nitmiluk National Park

Mindil Beach, Darwin, Photo Credit - Tourism Australia

Northern Territory's Red Centre - pick ups ex Alice Springs

• Tjoritja - West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge
• Uluru, Ayers Rock and Watarrka  National Park, Kings Canyon

See these related posts for itinerary ideas:

Gunlom Falls - Kakadu NP

Western Australia Top End 

• Kununurra/Ord River
• The Kimberley
• Gibb River Road 
• Lake Argyle 
• The Bungle Bungles
• Karijini National Park 
• Ningaloo Marine Park and Cape Range National Park
• Shark Bay, Monkey Mia and Francois Peron National Park
• Kalbarri

See these related posts for itinerary ideas:

Geralton - Kalbarri Itinerary

Kalbarri to Coral Bay Itinerary 

Coral Bay to Exmouth Itinerary

Karijini National Park Itinerary

Broome and Surrounds Itinerary

Gibb River Road Itinerary

Natures Window Kalbarri, Image credit - Nathan Sawaya. 

You will be travelling on a lot of traditional lands in these areas of Australia so make sure you pay your respects to the traditional custodians, their elders, past, present and emerging.

New Zealand

If you want to travel anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand before April/May and especially if you want a vehicle for Easter,  book in February!

See these related posts for itinerary ideas:

What you need to know about driving in New Zealand 

South Island 9 day itinerary

North America and Europe

It goes without saying that the northern hemisphere summer road-tripping destinations need to be be booked asap! If you are considering Iceland in particular you need to get your skates on.

See these related posts for itinerary ideas:

What you need to know about entering US National Parks from 2026 

The earlier you book the better the savings you will get and greater choice.