Exploring the Australian Roads- Must do road trips in Australia

1. Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Imagine a beautiful day, subtle sunshine, a cool breeze and picturesque drive with the most gorgeous and constantly changing scenery? that is the Great Ocean Road drive for you. Stretching across 250 kilometers, it is best to go slow with time when on this route. The roads are of course smooth, and the journey starts from Melbourne and runs up till Warrnambool. We suggest you take some time off and start your journey as this 250-kilometer stretch is home to some of the most iconic stopovers and sights. Starting with the world famous pitstop of Twelve Apostles, stretch a little further to explore the Port Campbell National Park. Visit the gorgeous shipwreck site of Loch Ard Gorge which dates to the 19^th century. Visit the Apollo Bay on a bright day for a fun picnic!

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2. Red Centre Way, Northern Territory

The Red Centre Way Drive is one of the most iconic loop drives in the world. We recommend you take out at least 6 days to explore, live, enjoy and cover this gorgeous 1135-kilometer stretch. With a constantly changing terrain, mesmerizing landforms, it is a treat to the eyes, mind and soul to ride this route. You can start your journey from Alice Springs and head to Glen Helen for some astounding star gazing and an uninterrupted 360-degree horizon view.

Plan your next stretch and get to the King?s Canyon. This 234-kilometer stretch is worth it with the multiple options the Kings Canyon National Park has to offer. Be it the Panoramic Point or the Kings River Canyon, the long drive?s exhaustion will be over within a second once you set eyes on these natural wonders. Head to Uluru from the Canyon Park and have a day?s stop to explore the sites and wonders of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Uluru is a world heritage site and a symbol of culture and spirituality for the Australians. You last leg would be Uluru to Alice Springs. This stretch is long and gives you the opportunity to explore multiple luxury as well as backpacking hotel options! Don?t miss out on some iconic eateries like Loco Burrito for some authentic Mexican delights, Tali Wiru for some exotic coastal greens and much more to choose from.

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3. The Savannah Way, Queensland

Driving from one coast to the other means a transition in time, cultures, heritage, dialect and a lot more. Experience these beautiful transitions along the way as you complete this 3700-kilometer drive from one coast of the Australian continent to the other. The trip kickstarts from Cairns in eastern part of the continent and stretches to Broome in Western Australia. When you start your journey be sure to explore the Great Barrier Reef, it is one of the high held prides of Australia, renowned around the world. Cairns is known for its tropical weather and hosts the lushest tropical forests! This impeccable journey needs patience and the passion to drive, with almost 30 days of travel and exploration this is sure to uplift your holiday game! Another interesting stop over is the Kuranda Village Market!

From here you head straight to the finest coffee plantations and sugarcane fields in Mareeba followed by a heritage site of Atherton's Chinese temple which dates back over 100 years.

On your way you can also experience some exceptional natural wonders like the topaz fossick, the longest lava tube in the world. This trip is a delight for history lovers, you can make a pit stop at the gold mining ghost town and visit the Burke and Wills set up or explore aboriginal cultural sites at the Gregory National Park. Your trip will conclude in the Kimberley region in the western part of the continent. This is not it, even the last leg of this adventure in Broome gives you a surreal experience of the outback atmosphere.

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4. The Great Eastern Drive

Road trips needn?t always be days or months, there are times when you want to just hop into your car and head out for a drive or at the max extend it to the weekend. The Great Eastern Drive gives you the opportunity of such a trip with its fabulous scenic views of the Tasmanian East Coast. It?s a journey which may not give you aboriginal or historical pitstops but gives you a dreamy environment to just forget the hurdles of work.

Hit the road from St Helens in the northern region or start The Great Eastern Drive trip from Orford in the South. The trip is a nature galore, sway through the eastern wine country or just enjoy the open coast.

This trip really sorts your weekend with a variety of activities to choose from. From wine tasting in cellar doors to hogging on the most delectable fresh seafood, this trip transitions from a nature lovers? trip to a food lovers paradise. If you want to just take some time off, this 176-kilometer gorgeous road strip has some of the most fantastic beaches for a relaxing sun bath or read. You are sure to love this trip with your loved ones or go solo!

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5. The 75 Mile Highway, Fraser Island

This is what you can call an off-roader?s trip. Though a part of the Bruce Highway, this drive includes the main long stretch of the beach, which makes it unique and class apart. Imagine the breeze rustling through your face and the waves making the perfect music to your eyes as you drive down through the 75 Mile Beach. This is not all, you have the option to set up a camp or just barbeque under the blue sky, if nothing just enjoys the beach with a quick swim or fishing. Though a bliss to walk on, it is all together a different experience to enjoy a drive on this tranquil trail.

All highway rules apply on this drive due to its classification as a highway, and one needs to be extremely careful avoid high tide hours, travel during low tide to make back safely to your destination.

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