The 6 Most Scenic Road Trips in Australia

Let’s face it, Australia is pretty much built for road trippers and adventure-loving travellers. There are countless options out there when it comes to discovering fun-filled and breathtaking routes through our diverse country in your RV. Think of this list as our top favourites and not a definitive itinerary. We highly recommend adding these road trips to your bucket list because each of them is definitely a ‘must do’. Check out the RV Boss team’s favourite scenic road trips in Australia:

1. Red Centre Way, NT

Pictured: Uluru

One of the most iconic things about Australia is the Red Centre and the striking red dirt of the outback. This route will give you the opportunity to take in the raw beauty and rugged landscapes that Australia has to offer. With stops like Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta along the way, you’ll never be bored. Not to mention the glowing orange sunsets you’ll be treated to.

Duration: We recommend allowing at least 7 days to give yourself the chance to soak up the scenery and enjoy the different experiences the outback has to offer.

• Eyre Peninsula, SA

Pictured: Coffin Bay

If you’re keen for an adventure full of stunning beaches and breath-taking coastal views, this is the road trip for you. Driving along the peninsula, you can stop at any number of South Australia’s stunning beaches. Perlubie Beach and Memory Cove are two of our favourites but if you’re the kind of person who loves a bit of sea and sand, we recommend stopping at as many beaches as you can because they simply won’t disappoint.

If you also happen to love coffee as much as we do, make sure to stop by the Rogue & Rascal café in Port Lincoln for a guaranteed-to-be-delicious latte. We’re certain you’ll find some deliciously fresh seafood along the way as well.

Duration: If you’d like to do this road trip at a leisurely pace and you really want to explore the peninsula, we recommend allowing at least 2 weeks for a full loop.

• Great Eastern Drive, TAS

Pictured: Wineglass Bay

This beautiful drive along the east coast of Tasmania starts in Hobart and finishes at the Bay of Fires. This all-encompassing landscape will take you through national parks, endless stretches of beach, seaside towns and Tasmanian hinterland along the way. It really does have it all!

Of course, you can’t complete the Great Eastern Drive without visiting the now famous Wineglass Bay (otherwise known as Coles Bay). There are also plenty of beach tracks along the way so If you’re daring and equipped, we recommend you allow some time for detours and a bit of meandering down roads to see where you end up.

Duration: Take your time to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tassie and give yourself5-7 days (one way).

• Great Barrier Reef Drive, QLD

Pictured: Daintree Rainforest

Starting in Cairns and ending up in Cape Tribulation, this road trip offers some of Queensland’s most epic sights and adventures. Hugging the coast the entiredrive, you’ll be treated to days of ocean views, countless palm trees, coconut trees, and hopefully lots of sun. It is the Sunshine State after all!

Of course, you can’t do this trip without taking a day trip out to the Great Barrier Reef for a bit of snorkelling or diving amongst the marine life and the coral. We highly recommend stopping along the way in Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the renowned Daintree Rainforest which is a World Heritage Site. At your final stop, Cape Tribulation, you’ll be able to witness first-hand the spot where the rainforest meets the reef which is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites are connected.

Duration: To make time for the beautiful beaches, the World Heritage Sites and the day trips, you should allow 5-7 days (one way) for this road trip.

• Lake Eildon and Mount Buller, VIC

Pictured: Lake Eildon

This road trip starts in Melbourne and takes you around 250km north-east to Mount Buller and Lake Eildon. If you like to immerse yourself in nature, you definitely need to add this adventure to your ‘to do’ list. There are cycling tracks, hiking tracks, creeks to swim in and stunning mountain scenery. The Blowhard Summit hike also offers beautiful views of the lake.

You’ll also find quite a few camping spots along the way and some of them are even free, like Sheepyard’s Flat.

Duration: If you’d like to leave enough time for a few walking, hiking or cycling trips, we’d advise allowing 5 days (one way) for this trip.

• Sydney to Coffs Harbour, NSW

Pictured: Coffs Harbour

This is a pretty popular and well-travelled Aussie road trip – and for good reason! With lots of quintessential beach towns along the way, you’re sure to find plenty of one-of-a-kind shops, scrumptious cafes and walking trails on your journey.

If you have the time, we recommend leaving the highway as much as you can to take the scenic route along the coast can soak up the atmosphere and scenery of the NSW coastline.

Duration: If you needed to, you could do this road trip in a day but that takes all the adventure out of it! We’d advise taking 4-5 days (one way) if you’re keen to visit quite a few of the beachside towns along the way.

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