Top 5 Road Trips in Australia

1. Great Ocean Road – Victoria

📍 Melbourne → Allansford (or reverse)
🛣 ~240 km (3–5 days recommended)

Why it’s iconic:

• The 12 Apostles 🪨
• Loch Ard Gorge, Great Otway National Park
• Surf towns like Torquay and Lorne

📸 Best for: Coastal views, drone shots, beach cafes, wildlife spotting

2. East Coast Road Trip – Sydney to Cairns

📍 Sydney → Brisbane → Cairns
🛣 ~2,500 km (2–4 weeks ideal)

Why it’s epic:

• Bondi Beach, Byron Bay, Gold Coast
• Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest
• Iconic Aussie surf towns + tropical islands

📸 Best for: Beach hopping, backpacker vibes, underwater shots

3. Red Centre Way – Northern Territory

📍 Alice Springs → Kings Canyon → Uluru
🛣 ~1,135 km loop (5–7 days)

Why it’s unique:

• Uluru + Kata Tjuta
• Outback camping, Aboriginal culture, fiery sunsets
• Remote desert beauty

📸 Best for: Drone desert shots, sunrise/sunset at Uluru, stargazing

4. Southwest Edge – Perth to Esperance (WA)

📍 Perth → Margaret River → Albany → Esperance
🛣 ~1,250 km (7–10 days)

Why it’s underrated:

• Pink lakes (Lake Hillier), Wave Rock
• Wine + surf in Margaret River
• Quokkas on Rottnest Island

📸 Best for: Pastel lakes, wine & cheese reels, white sand beaches

🏅 5. Tasmania’s Lap – Hobart Loop

📍 Hobart → Bay of Fires → Cradle Mountain → Hobart
🛣 ~1,500 km (10–14 days)

Why it’s wild:

• Cradle Mountain hikes
• Bay of Fires’ orange rocks
• MONA museum in Hobart
• Great food + cool climate

📸 Best for: Moody forests, seafood feasts, alpine lakes