Welcome to Texas
Everything really is bigger in Texas – from the skies that stretch endlessly overhead to the spirit, stories and landscapes that unfold mile by mile. This vast southern state is a place of contrasts: wild deserts and emerald Hill Country, buzzing cities and backroad towns, legendary barbecue joints and soulful honky-tonks where live music spills into the night. It’s bold, warm and endlessly welcoming – making it a natural fit for Australian and New Zealand travellers who love wide open spaces, good food and journeys with heart.
Getting here is easier than ever, with regular direct flights to Dallas Fort Worth and Houston from across Australia and New Zealand, plus seamless connections on to Austin and other major cities across the state. Once you arrive, Texas invites you to slow down and explore – preferably from behind the wheel. Road trips are woven into the Texan DNA, and the open road is the best way to experience it all: big-sky drives, neon-lit main streets, cattle country and coastal plains, punctuated by unforgettable meals and local encounters.
Nature lovers will find sweeping national parks and rugged ranchlands, food lovers will discover smoked brisket, Tex-Mex classics and modern culinary trailblazers, while music fans can trace the sounds of blues, country and rock through iconic venues and dance halls. From immersive cultural journeys to flavour-led adventures and legendary highways, Texas rewards those who travel deeper.
That’s where Adventure World comes in. We’ve thoughtfully curated a portfolio of handpicked hotels, ethical ranch stays and locally guided experiences, creating journeys that bring the Lone Star State vividly to life. Our expert team is ready to share their insider knowledge and personal insights to shape a Texan journey that’s uniquely yours.
Includes 12-nights hotel accommodation, 2-night ranch stay, 14 days car hire, 7 meals, sightseeing and a selection of handpicked experiences. Dallas to Fort Worth, Texas
Why we love it
> Step into the spirit of the Texas Hill Country with an ethical ranch stay, where horseback riding, wide-open landscapes and unhurried days bring cowboy culture to life.
> Immerse yourself in Austin’s live music culture and renowned culinary scene with food trucks serving local favourites.
> Explore innovation and history at Space Center Houston, where immersive exhibits and NASA facilities reveal Texas’s role in shaping the future. 15 Days 14 Nights from AU$5,755*pp | NZ$6,995*pp
Take a Bite out of Texas
10 Days 9 Nights from AU$3,999*pp | NZ$4,795*pp
Includes 9-nights accommodation, 9 days car hire, 4 meals, sightseeing and a selection of handpicked experiences.
Why we love it
> Savour Texas’s legendary food scene, from Houston’s globally influenced dining to Fredericksburg’s Hill Country wines and German-inspired flavours.
> Discover San Antonio’s layered history at the Alamo and UNESCOlisted Missions, paired with relaxed River Walk cruising and riverside dining.
> Experience the rhythm of Texas through vibrant neighbourhoods, scenic drives and local markets where food, culture and storytelling intertwine.
Texas Triangle
8 Days 7 Nights from AU$4,085*pp | NZ$4,899*pp
Includes 4-nights hotel accommodation, 3-night ranch stay, 7 days car hire, 9 meals, sightseeing and a selection of handpicked experiences.
Why we love it
> Explore Fort Worth’s iconic Stockyards and cultural precincts, where cowboy heritage, live music and contemporary art sit side by side.
> Stay at Wildcatter Ranch, a classic Texan resort ranch, and enjoy ethical ranch activities, sweeping views and fireside evenings that showcase Texas’ great outdoors.
> Discover Dallas’s dynamic energy through world-class museums, innovative dining and lively neighbourhoods.
Ultimate
Barbecue Road Trip
21 Days 20 Nights from AU$6,725*pp | NZ$8,259*pp
Includes 20-nights accommodation, 21 days car hire, 3 meals, sightseeing and a selection of handpicked experiences.
Why we love it
> Experience Texas barbecue where it matters most – from iconic brisket with its smoky bark to the legendary smokehouses of Lockhart, the ‘Barbecue Capital of Texas’, where tradition, fire and flavour reign supreme.
> Discover the stories behind the smoke, meeting pitmasters and stopping at legendary joints that define regional food culture.
> Drive historic highways and smalltown backroads, where music, local flavour and roadside Americana make the journey as memorable as the meals.
Houston to Houston, Texas
Austin, Texas to Charleston, South Carolina Fort Worth to Dallas, Texas
Texas
Road Trippin’ Route 66
23 Days 22 Nights from
Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California
Kicking off in vibrant Chicago and rolling all the way to the golden shores of Santa Monica, this journey traces the full sweep of Route 66 across eight unforgettable states. Cruise through St. Louis and Oklahoma City, soak up the wide-open spirit of Texas in Amarillo, wander the creative corners of Santa Fe, and roll into the desert cool of Flagstaff before reaching the Pacific. Windows down, volume up – here, every mile transforms into a story worth telling.
Includes
21-nights hotel accommodation, 1 night Airstream glamping, 22 days car hire, sightseeing and a selection of handpicked experiences.
Why we love it
> Wander classic Main Streets lined with neon signs, retro diners, and vintage Americana that capture the spirit of mid-century road travel.
> Explore iconic landmarks – from the sculptural surprise of Cadillac Ranch to the Petrified Forest, where quirky art and natural wonders collide in unforgettable ways.
> Drive through big-sky country and cinematic plains, where every roadside stop, lookout and small-town main street feels lifted from a classic American postcard.
100 Years of Route 66
In 2026, America’s legendary “Mother Road” turns 100, marking a century of open-road adventure, neon-lit nostalgia and the kind of freedom that has been immortalised in song, film and roadside lore. This iconic highway once linked small town USA to big cities, becoming symbolic of independence and possibility for generations of travellers. In Texas, its spirit lives on across the 178-mile Panhandle stretch. Here, you can wander Amarillo’s restored Historic Sixth Street District with its vintage storefronts and neon signs, wander past the spray-painted cars at Cadillac Ranch, savour the largerthan-life experience of the Big Texan Steak Ranch, and venture into the dramatic red-rock vistas of Palo Duro Canyon, home to the long-running outdoor musical TEXAS. If you’re going to celebrate a century of the open road, do it where the spirit is still loud, proud and unmistakably Texan.
