Between Sydney and Brisbane, the Legendary Pacific Coast stretches over 500 miles past the beautiful beaches, unspoilt national parks and verdant hinterland sandwiched between Australia’s Pacific coastline and the Great Dividing Range.

Between surfing, snorkelling and sea kayaking off the captivating coast you can wander the historic streets of Port Macquarie and enjoy the lively marina of Coffs Harbour. Scale mighty sand dunes, spot dolphins in Port Stephens, climb to the top of Mount Wollumbin in the Tweed region in northern New South Wales and witness the first sunrise in mainland Australia at the Cape Byron lighthouse; this is an excellent choice for an Australia road trip. 

To see quinessential Aussie wildlife in their natural habitat, be sure to make a stop at Look At Me Now Headland near Coffs Harbour to seeing grazing kangaroos.

With awe-inspiring coastal scenery, punctuated by picturesque villages and captivating parks and reserves, this iconic route is rightly regarded as one of the world’s great drives, and one of the most popular road trips in Australia. Port Campbell National Park is the poster boy, home to the legendary Twelve Apostles, offshore islets, gorges, arches and blowholes, but you’ll find yourself stopping just as often to watch fur seals at play, admire wild surf beaches and lush forests.

Learn about the many shipwrecks that litter this coast in Warrnambool and head for Logans Beach where you might be lucky enough to see one of the many southern right whales that come to calve in the bay.

Get a taste of South Australia’s wonderful Fleurieu Peninsula, Limestone Coast and Kangaroo Island on this incredible coastal road trip.

Continuing from the Great Ocean Road, discover Mount Gambier, a city amid breathtaking volcanic craters and blue lakes, before travelling along the picturesque Limestone Coast to the fishing port of Robe. Dine at the villages and vineyards of the Fleurieu Peninsula and see the wildlife of Kangaroo Island, the jewel in Australia’s crown. Marvel at Admirals Arch & Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park and walk among a colony of rare Australian sea lions in Seal Bay Conservation Park, a mesmerising experience.

Encounter iconic landmarks and ancient Outback landscapes on a route through the cultural heart of Australia. Embrace the quintessential Aussie spirit of Alice Springs before journeying to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, finishing your adventure in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.  

Highlights include the 300-metre high sandstone wall of Kings Canyon, boasting a deep weathered gorge, rugged ochre coloured sandstone domes and an abundance on native plant and bird life. The geological wonders of Uluru and Kata Tjuta cannot be missed, and witnessing the beauty of them at sunrise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the colours of the sky reflect off the rock and change in front of your eyes. In the evening, for a really unique experience, admire Bruce Munro's ‘Field of Light’ installation whilst you indulge in locally sourced cuisine with Uluru as your backdrop.

Compact and chock full of attractions, a circular road trip around Tasmania will reward you with a bounty of stunning natural wonders from the craggy mountains, glacial lakes and gorges of Lake St Clair National Park to the untouched wilderness of Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

However, the section of highway between Hobart and the Bay of Fires on the east coast will simply take your breath away. Take a dip on the beaches of Swansea, marvel at the incomparable beauty of Wineglass Bay (pictured), watch penguins on Diamond Island, and hunt for shells on the gorgeous sands at the Bay of Fires.

Stretching north of Perth for nearly 700 miles on Australia’s breathtaking Coral Coast you’ll find glistening beaches, relaxed seaside towns, ethereal deserts and the largest fringing reef in the world – the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. You’ll spot dolphins, turtles, manta rays and even gentle whale sharks (March to August) in the crystal clear Indian Ocean waters. Above land, soak in the otherworldly scenery that is every bit as sublime.

Along the scenic drive, discover native bushland, the bubble-gum pink lake of Hutt Lagoon, vibrant wildflowers and the renowned natural wonder of The Pinnacles – a remarkable landscape of ancient limestone spires dotted through the desert wilderness. This truly is an unforgettable Australia road trip experience!

Starting north of Brisbane’s bright lights and encompassing both K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s Nature Coast delivers wildlife experiences in some of the country’s most striking and diverse parks,rainforests and waterways.

As you splash around on pristine beaches, relax in charming beachside communities and explore the world’s largest sand island, you’ll enjoy close encounters with humpbacks in Hervey Bay (July to November), koalas in Noosa and rays, turtles and coral gardens on Lady Elliot Island.