The USA and Canada — world-class cities, the planet's greatest national parks and the ultimate road-trip culture, all easy and familiar for Australian travellers.
The USA and Canada deliver world-class cities, the planet's greatest national parks, and the ultimate road-trip culture — all easy and familiar for Australian travellers.
From the neon of New York and Las Vegas to the silence of Yellowstone and the turquoise lakes of Banff, North America is built for big journeys. English-speaking, superbly organised and easy to self-drive, it's one of the most rewarding regions to explore independently — or with a little expert planning behind you.
Family-run since 1974, Cooee crafts North America trips that balance the icons with the wide-open spaces — the diners and the drives, the skylines and the summits.
City, canyon, coast and mountains — combine a few on one unforgettable trip.
USA · The city that never sleeps
Central Park, Broadway and food from every cuisine on Earth — the ultimate city break.
Arizona · Utah
San Francisco · Big Sur · LA
Banff & Jasper
The moments that define a North American journey.
Geysers, bison and grizzlies in America's original national park.
Jun – SepThe mother road — diners, deserts and Americana from Chicago to Santa Monica.
Apr – OctNeon, shows and a launchpad for the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce.
Year-roundSan Francisco to LA via Big Sur, Yosemite and the wine country.
Classic routeFor the USA you need an ESTA (apply online, ~USD $40 after the 2025 increase, valid two years) — required even for a transit stop. For Canada you need an eTA (CAD $7, usually instant). Neither is a full visa. See our getting there & visas guide.
Summer (May–October) is prime for the national parks and the Canadian Rockies; autumn (September–October) brings New England's famous fall foliage. Big cities and the West Coast are great year-round, and winter is superb for skiing and the Northern Lights. See our best time to visit guide.
Very — self-drive is the best way to see North America. Roads are excellent, car hire is affordable, signage is clear, and distances between highlights are manageable with a good plan. Remember they drive on the right. See our road trips guide.
Allow 10–14 days for one focused region — a West Coast loop, a national-parks road trip, or New York and the East. To combine the USA and Canada, or coast-to-coast, plan 2–3 weeks. See our itineraries guide.
Absolutely — the border is easy for Australians (ESTA + eTA). Classic pairings include the Pacific Northwest (Seattle & Vancouver), Niagara with New York and Toronto, or the Rockies from Banff into Montana. See our national parks guide.