{"id":830,"date":"2020-05-25T14:33:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T04:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2023-03-30T16:57:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T06:57:08","slug":"epic-road-trips-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/epic-road-trips-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"The 30 most epic road trips in Australia to do this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"block introduction-text\"><strong>From the outback to the coast, explore Australia&#8217;s most spectacular road trips.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"social-share-bar-1_gig_containerParent\" class=\"social-share-bar-container\">\n<div id=\"social-share-bar-1\" class=\"social-share-bar\">\n<div class=\"gallery-slides\" data-total=\"30\">\n<article id=\"slide-1\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"1\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Perth to Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/nRYSoQ7X\/del\/2018\/06\/perth-to-ningaloo-reef-western-australia-81914-2.jpg\" alt=\"Perth to Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Perth to Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Spanning 300 kms of turquoise vistas, coral reefs and rust-coloured gorges, this epic drive deserves a spot on any bucket list.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-2\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"2\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Heritage Highway, Tasmania\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/81JUFk9-\/del\/2018\/06\/the-heritage-highway-tasmania-81917-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Heritage Highway, Tasmania\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Heritage Highway, Tasmania<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">This road trip is a prime example of why sometimes, it pays to take the scenic route. While this drive from Launceston to Hobart takes 1 to 2 days (compared to 2.5 hours for the direct route), it carves a trail through some of Tassie\u2019s most gorgeous scenery and historic towns.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-3\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"3\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Great Ocean Road. Victoria\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/cacg_lKm\/del\/2018\/06\/the-great-ocean-road-victoria-81912-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Ocean Road. Victoria\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Great Ocean Road. Victoria<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">It would be remiss of us not to mention this World Heritage-listed road trip! Stretching more than 243 kms along the South-Eastern coast of Australia, this coastal drive traverses lush rainforests, iconic surf breaks and breathtaking mountain formations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-4\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"4\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Gipp River Road, Western Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/QAZ0KlLd\/del\/2018\/06\/the-gipp-river-road-western-australia-81913-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Gipp River Road, Western Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Gibb&#8217;s River Road, Western Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">If you prefer to take your driving adventures off-road, this is the trip for you. The 700 km 4WD track will take you past The Kimberlies region\u2019s famous gorges and epic cattle station in an unforgettable outback odyssey.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-5\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"5\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Great Barrier Reef Drive, Queensland\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/gRRKXw-Y\/del\/2018\/06\/the-great-barrier-reef-drive-queensland-81910-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Barrier Reef Drive, Queensland\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Great Barrier Reef Drive, Queensland<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">The 150 km journey from Cairns to Cape Tribulation is one you\u2019re not likely to ever forget. It sees you go from cities to jungles to beaches, stopping for plenty of photo opportunities along the way!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-6\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"6\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Red Centre Way, NT\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/hkNZnidC\/del\/2018\/06\/red-centre-way-nt-81919-2.jpg\" alt=\"Red Centre Way, NT\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Red Centre Way, NT<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Take in the best the red outback has to offer on this six-day drive from Alice Springs to Uluru. From the dusty plains and towering gorges to the cultural Indigenous sights, there\u2019s no shortage of things to marvel at.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-7\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"7\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The 75 Mile Beach Road, Fraser Island, Queensland\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/Lr9HIWSt\/del\/2018\/06\/the-75-mile-beach-road-fraser-island-queensland-81909-2.jpg\" alt=\"The 75 Mile Beach Road, Fraser Island, Queensland\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The 75 Mile Beach Road, Fraser Island, Queensland<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Spanning most of the east coast of Fraser Island, this mostly smooth sand road has a few unexpected bumps along the way \u2014 it\u2019s all part of the fun!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-8\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"8\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Nullarbor, South Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/xZS1DH_3\/del\/2018\/06\/the-nullarbor-south-australia-81932-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Nullarbor, South Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Nullarbor, South Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">It may not win the award for most scenic drive, but this 1200 km journey is an Australian right of passage. While, there\u2019s something so mesmerising about the vast and treeless plains, it\u2019s not completely barren \u2014 there\u2019s plenty of unique rock formations and outback wildlife (think dingos and emus) to gawk at.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-9\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"9\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Grand Pacific Drive, NSW\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/SHVzV0GH\/del\/2018\/06\/the-grand-pacific-drive-nsw-81915-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Pacific Drive, NSW\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Grand Pacific Drive, NSW<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">If you\u2019re after something a little shorter but still equally impressive, give this road trip a go. The 3-hour coastal drive sees you go from the outskirts of Sydney to the pristine white sand beaches of the South Coast. From the Kiama blowhole to the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, there are plenty of reasons to stop along the way.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-10\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"10\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Great Alpine Road, Victoria\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/79tTKiCd\/del\/2018\/06\/great-alpine-road-victoria-81930-2.jpg\" alt=\"Great Alpine Road, Victoria\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Great Alpine Road, Victoria<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Australia\u2019s highest accessible sealed road is the perfect vantage point for mesmerising valleys, mountain ranges and sparkling lakes. Victoria\u2019s highest alpine village, Mt. Hotham, is a must-visit on this 500 km road trip.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slides-deferred\" data-source-url=\"https:\/\/www.delicious.com.au\/travel\/australia\/gallery\/the-15-best-road-trips-in-australia\/tqoxle1k\/slides\/11\" data-defer=\"\">\n<div class=\"gallery-slides\" data-total=\"30\">\n<article id=\"slide-11\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"11\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Legendary Pacific Coast Drive\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/Hc8T_gqs\/del\/2018\/06\/the-legendary-pacific-coast-drive-81920-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Legendary Pacific Coast Drive\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Legendary Pacific Coast Drive<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">You could take an hour\u2019s flight from Sydney to Brisbane \u2014 but where\u2019s the fun in that? Stretching 900kms along the Pacific Coast corridor, this road trip takes you past stunning beaches, rolling green hinterland and picturesque seaside towns.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-12\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"12\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Savannah Way\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/XnpgHWHV\/del\/2018\/06\/the-savannah-way-81918-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Savannah Way\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Savannah Way<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Linking Cairns in tropical North Queensland with Broome in Western Australia, The Savannah Way is well worth the 3700 km drive. Spanning 15 national parks and 5 world heritage listed areas, you\u2019ll witness some of the country\u2019s most spectacular natural wonders.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-13\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"13\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Outback Way\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/JVKS6lLI\/del\/2018\/06\/the-outback-way-81935-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Outback Way\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Outback Way<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Known as Australia\u2019s longest shortcut, this 2700 km route snakes from Laverton, Western Australia to Winton, Queensland, via the Northern Territory\u2019s Red Centre. From shimmering canyons to weathered ranges and, of course, Uluru, this is one detour that\u2019s definitely worth taking.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-14\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"14\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Alpine Way, NSW\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/4tQ7hS1e\/del\/2018\/06\/the-alpine-way-nsw-81916-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Alpine Way, NSW\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Alpine Way, NSW<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">It\u2019s not all about the beaches and deserts. This well-worn, 121 km track through Kosciuszko National Park offers some of the country\u2019s most picturesque mountain views. Snow can be seen from winter through to spring, so plan your trip accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-15\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"15\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Eyre Peninsula, South Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/IGAXJz55\/del\/2018\/06\/the-eyre-peninsula-south-australia-81931-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Eyre Peninsula, South Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Eyre Peninsula, South Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Seafood lovers can\u2019t go past this this trip along the stunning South Australian coastline. Known as the \u2018Seafood Frontier\u2019, you\u2019ll want to allow plenty of time for this 727 km journey so you can sample some of the country\u2019s freshest culinary delights.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-16\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"16\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Cairns to Cape York, Queensland\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/_zWk3TG8\/del\/2018\/07\/cairns-to-cape-york-queensland-98421-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cairns to Cape York, Queensland\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Cairns to Cape York, Queensland<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Creep your way up the north tip of Queensland, starting off in Cairns and winding through Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the almighty Daintree National Park. Then comes the real adventure; hop onto the 81 to Cape York and prepare to get in touch with real outback Australia.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-17\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"17\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Old Grafton Road, New South Wales\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/5ZcwX0zL\/del\/2018\/07\/old-grafton-road-new-south-wales-98418-2.jpg\" alt=\"Old Grafton Road, New South Wales\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Old Grafton Road, New South Wales<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Ideal for the history buff, this remote track in regional New South Wales takes in the deserted town of Dalmortan, and the surrounding gold rush-era homesteads. Prior to the creation of the Gwydir Highway back in 1962, this road was the only way to get from the mountains out to the coast and will today take you four hours.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-18\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"18\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Circle Tasmania, Tasmania\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/H54Jky4V\/del\/2018\/07\/circle-tasmania-tasmania-98419-2.jpg\" alt=\"Circle Tasmania, Tasmania\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Circle Tasmania, Tasmania<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Why not have a crack at taking in the best of the island state? The six-day trek will see you begin in Hobart and wind your way back through the east coast, the wild west and landmarks Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain and the Bay of Fires.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-19\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"19\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Pilbara, Western Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/CrET3oDE\/del\/2018\/07\/the-pilbara-western-australia-98420-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Pilbara, Western Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Pilbara, Western Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">The billion-year-old Pilbara region is well worth a visit at some point, if only for the Instagram potential alone. The best method is to depart Port Hedland and head south through Marble Bar and Newman, Karijini and Tom Price to Point Samson. Expect waterfalls, swimming hols, and gorges galore.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-20\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"20\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"The Big Lap, Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/T430s_Fr\/del\/2018\/07\/the-big-lap-australia-98416-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Big Lap, Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">The Big Lap, Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Considered the ultimate trek for the road trip devotee, the six month-long Big Lap is really where you prove your worth. The trek around Australia follows all 15,000 kilometres of Highway One, travelling through seven capital cities, and the coastline across Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Broome, Perth, Esperance, Adelaide, Melbourne and Hobart.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slides-deferred\" data-source-url=\"https:\/\/www.delicious.com.au\/travel\/australia\/gallery\/the-15-best-road-trips-in-australia\/tqoxle1k\/slides\/21\" data-defer=\"\">\n<div class=\"gallery-slides\" data-total=\"30\">\n<article id=\"slide-21\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"21\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Great Beach Drive, Queensland\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/k6rTmyZG\/del\/2018\/07\/great-beach-drive-queensland-98422-2.jpg\" alt=\"Great Beach Drive, Queensland\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Great Beach Drive, Queensland<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">One for the beach addicts, The Great Beach Drive traverses the Queensland coastline. The trip is a 380 kilometre stretch the joins together the resort hub of the Sunshine Coast through Fraser Island and the rather untouched Fraser Coast further north.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-22\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"22\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Broome to Perth, Western Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/JB5lOa19\/del\/2018\/07\/broome-to-perth-western-australia-98423-2.jpg\" alt=\"Broome to Perth, Western Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Broome to Perth, Western Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">This is the kind of trip where you need to bring a camera along, thanks to the sheer number of stunning natural landmarks across the stretch. From Cable Beach head south along the coast, through the Pinnacles Desert, the Karijini National Park and the must-visit natural wonder of Ningaloo Reef.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-23\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"23\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Brisbane to Cairns, Queensland\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/8fp4QucX\/del\/2018\/07\/brisbane-to-cairns-queensland-98424-2.jpg\" alt=\"Brisbane to Cairns, Queensland\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Brisbane to Cairns, Queensland<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Continue along the Great Beach Drive to the delights of Far North Queensland. You\u2019ll take in Bundaberg, Yeppoon, and Airlie Beach, then there\u2019s Bowen, and Yeppoon, but most importantly Mission Beach, which is well worth a stop for a dip.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-24\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"24\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Darwin to Litchfield, Northern Territory\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/eu_p1wE0\/del\/2018\/07\/darwin-to-litchfield-northern-territory-98427-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darwin to Litchfield, Northern Territory\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Darwin to Litchfield, Northern Territory<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Take in the Top End with this one-day trip that runs through Litchfield National Park. From the city you\u2019ll head bush, tracing your way through Katherine and Kakadu before you meet Litchfield; a strip overflowing with waterfalls (excuse the pun), swimming holes, and incredible rock formations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-25\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"25\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Kangaroo Island, South Australia\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/8Iw1hsA4\/del\/2018\/07\/kangaroo-island-south-australia-98425-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kangaroo Island, South Australia\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Kangaroo Island, South Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">With 1,600 kilometres of road, Kangaroo Island beckons to be driven, just be warned that it\u2019s largely unsealed. But the drive there alone is also worthy of an adventure; set forth from Adelaide and make your way to Cape Jervis and the Fleurieu Peninsula, stopping in to Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and Stokes Bay before you reach your destination.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-26\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"26\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Hobart to Freycinet, Tasmania\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/mAimJHD0\/del\/2018\/07\/hobart-to-freycinet-tasmania-98426-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hobart to Freycinet, Tasmania\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Hobart to Freycinet, Tasmania<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">The Apple Isle is calling! Make your way from the capital to its most adored landmarks on this trek that takes you from historic Hobart through Great Oyster Bay, Maria Island and past Coles Bay. It\u2019s just past there you will discover magical Freycinet and its national park.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-27\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"27\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Perth to Darwin, Western Australia and Northern Territory\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/1dHd_eeh\/del\/2018\/07\/perth-to-darwin-western-australia-and-northern-territory-98428-2.jpg\" alt=\"Perth to Darwin, Western Australia and Northern Territory\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Perth to Darwin, Western Australia and Northern Territory<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Perth to Darwin may be no easy feat, but it\u2019s one well worth the effort. 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Set off from Ayers Rock along the Lasseter Highway to Kings Canyon, a track littered with camels and red rock formations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"slide-29\" class=\"slide\" data-slide-id=\"29\">\n<header>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"block block-lead-image\">\n<div class=\"gallery-image text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive lead-image \" title=\"Bass Coast, Victoria\" src=\"https:\/\/img.delicious.com.au\/SjKK1Usp\/del\/2018\/07\/bass-coast-victoria-98430-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bass Coast, Victoria\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-body base-block\">\n<h2 class=\"slide-title\">Bass Coast, Victoria<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">East of Melbourne sits the Bass Coast, a lengthy reach of beaches and clifftop lookouts. 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