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Discover Australia’s top 100 Amazing Road Trips in one quick reference guide.

Start planning your next road trip by reading our 100 Amazing Road Trips by experience below.

Coastal road trips

Even a road trip well-travelled can reveal plenty of surprises if you take the time to slow down. Here are 11 of Australia’s best coastal road trips to inspire you.

  • Sydney to the Gold Coast
  • Sydney to Ulladulla, NSW
  • Broome to Cape Leveque, WA
  • The Capricorn Coast, Qld
  • The Great Green Way, Qld
  • East Coast Tasmania
  • Fleurieu Peninsula, SA
  • Sydney to Port Macquarie, NSW
  • Eyre Peninsula, SA
  • Central Coast, NSW
  • Yorke Peninsula, SA

Iconic road trips

Journeys of epic proportions through wilderness that will shift your perceptions and stay with you forever. Here are 11 of Australia’s iconic road trips to inspire you.

  • Gibb River Road, WA
  • Sydney to Melbourne
  • Darwin to Kakadu, NT
  • Kosciuszko Alpine Way, NSW
  • Hobart to Cradle Mountain, Tas
  • The Nullarbor
  • Murray River Drive
  • Great Barrier Reef Drive, Qld
  • Adelaide to Ikara/Flinders Ranges National Park, SA
  • Great Ocean Road, Vic
  • The Big Lap

Don’t miss our beautifully illustrated wall map of the Great Ocean Road and Geelong in our 100 Amazing Road Trips edition or you can download the PDF version.

Great Ocean Road Illustrated Map

Illustration: Mike Rossi @micro.grafik

Outback road trips

Take a journey into the vast, red heart of Australia and discover the magic of the outback. Here are seven of Australia’s best outback road trips to inspire you.

  • Golden Quest Discovery Trail, WA
  • Broken Hill via White Cliffs, NSW
  • Kings Canyon to Uluru, NT
  • The Warlu Way, WA
  • The Savannah Way
  • The Canning Stock Route, WA
  • The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, WA

Regional road trips

It’s not just good things that come in small packages, but road trips too. Here are 13 of Australia’s best regional road trips to inspire you.

  • Huon Valley, Tas
  • Victoria’s Silo Art Trail
  • Dubbo, NSW
  • Mudgee, NSW
  • Brisbane to Charleville, Qld
  • Bushranger Country, Vic
  • Hobart to Launceston, Tas
  • Scenic Rim, Qld
  • Northern Rivers, NSW
  • Great Alpine Road, Vic
  • Limestone Coast, SA
  • Bathurst, NSW
  • Albany to Margaret River, WA

Weekend road trips

Even a short weekend road trip can leave you feeling refreshed for the months ahead. Here are 12 of Australia’s best weekend road trip destinations to inspire you.

  • Sydney to Wolgan Valley, NSW
  • The Grampians, Vic
  • Kangaroo Island, SA
  • Phillip Island, Vic
  • Darwin to Katherine, NT
  • Sunshine Coast, Qld
  • West Coast, Tas
  • Daylesford & Macedon Ranges, Vic
  • Southern Highlands, NSW
  • Canberra museum road trip, ACT
  • Lithgow round trip, NSW
  • Canberra to Sapphire Coast

Day trip drives

While the next long weekend is still months away, one can still explore by taking easy day trips from the city. Here, find the best day trip drives to inspire you.

  • Wildflowers road trip, WA
  • Litchfield Loop, NT
  • Swan Valley, WA
  • Great Beach Drive, Qld
  • Mary River Valley, Qld
  • Kenilworth, Qld
  • Adelaide Hills, SA
  • Tasman Peninsula, Tas
  • Melbourne to Marysville, Vic
  • Sydney’s Northern Beaches, NSW
  • Royal National Park, NSW
  • Mornington Peninsula, Vic

No drive road trips

Kick back, relax, and let someone else take the wheel. Here are 8 of Australia’s best no drive road trips to inspire you.

  • That Pink Merc, NSW
  • Globus Gems of the Red Centre, NT
  • Outback Spirit Binns Track, NT
  • Melbourne urban tram trip, Vic
  • Kiff & Culture Brisbane to Byron food trail
  • AAT Kings Outback Adventure
  • Overland Adventure Aboard the Ghan
  • Inspiring Journeys Dark Mofo, Tas

Off-the-beaten-track road trips

Give way to spontaneity and discover some hidden gems along the road less-travelled. Here are 9 of Australia’s best off-the-beaten-track road trips to inspire you.

  • Atherton Tablelands, Qld
  • Darling River Run, NSW
  • Oodnadatta Track, SA
  • Tassie’s interior
  • Arnhem Way, NT
  • Launceston to Penguin/Stanley/Tarkine, Tas
  • Sydney to Birdsville (and back)
  • Cocos Keeling West Island Tour
  • Port Douglas to Coolangatta, Qld

Food and wine road trips

Some road trips lead to the most memorable food and wine experiences in Australia. Foodies, take note: here are 11 of Australia’s best food-and-wine-focused road trips to inspire you.

  • Hunter Valley winery trail, NSW
  • Noosa Country Drive, Qld
  • The Tasmanian Whisky & Spirits Trail
  • Melbourne to Macedon Ranges, Vic
  • Melbourne to Gippsland, Vic
  • Adelaide to Barossa Valley, SA
  • Orange winery trail, NSW
  • Adelaide to McLaren Vale, SA
  • Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast
  • Sydney to Canberra via Yass
  • Margaret River region, WA

Two-wheel drives

Not all road trips require four wheels. Sometimes riding freely atop your two-wheeler can be just as exhilarating, especially in Australia. Here are six of Australia’s best cycling and motorcycle trips to inspire you.

  • New England High Country, NSW
  • Cairns to Cape York by motorbike, Qld
  • Great Southern Rail Trail, Vic
  • Lakes Highway, Tas
  • Cycling the Clare Valley, SA
  • Canberra’s cold climate wine region, ACT
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Victoria’s most memorable guided tours to book now

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    Get around the natural beauty and bounty of regional Victoria on a guided tour that reveals extraordinary moments from coast to country.

    Walk the Great Ocean Road

    forest walk along the Great Ocean Road
    Swap your car for walking shoes on the Great Ocean Road.

    The Australian Walking Co’s immersive three-day, lodge-based walk is absolute bucket-list fodder. The easy-going, guided coastal hike is marked by epic scenery and end-of-day luxury. You’ll have no need for heavy packs or tents, instead expect fresh-caught crayfish, post-walk canapés and local wines. Each day explores the drama of this ocean-facing landscape with an approachable three-hour-ish walk, leaving plenty of time to unwind at the lodge.

    Swim with seals and dolphins at Port Phillip Heads

    dolphins swimming in Port Phillip Head Marine Park
    Swim with dolphins in Port Phillip Head Marine Park.

    Dive into Popes Eye, within Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, for this wild swimming experience with mankind’s BFFs of the sea. On the See All Dolphin Swims 3.5-hour experience, departing from Queenscliff, you’ll begin in shallow, calm waters before venturing off to Chinaman’s Hat and beyond to meet seals and dolphins in their own habitat. All gear is provided and all ages are welcome.

    Get your ghost on in the Grampians

    For those with a penchant for the paranormal, get ready for goosebumps when you embark on the Lantern Tours J Ward Paranormal Investigation excursion that takes place under the moonlight in the west wing of Aradale Lunatic Asylum. As you keep a lookout for supernatural activity, you’ll enjoy tales of the criminally insane inmates that will make the hairs on your neck stand to attention.

    Paddle along the mighty Murray

    a woman on a stand-up paddle board along the Murray
    Glide along the scenic Murray on a stand-up paddleboard.

    Swoosh softly through the silky waters of the mighty Murray on a stand-up paddle board with Echuca Moama Stand Up Paddle . This gentle downstream sojourn meanders for one-and-a-half hours covering 4.5 kilometres of the river, taking in the beauty on the banks and the vibrant birdlife. From Echuca Moama slip under the Moama Bridge and glide beside its iconic paddlesteamers and the historic port.

    Sip and cycle in the Yarra Valley

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    Cycle around Yarra Valley wine country.

    Wine and wheels make a great pairing on the Tour De Vines six-hour Yarra Valley tour that weaves through vine-threaded roads. It’s a relaxed pace along 20 kilometres of the Warburton Rail Trail as you spot native birds and stop in at local vineyards and produce stores. You’ll pull in at a local winery for a tasting and enjoy lunch before hitting up a couple of cellar doors. Depending on your pedal power, there may be time to sneak in a visit to a chocolate or cheese factory.

    Dig for gold in Bendigo

    Think you have what it takes to unearth a gilded treasure? Try your hand at prospecting and learn the art of gold-digging (in the geological sense) on the two-hour Gold Nugget Hunter tour in the Loddon Valley. On the tour, mine the wisdom of locals Shane and Jackie – who have honed their hobby of gold-detecting into an art – to learn how to read the land and use a gold detector. You may even go home with a nugget of your own.

    Cruise around Wilsons Promontory

    the Skull Rock in Wilsons Prom
    Cruise around Skull Rock in Wilsons Prom. (Image: Connor Vaughan)

    It’s a thrill to drive directly from the sand into the waves aboard the Wanderer Adventures ’ bright-yellow amphibious boat. On this 2.5-hour tour, you’ll skip along the water to take in Wilsons Prom’s top highlights, such as the imposing Skull Rock, The Glennies, Anderson Islets and Anser Island. Spot seals, penguins and seabirds as you absorb the tranquillity of this stunning environment.

    Walk with llamas in the Macedon Ranges

    a llama in the Macedon Ranges
    Make friends with a llama in the Macedon Ranges.

    If you’ve always felt an affinity for long-lashed camelids, then bonding with a llama on a leisurely walk might just be the thing for you. Opt for either a three-hour, five-kilometre hike or a longer 12-kilometre trek along the Domino Rail Trail paired with a gentle, hooved friend. Things kick off with a llama orientation, where you’ll learn how to lead and look out for your new mate before you hit the track. It’s a lovely way to explore the beauty of the region with a sensitive and curious companion by your side.

    Go underground in the Grampians

    a subterranean tour of Seppelt Wines
    Take a subterranean tour of Seppelt Wines. (Image: Ben Savage/We Are Explorers)

    Oenophiles and cave-lovers alike will enjoy going underground at Seppelt’s ‘Drives’ . The largest underground cellar in Australia, The Drives were dug by local goldminers in 1868 and meander for three-kilometres – keeping wine treasures at a temperate 16-degrees year-round. A 50-minute tour through the heritage-listed granite tunnels happily conclude with a tasting of the label’s celebrated sparkling wines.

    Discover island life in the Mornington Peninsula

    a guided tour of French Island
    Discover the Mornington Peninsula’s flora and fauna on a guided tour of French Island.

    Eject from the mainland on a catamaran bound for the wildlife haven of French Island with Naturaliste Tours . Once you disembark from the boat, you’ll hop into a 4WD to explore the pristine flora and fauna, from salt marshes to vast Fairhaven Beach. Look out for echidnas and koalas and enjoy short walks and historic sites on this half-day tour.

    seals in Wilsons Prom
    The southernmost tip is a haven for wildlife. (Image: CMcConville)