Australia's 10 most iconic road trips
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- 22 Mar 2023
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An Australian road trip should be on everyone's bucket list © Judah Grubb / Shutterstock
From the lush green rainforests to the almost 25,000 miles (40,000km) of coastline to the red dust of the Outback, the sheer scale of scenic road trips on offer in Australia makes it almost impossible to rival.
Grab a vehicle with 4WD and assemble your best playlist for a truly unforgettable experience. Here are our 10 favorite Australian road trips.
National Parks of New England, NSW
Start – Coffs Harbour; End – Yamba; Distance – 884km/547mi (approx 5-7 days)
While most visitors are obsessed with the beaches from Bondi to Byron, discerning travelers know a New England detour opens up national parks, historic towns and Australia's country-music capital.
Leave the coast behind and head for the hills – the drive from Coffs Harbour to Armidale is one of New South Wales' prettiest. From there, it's southwest to Tamworth, that big-hat capital of all things country. Once you've grown tired of line dancing, it's time to pack up your cowboy boots and take the scenic route north and then east. The roads empty and a string of national parks and lovely towns (where you can strike it rich in more ways than one) will delight you all the way to Yamba. Read More…
