Australian Drive Itineraries
With lush rainforests, pristine white beaches and plenty of city attractions, Australia is the ideal country for an unforgettable road trip.
I’ve travelled Australia all the way from Perth to Brisbane via Adelaide, Melbourne, Tasmania and Sydney on an amazing self-driven road trip.
I’ve used my knowledge and experience to carefully craft the recommended drive itineraries for you, which include drive stops, distances, costs and accommodation. So, get planning and organise your trip!
1. Tasmania
If you love the idea of lush, unspoilt rainforests, mirror-like lakes and winding mountain roads, a Tasmania road trip could be just what you need.
- Distance: 1,510km (circular route)
- Time: 3 weeks
- Route:
- North-east (Devonport to Mt.William National Park)
- East coast (Bay of Fires to Port Arthur)
- South-east (Hobart, Bruny Island & Ross detour)
- Centre (Lake St. Clair-Cradle Mountain)
- West (Queenstown & Strahan)
2. Perth to Adelaide
While this south coast journey involves crossing the monotonous Nullarbor, it also includes gorgeous beaches, ancient forests and amazing national parks!
- Distance: 3,500km
- Time: 3-6 weeks
- Route:
- Southwest WA (Perth to Hamelin Bay via Margaret River)
- Southern Forests WA (Pemberton)
- South coast WA (Walpole to Esperance via Bremer Bay)
- Nullarbor
- Eyre Peninsula SA (Baird Bay & Port Lincoln)
3. Adelaide to Melbourne
This fun and scenic road trip includes the famous Great Ocean Road rock formations and rainforests, as well as the unique city of Mount Gambier, which is set on an extinct volcano!
- Distance: 1,000km
- Time: 1 week
- Route:
- Adelaide to Coorong National Park
- Mount Gambier
- Portland
- Great Ocean Road
- Geelong to Melbourne
4. Melbourne to Sydney
There are so many lakes, national parks and beautiful coastal towns along this stretch of coastline that you’ll be totally spoilt for choice.
- Distance: 1,123km
- Time: 1-2 weeks
- Route:
- Melbourne to Phillip Island
- Wilsons Prom to Gippsland Lakes
- Eden to Batemans Bay
- Jervis Bay
- Wollongong to Sydney
5. Sydney to Brisbane
This classic east coast Australia road trip includes a diverse array of drive stops, from lively Newcastle and Byron Bay to quirky rural towns like Bellingen.
- Distance: 925km
- Time: 1 week
- Route:
- Sydney to Newcastle
- Port Stephens to Myall Lakes
- Port Macquarie to South West Rocks
- Bellingen to Coffs Harbour
- Byron Bay to Brisbane