Australia’s Road Trips & Self-Drive Holidays

Australia’s Road Trips & Self-Drive Holidays

Text: Sweezy Tan/ Tan Lin Photos: Tourism Australia Image Gallery @Tourism Australia, Destination NSW, South Australian Tourism Commission, Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Western Australia and Visit Victoria - 07 September 2020


With the vast and epic spaces and geographic diversity, Australia is home to some of the world’s best road trips and scenic drives.  From outback adventures to twisting coastlines, a road trip in Australia is guaranteed to be an exciting, memorable and once in a lifetime experience.

Driving in Australia is easy on most routes, but you will need to be prepared for the long distances, road rules and any outback roads you might encounter. There is something for everyone - you may choose to be kitted out in a motorcycle, a 4WD or a campervan for a short day trip or a week-long trip.

To help you get started on planning your dream road trip, we’ve selected 7 road trips Australia has to offer. Buckle up, let’s go!

Queensland

The Great Beach Drive

Covering Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island and Hervey Bay, the Great Beach Drive is full of nature’s wonders, beachside culture, adorable permanent and migratory wildlife, and bucket loads of sun and sand.

4 Days Route:

Day 1: Noosa to Rainbow Beach → Day 2: Fraser Island →Day 3: Hervey Bay → Day 4: Noosa

Transport: 4WD

Distance: 419 kilometres

Highlights of the trip:

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