{"id":4542,"date":"2021-09-14T09:41:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T09:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.designerjourneys.com?p=4542"},"modified":"2024-08-05T07:35:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T07:35:26","slug":"best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With four wheels, the open road and an itinerary packed with authentic experiences, road trips in Australia take a deserving place at the top of many bucket lists. The country\u2019s extreme vastness coupled with extraordinary diversity means that it plays host to almost every landscape imaginable: vast ochre plains, emerald rainforests, azure coastlines and plenty in between.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Road trips in Australia are not just reserved for visitors either; Aussies have long been packing up the car in favour of an exciting interstate journey. One thing is for sure, native or not, Australia is guaranteed to leave you in awe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Now, you\u2019re probably thinking: \u2018<em>Okay,<\/em> but <em>how do I do a road trip around Australia?\u2019. <\/em>That\u2019s where we come in. Using local insight, expert destination knowledge and incredible itineraries crafted by our network of Local Designers, we\u2019ve gathered together the five best Australia road trip itineraries with a wealth of information to help you plan your trip!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before we get stuck in, let\u2019s make sure you\u2019re here for the right reasons. We are about to introduce you to the five best Australia self-drive trips designed by local experts and packed with authentic experiences, whilst giving you all the help you need to plan your trip!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Read this post if:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You are looking for the best road trips in Australia<\/li>\r\n<li>You want to know how to plan an incredible road trip itinerary<\/li>\r\n<li>You want to know how much it costs to do an Australia road trip<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t read this post if:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You\u2019re looking for the best places to visit, instead, start with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/australia\/travel-guide\">Australia travel guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>You are ready to book your trip &#8211; instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/australia\/local-designers\">connect with one of our Australian Local Designers<\/a> who can design your free personalised itinerary in less than 48 hours!<\/li>\r\n<li>You don\u2019t want a serious case of wanderlust by the end of it<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Eager to Plan Your Australia Road Trip?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t wait any longer and are keen to cut out the hassle of planning a trip yourself, dive in and explore our gallery of extraordinary Australia tours now! Choose any trip to customise to connect with one of our in-destination locals who are ready and waiting to design, build and deliver your extraordinary designer journey!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Explore Australia Trips&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/australia-tours&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Here are a number of commonly asked questions about road tripping in Australia. We\u2019ve called on the expert knowledge, skills and local insight of our Local Designers at Designer Journeys to answer them!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does a Road Trip around Australia Take?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>How long is a piece of string?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your road trip down under could be a simple jaunt from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/5-day-sydney-blue-mountains-fishing-adventure-1792032372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney to the Blue Mountains<\/a>, or perhaps a lengthier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/7-day-south-australia-food-wine-self-drive-1792032326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uluru to South Australia road trip<\/a>, or perhaps you have something else in mind. The truth is, there is no perfect length for an Australian road trip. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve gathered the best five Aussie road trips below, each offering something entirely different for you to browse and see which suits you best.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does it Cost to Road Trip around Australia?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The cost of a road trip in Australia is determined by several factors:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>How long you want to travel for<\/li>\r\n<li>Where you want to go<\/li>\r\n<li>Your type of accommodation<\/li>\r\n<li>How much you plan to do<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Due to the many varying factors, it is difficult to determine an overarching cost. However, if you are eager to get your road trip itinerary sorted, you can specify your budget, needs and desired destinations or activities, and our Local Designers in Australia will design an itinerary within 48 hours. It\u2019s really that simple!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Alternatively, keep reading to see what you can expect to spend on any one of our five Aussie road trips!<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Five Best Road Trips in Australia<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/11-day-adelaide-to-red-centre-journey-1792025252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>1) Road Trip from Sydney to Queensland\u2019s East Coast and the Red Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4552 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4552 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090528\/photoholgic-xFkO2AAKc3A-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>14 days<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Best time to travel:<\/strong> Summer (December to February)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance travelled: <\/strong>1,520 kilometres (approximately and not all by car)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Horseriding in the Blue Mountains, helicopter ride to Sydney, catamaran cruise to Whitehaven Beach, Uluru sunrise hike<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Who for:<\/strong> Those that love to mix adventure with luxury<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Imagine a map of Australia\u2019s east coast dotted with luxury boutique stays, incredible outdoor adventures, gourmet dining experiences and a dose of culture; this image perfectly sums up this Sydney road trip to Queensland and Uluru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Beginning in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/new-south-wales-travel-guide\/\">New South Wales<\/a>\u2019 capital, you\u2019ll experience Sydney through the eyes of a local whilst also ticking off the unmissable activities &#8211; Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb and lunch on Bondi Beach? We\u2019ve got you covered. Next, the sheer splendour of Australia will be laid out in front of you at the world-class luxury Emirates One&amp;Only Wolgan Valley resort. Your private sanctuary stay will be punctuated by sampling gourmet menus, gin tasting, horseriding, luxury pampering and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>With a scenic helicopter ride back to the airport, you\u2019ll then fly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/6-day-relaxation-on-hamilton-island-1792025051\">Hamilton Island<\/a> in the heart of the Whitsundays and check into another five-star resort. The adventures continue over the next few days as you explore the stunning Whitsundays in all their glory. After a short stop in the jewel of the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, you\u2019ll hop on a plane to Australia\u2019s Red Centre where the latter part of your trip becomes an adventure-filled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/northern-territory-tours\">Northern Territory<\/a> road trip!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whilst there is a couple of cheats in this itinerary (two flights), it can be tweaked to your preference. Want to do the whole trip as self-drive? No problem, our Local Designers can arrange this for you as well as plenty of incredible stops and authentic experiences along the way to make your Australia road trip one you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Want to see the entire East Coast Australia road trip?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See what else is included in this extraordinary journey from Sydney to Queensland and the Northern Territory by tapping the button below! Hit \u2018customise\u2019 on the trip to connect with one of our Local Designers in Australia who can design your FREE personalised itinerary in less than<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 48 hours!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;See the Full Trip&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.designerjourneys.com%2Ftrip-gallery%2F13-day-australia-east-coast-city-and-beaches-1792028273|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/7-day-great-southern-self-drive-road-trip-1792032344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2) Victoria Road Trip from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4551 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4551 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090516\/mateusz-glogowski-Lw3vWwyLnks-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>7 days<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Best time to travel:<\/strong> Late Summer (March to April)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance travelled: <\/strong>750 kilometres (approximately)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Sampling Melbourne\u2019s unbeatable food scene, driving yourself along the famous Great Ocean Road, hiking in the Grampians, panning for gold in Daylesford<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Who for:<\/strong> Those who want to mix incredible views with world-class food<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/guide-to-visiting-victoria-australia\/\">Southern Australia<\/a> road trip is a fine chance to embark on an adventure packed with wildlife experiences, gourmet food tastings, and beautiful beaches as well as beguiling history and indigenous cultures. This journey is full of experiences that are guaranteed to delight and inspire every traveller.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The journey itself begins in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/2-day-explore-melbourne-trip-1792001424\">Melbourne<\/a> where your pre-arranged rental will be waiting for you to hit the road. Heading out of the city, you\u2019ll wind the windows down and breathe in the salty air as you travel along the Great Ocean Road encountering chic coastal towns and the wine region of the Bellarine Peninsula.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Two nights spent in a chalet in the Grampians will leave nature lovers and adventurers in awe of this sacred landscape. For your final two nights, you\u2019ll feel the gold rush in Ballarat, relax in the healing waters of Daylesford and even give the old fashioned panning for gold method a go!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Once again, this itinerary is fully customisable to you. Do more, do less; stay longer, stay less. It\u2019s all in your control when you design your Australia tour with one of our Local Designers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Intrigued by a Victoria road trip?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature, food and adventure lovers will find solace on this Melbourne to Grampians and beyond self-drive trip. Pique your curiosity and see what other extraordinary experiences are included in this road trip Australia itinerary!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;See What\u2019s Included&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/9-day-tasmania-self-drive-adventure-1792025105\"><strong>3) Ultimate Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4550 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-585x585.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/2560;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4550 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090503\/zachary-ferguson-OGfIl1BeyaI-unsplash-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>9 days<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Best time to travel:<\/strong> Summer (December to February)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance travelled: <\/strong>940 kilometres (approximately)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Gourmet food tour to Bruny Island\u2019s renowned artisan producers, sea kayaking in Freycinet National Park, majestic steam train railway journey along the West Coast<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Who for:<\/strong> Avid hikers who love to end the day with a glass of wine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Isolated from the rest of Australia, Tasmania\u2019s captivating natural beauty, thriving regional food scene and diverse cultural experiences have put it firmly on the map. Add to the mix its rugged peaks, shimmering waters and intriguing towns and you have yourself a road trip destination that deserves a place on any top five list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Fiercely protected by preservation laws, Tasmania\u2019s natural riches draw in nature lovers and avid hikers from all over the world. When it comes down to the best way to experience all of this richness, driving yourself is key.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Beginning in the island state capital of Hobart, your rental car will be waiting to whisk you away to Bruny Island, Freycinet National Park, Cradle Mountain and finally, Strahan. Through gourmet food tours, scenic cruises and wonderful wilderness hikes, you\u2019ll become acquainted with the history, culture and riches of Tasmania.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>One thing is for sure, Tasmania is not somewhere you\u2019ll want to rush from one destination to the next. Travelling at your own pace with a rental car allows you to take your time in each of these destinations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ready to plan your Tasmania self-drive tour?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make this trip yours by customising it to your preferences with one of our Local Designers in Australia now. Within 48 hours, you\u2019ll receive your free personalised itinerary to Tasmania and beyond!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;See What\u2019s Included&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/7-day-south-australia-food-wine-self-drive-1792032326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4) South Australia Road Trip Filled with Gourmet Food and Wine Experiences<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4549 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1917\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-1170x876.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-585x438.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1917;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4549 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-1170x876.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090452\/dylan-alcock-9GGiG9CwgEY-unsplash-1-585x438.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>7 days<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Best time to travel:<\/strong> March to May or September to November<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance travelled: <\/strong>320 kilometres (approximately)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Culinary foodies tour of Adelaide, chocolate and wine pairing at ChocVine, cheese tasting, winery touring in Clare Valley<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Who for:<\/strong> Foodies that want the thrill of a road trip without the long distances<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Unbeatable gourmet produce, world-class wineries, unique native wildlife and so much more defines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/south-australia-travel-guide\/\">South Australia<\/a>. For those looking for incredible, gourmet food and wine experiences, South Australia delivers three of the best destinations within a short distance of each other making it perfect for those that want to experience a self-drive trip without hours of driving!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>On this road trip from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/4-day-trip-to-adelaide-wine-country-1792017830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adelaide<\/a>, you\u2019ll venture deep into Australia\u2019s rich, gastronomic experiences, visiting one of the world\u2019s most renowned wine-growing regions, Barossa Valley, and engaging in the rich heritage of Clare Valley. Beginning in Adelaide, you\u2019ll indulge in award-winning restaurant menus, take a gourmet food tour of the city on foot and while away the afternoon sampling beers in <a href=\"https:\/\/coopers.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coopers Brewery<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As you move out of the city to the neighbouring Barossa Valley, you\u2019ll find yourself with a choice of over 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors to visit; a world of gastronomic delights awaits in this picturesque cluster of villages, rolling hills, stone churches and vineyards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your final few days will bring you to Clare Valley, where sumptuous fresh produce, breathtaking scenery and boutique wine experiences elevate the itinerary to spectacular.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Your self-drive South Australia holiday awaits!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your mouth isn\u2019t already watering at the thought of touring this region, then you\u2019ll want to tap the button below to read all about this trip in full. With a tremendous amount of gourmet experiences on offer, you\u2019ll want to connect with a Local Designer to get your personalised itinerary as soon as possible!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;See Trip in Full&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/5-day-red-centre-uluru-experience-1792041389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>5) The Best Uluru Self-Drive Tour in Australia&#8217;s Red Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4548 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1751\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-2048x1401.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-1170x800.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-585x400.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1751;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4548 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-2048x1401.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-1170x800.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090442\/karl-jk-hedin-w5wF5co3OBw-unsplash-1-585x400.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>5 days<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Best time to travel:<\/strong> May to September<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance travelled: <\/strong>800 kilometres (approximately)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Guided kangaroo sunset tour, swimming in the Ellery Creek Big Hole, the Mereenie Loop Drive, stargazing at King\u2019s Canyon, King\u2019s Canyon rim walk and desert awakenings dawn tour at Ayers Rock<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Who for:<\/strong> Those who want a thrilling outback road trip packed with unique experiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>The heart of Central Australia, the Northern Territory\u2019s \u2018Red Centre\u2019 is renowned for its ancient landscapes, awe-inspiring scenery and incredible stargazing opportunities. The best way to experience all this? A self-drive tour from Alice Springs to Uluru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The entire region is centred on the town of Alice Springs which is where you\u2019ll pick up your car ahead of the journey. Heading out across the desert sands, you\u2019ll pass extraordinary geological monoliths, travel through the West MacDonnell National Park and take on the famous Mereenie Loop Drive from Watarrka National Park to King\u2019s Canyon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>A night sleeping under a canopy of stars and ticking off one of the world\u2019s 20 best hikes in King\u2019s Canyon will be highlights of your journey before you continue to Ayer\u2019s Rock. On arrival, you\u2019ll hop on a camel to admire some of the most spectacular desert landscapes you\u2019ll ever see with Uluru and Kata Tjuta taking the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you hadn\u2019t already squeezed enough into your five-day Red Centre road trip, you\u2019ll spend your final morning on a unique desert awakenings tour with an expert guide experiencing the tranquillity of this land pre-dawn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Want to experience the ultimate Outback road trip?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any one road trip stands out amongst the best in Australia, a journey deep into the outback filled with marvellous, authentic experiences like this one, shines through. Your Local Designer in Australia can tailor this trip to suit your budget, travel style and more so you can get the most out of your road trip. Start your journey today!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Take me to the Outback&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Tips for Your Australian Road Trip<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Designing and booking your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/selfdrive-tours\">self-drive experience<\/a> with Designer Journeys means you\u2019ll always be in safe hands should anything go wrong before or during your trip. However, here are some top tips for driving in Australia to bear in mind!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Share the driving<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Australia is huge so depending on where you choose to do your road trip, you may encounter some long stretches of driving. If you can, make sure someone you\u2019re travelling with can share the driving with you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Watch out for wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Driving at night, dusk or dawn is not recommended in many parts of Australia due to wildlife that are most active during these hours of the day. Not only would it be saddening to hit a kangaroo, but they can do considerable damage to your rental car!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Pay attention to road rules and speed limits<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Hidden speed cameras can be costly in Australia so avoid speeding at all times. Plus, what\u2019s the rush? Enjoy the journey and take in the scenery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Roadside assistance<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Make sure you have this sorted before you begin your journey. You can often arrange this with the same company you hire your car with. Our Local Designers can take care of all of this official admin when designing your trip for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Outback driving<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re venturing deep into the outback, the rules are different. You\u2019ll want to make sure you have enough food and water should you break down, a satellite phone for emergencies and that you have told someone your route. Check out this blog for more <a href=\"https:\/\/theroad-islife.com\/best-australian-road-trip-tips\/\">outback driving tips<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Plan Your Australian Road Trip<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>At Designer Journeys, every Local Designer in our global network has been through a rigorous selection process to ensure they provide only the most extraordinary travel experiences, from the planning stages right through to travelling. By designing, building and booking your next trip with us, you can rest assured that you\u2019ll be in safe hands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our Local Designers use their unique destination insight, local knowledge and travel planning skills from decades of experience to design, build and deliver travel experiences that you won\u2019t find anywhere else. Better yet, every element of your trip can be completely customised to your needs, wants and desires.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Simply, explore our gallery of Australia trips, or start designing your own journey from scratch to connect with one of our Local Designers in Australia and they\u2019ll do the rest!<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Discover our Gallery of Australia Tours<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a huge range of trips with free cancellation, explore our gallery of fully customisable Australia tours to find your perfect trip!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Explore Australia Trips&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Interested in a road trip around Australia? Pin this post!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4559 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"446\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs.png 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-585x878.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 297px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 297\/446;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4559 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs.png 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14093358\/DJ-Pins_Grace-Blogs-585x878.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;4542&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;4.5\\\/5 - (2 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;128&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 128px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            4.5\/5 - (2 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With four wheels, the open road and an itinerary packed with authentic experiences, road trips in Australia take a deserving place at the top of many bucket lists. The country\u2019s extreme vastness&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"faq_json_schema":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[96,140,97,141,102,106,148],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v23.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries | Designer Journeys Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We\u2019ve compiled the 5 best Australia road trip itineraries with useful tips, local insight and expert knowledge to help you plan your trip!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We\u2019ve compiled the 5 best Australia road trip itineraries with useful tips, local insight and expert knowledge to help you plan your trip!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Travel Journal by Designer Journeys\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DesignerJourneys\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-09-14T09:41:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-08-05T07:35:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090605\/jeremy-bezanger-YGYVrp-by1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Grace Homer\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Grace Homer\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"14 minutes\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries | Designer Journeys Blog","description":"We\u2019ve compiled the 5 best Australia road trip itineraries with useful tips, local insight and expert knowledge to help you plan your trip!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries","og_description":"We\u2019ve compiled the 5 best Australia road trip itineraries with useful tips, local insight and expert knowledge to help you plan your trip!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/","og_site_name":"Travel Journal by Designer Journeys","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DesignerJourneys\/","article_published_time":"2021-09-14T09:41:22+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-08-05T07:35:26+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1707,"url":"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090605\/jeremy-bezanger-YGYVrp-by1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Grace Homer","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Grace Homer","Estimated reading time":"14 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/","url":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/","name":"The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries | Designer Journeys Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090605\/jeremy-bezanger-YGYVrp-by1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2021-09-14T09:41:22+00:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T07:35:26+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/e672fd2a7ec716c1b838cabb655683d5"},"description":"We\u2019ve compiled the 5 best Australia road trip itineraries with useful tips, local insight and expert knowledge to help you plan your trip!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090605\/jeremy-bezanger-YGYVrp-by1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14090605\/jeremy-bezanger-YGYVrp-by1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1707},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-5-road-trip-australia-itineraries\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Travel Journal","item":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Oceania Travel","item":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/category\/oceania-travel\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Australia","item":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/category\/oceania-travel\/australia\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"The Best 5 Road Trip Australia Itineraries"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/","name":"Designer Journeys","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/e672fd2a7ec716c1b838cabb655683d5","name":"Grace Homer","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot-2021-05-25-at-11.17.34-96x96.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot-2021-05-25-at-11.17.34-96x96.png","caption":"Grace Homer"},"description":"At my desk, you'll find me tapping out inspiring adventures, finessing incredible trips designed by Local Designers and focussing on all things content. Having lived in Southeast Asia between Vietnam and Bali for three years, I'm now keeping toasty with a cuppa in a little English town planning future adventures for which I have constant inspiration. Offline, there's nothing I enjoy more than long cycle rides, fueling the foodie in me and seeking out new spots - preferably all at the same time. Find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and keep an eye out for travel inspiration here!","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gracehomer1\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/author\/grace\/"}]}},"yoast_meta":{"yoast_wpseo_title":"","yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","yoast_wpseo_canonical":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4542"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4542"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4542\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8107,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4542\/revisions\/8107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}