Driving from Melbourne to Darwin is one of Australia’s most unforgettable adventures! You’ll go from the lush Great Ocean Road and the rugged Flinders Ranges, through the wild heart of the Red Centre, all the way to the tropical waterfalls and springs near Darwin. And after road-tripping this route ourselves (and doing the Big Lap…
The Red Centre is one of those places that hits different. Uluru and Kings Canyon genuinely blew us away. We went in with low expectations because they’re sooo popular, but we left totally changed! The energy out there is hard to describe until you feel it for yourself. This week-long Alice Springs to Uluru itinerary…
We’ve done the big lap twice, and believe us when we say that the stretch from Melbourne to Perth is one of the most incredible in all of Australia! You have the opportunity to tick off some truly iconic road trips: Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsula, the Nullarbor, the Southwest… with all the…
After doing the big lap twice, we reckon the stretch from Adelaide to Perth is one of the most spectacular (and underrated) road trips in Australia. You’ll go from wild beaches through sheer cliffs into ancient forests, cross a time zone, and tick off some gems most Aussies never get to. This isn’t the quickest…
Driving is hands down the best way to get to Margaret River from Perth. The drive is easy and takes ~3 hours with no stops, which is quick by Western Australian standards! You can leave Perth after breakfast and arrive at Margaret River in time for lunch. You can also stretch the journey and stop…
We’ve been living on the road for the past 3 years, and of all the places we’ve explored, nothing compares to the variety of landscapes found in Western Australia. It’s the biggest state in the country, which is both a blessing and a curse. There are dozens of things to see and do, but some…
Some people will tell you the Nullarbor is nothing but one long, boring road… and honestly, they’re not completely wrong. But after driving it 5 times in a car, van, towing a caravan and our 4wd bus “bunji”. We’ve found it’s actually full of surprises if you know where to look. Stretching 1,200 km from…
Kangaroo Island is one of the most epic places we’ve been to in all of Australia. There’s wildlife everywhere – seals, kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, possums, you name it. We spent 3 days exploring it and honestly, we could’ve stayed longer. We had the best time, the local food is the definition of fresh and we…
These road trips pack a punch without draining your wallet on camping fees. From outback highways to coastal escapes, here are 9 Aussie adventures you can do on a tight budget. Plus free or super cheap camping spots to help you stretch those dollars further. 1. Perth → Kalbarri (Coral Coast Drive) The drive: Cruise…
A Darwin to Broome road trip is the ultimate outback adventure! This one-way journey will take you across 1,800 km of Australia’s most stunning and remote landscapes. If you follow the itinerary, you’ll visit hotspots like Litchfield National Park, Katherine, Kununurra, and more. You’ll see incredible gorges, waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal art, and will have plenty…
