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In pics: Aussie Road Trips

In pics: Aussie Road Trips

Check out some of the spectacular sights you'll see along the way. Road tripping with kids

Road tripping with kids

Handy tips for surviving a long drive with the littlies. It doesn't have to be a nightmare!

TASSIE & VICTORIA

Tasmanian Food & Nature TrailTasmanian Food & Nature TrailEat and drink your way from the Tamar Valley along the east coast to Hobart. Tour of the south

Tour of the south

Check out Victoria's most scenic and historic gold rush towns. Tasmanian wilderness

Tasmanian wilderness

The wide open spaces of the west coast and the lakes and rivers of spectacular national parks rules this patch of road. Valley to peninsula

Valley to peninsula

This drive takes you from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley, the Dandenongs, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island.

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TOP END & OUT WEST

Coral Coast & Monkey MiaCoral Coast & Monkey MiaPristine beaches, wilderness and up-close wildlife experiences (yay, dolphins!) await. Nature's way

Nature's way

See wetlands, waterfalls and wildlife, and learn the long history of Kakadu's first inhabitants. Perth & the southwest

Perth to the south-west

The south-west brimms with great outdoor experiences, dramatic coastlines, beaches, fine wine and gourmet food. Red Centre way

Red Centre way

This is Outback Australia: Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Hermannsburg and the vast Aboriginal lands.

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EASTERN OZ

Pacific coast

Pacific coast

Sydney to Brisbane on the Pacific coast takes travellers a diverse mix of towns, cities and glorious scenery. Capital & country

Capital & country

Colonial history blends with modern Australian regional luxury in this fascinating tour. Great sunshine way

Great Sunshine Way

South-eastern Queensland is a drawcard for those looking for beauty and ease in one sun-kissed package. Sydney & surrounds

Sydney & surrounds

Close to Sydney are some of the best national parks, wine-growing and gourmet-food regions Australia has to offer.

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DOWN SOUTH

Adelaide & Kangaroo Island

Adelaide & Kangaroo Island

From the City of Churches to outerlying wineries to rugged coast line and beyond. Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne to Adelaide

Drive the Great Ocean Road to South Australia's Coonawarra wine region. Wine & Outback touring

Wine & Outback touring

Get from the grapes out to the Flinders and the rugged Outback not far from the beaten path. The Grand Pacific Drive

The Grand Pacific Drive

The coast connecting Australia's two biggest cities features calm inlets, raging surf, and enough fine food to sate any appetite.

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