A classic Aussie road trip is the way to see the South West region of Western Australia. Having your own wheels and the freedom to turn off and explore when you want to is a must when exploring this remarkable part of Oz, because every small town or out-of-the-way place has something special to offer....
Think of Mudgee in New South Wales’ Central West and you probably think of wine, thanks to the dozens of family-owned vineyards that ring the town – each with its own welcoming cellar door. But there’s so much more to this destination: beautiful farmland, fresh produce, fine foods, a flourishing art scene, and intriguing glimpses...
As the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, Cairns has long reigned as one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. And as you jet in over the sparkling Coral Sea, it’s not hard to see why. Framed by rainforest-clad mountains to the west, and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef to the east, this...
Sitting pretty on the plains of the South Island’s Mid Canterbury region, and framed by the majestic Southern Alps, two major glacial rivers (the Rakaia and Rangitata) and the shimmering Pacific Ocean, regional hub Ashburton is an altogether delightful spot to while away a couple of days. Clean and green, the town has a diverse...
A road trip between Auckland and Wellington can be done in so many ways, and with no end of wonderful sights to see. This particular itinerary includes a large portion of the Thermal Explorer Highway – a popular route that begins north of Hamilton and reaches the coast at Napier. There will also be suggestions...
Continuing our South Island road trip from Ashburton, here are stunning locations you’ll discover on your road trip down the east coast. Timaru – 73 kilometres It would be easy to head directly to Timaru, which is less than an hour’s drive from Ashburton. However, a 15-minute detour to Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve will...
The idea of a quintessential South Island road trip usually conjures up images of the stunning lakes and mountains of Central Otago, the dramatic scenes of the Fiordlands, and the not-to-be-missed wild West Coast. However, the South Island has so much more to offer, as you’ll discover on a road trip from Nelson to Invercargill...
It’s only a two-hour drive from Launceston to the Tasmanian capital Hobart, but if you’re not in a hurry, why not try some detours and pit-stops along the way? From amazing caves to a convict-built bridge with curious carvings, here’s a suggested itinerary that’s full of surprises. Mole Creek Caves (88 kilometres) There’s so much...
At 417 kilometres, a road trip from Western Australia’s capital city Perth to Albany on the south coast can be completed in roughly five hours. But there’s no need to beeline when you’re travelling through a region as rich in local stories as this one. There are plenty of rest stops and detours to help...
The drive from the Queensland capital Brisbane to the city of Rockhampton on the Tropic of Capricorn is one of big skies, rolling green pastureland and the ever present undulations of the Great Dividing Range on your left-hand side. With periodic rest breaks, the entire trip would take you eight or nine hours, but we...
