Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Australia

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia reveals 38 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Australia that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. From passing the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, to travelling from Brisbane to the high tropics alongside the Great Barrier Reef, and exploring one of the outback's most beautiful corners across northern WA.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia:

Discover 38 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 2 weeks. Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives.

Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way. The 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: coastal drives, outback drives, historical drives, wine and wildlife drives, and national parks drives.

Local travel experts share why they love each trip. An essential 'Toolkit' provides information on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more.

Covers: New South Wales & The Australian Capital Territory; Victoria; Queensland; South Australia; Northern Territory; Western Australia; Tasmania.

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.