Oregon
Oregon has amazing natural wonders and some
incredibly diverse scenery, along with a great food,
wine and beer scene and really friendly locals. It is
the perfect state for a Self-Drive holiday and you are
sure to have many ‘wow’ moments.
6 days/5 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Cannon Beach
Day 1: Portland – Cannon Beach – Newport (300km)
One of Oregon’s most visited attractions with 580 kilometres of beautiful
coastline, the scenery is dramatic with pristine sand beaches in some areas
and rugged cliffs in others.
Newport
Florence
Day 2: Newport – Florence – Eugene – Grants Pass (400km)
Carry on to Florence with its historic Old Town and 65 square kilometres of
sand dunes. Passing through the mystical Siuslaw National Forest will take
you to Eugene.
Grants Pass
Day 6: Hood River – Mt Hood – Columbia River Gorge & Waterfalls –
Portland (254km)
Mt Hood is as popular in the winter as it is in the summer, you can ski year
round here. Along the Columbia River Gorge there is a huge concentration
of around 90 stunning waterfalls.
Eugene
Bend
Painted Hills
Smith Rock
Crater Lake
Highlights worth seeing along the way
Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach – Stop for some great photos of this rock
rising 71 metres out from the sand.
Newport – The Bayfront area is home to Oregon’s biggest fishing fleet and
there are some great places to get crab cakes.
Eureka
Day 5: Bend – Columbia River Gorge – Hood River via the Historic
Highway (248km)
Take the Historic Columbia River Highway, which has some lovely scenic
viewpoints, to Hood River, a cute town by the river.
MT
Hood
Hood River
Columbia Gorge
Discovery Centre
OREGON
Day 3: Grants Pass – Crater Lake – Bend (333km)
A highlight of your trip will be the majestic Crater Lake. Its pristine water is
surrounded by cliffs that reflect in the lake, it is absolutely beautiful. Next it
is Bend, a mecca for outdoor adventures and only 35 minutes from the Mt
Batchelor ski resort.
Day 4: Bend – Smith Rock – Painted Hills – Bend (290km)
Today you’ll see two stunning sights – Smith Rock with its sheer cliffs and
deep river canyons and The Painted Hills whose rolling hills with stripes of
yellows, golds, browns and reds are amazing.
Portland
CALIFORNIA
Springfield – Said to be the inspiration for Springfield in the Simpsons its
Simpsons’ mural is a great photo op.
Covered Bridges – Cottage Grove, by Eugene, has a few within close
proximity. Built in the mid 1800s they’re very scenic and worth a look.
Jacksonville – A really cute town where the main street is full of historic
buildings dating back to the 1850s when it was a thriving gold mining
town.
Rental car: Hertz (Group B) from $84 per day Columbia Gorge Discovery Centre and Museum – This is a great place
to get a great overview and history of the area.
Our favourite places to stay:
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Elizabeth Street Inn, Newport
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Weasku Inn, Grants Pass
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Shilo Suites, Bend
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Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River Multnomah Falls – At 189 metres these falls are a photographer’s delight,
with a lodge at the bottom and a bridge across the lower cascade. If you’re
there in the autumn the foliage colours are beautiful.
Mt Hood Area – In the spring there’s plenty of lavender, wildflowers and
blossoms, it is very pretty.
The price guide shown is per car hire based on fully inclusive, 5-7 day hire rate. Price does not include Earlybird or other offers. Specials and surcharges may a pply depending on travel date.
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