Australia Road Trip Routes
Plan classic highway runs, coastal drives, alpine loops, and outback crossings — with clear places to stop and facilities along the way. Browse major routes below, then open each route guide for maps, highlights, timing, and nearby amenities.
Routes A–Z ·
Coastal Drives ·
Outback Trips ·
National Parks
Featured routes
- Great Ocean Road (VIC) — cliffs, beaches, lookouts
- Pacific Highway (NSW–QLD) — Sydney ↔ Brisbane coastal towns
- Grand Pacific Drive (NSW) — Sea Cliff Bridge to South Coast
- Stuart Highway (SA–NT) — Adelaide ↔ Darwin outback spine
- Eyre Highway (SA–WA) — the Nullarbor crossing
Browse by type
Highways
- Hume Highway — Sydney ↔ Melbourne
- Bruce Highway — Brisbane ↔ Cairns
- Great Northern Highway — WA interior
- Eyre Highway — SA ↔ WA
- Stuart Highway — SA ↔ NT
Coastal drives
Outback & remote
- Savannah Way — QLD ↔ NT ↔ WA
- Oodnadatta Track — SA
- Gibb River Road — WA’s Kimberley
- See more outback trips
By state/territory
Plan your stops
- Near Me — find toilets and amenities when you reach a town
- Accessible Toilets — filter for access and Adult Change
- Parents’ rooms & baby change — malls, visitor centres, transport hubs
- Public showers — coastal foreshores and some parks
- 24/7 & after‑hours — for late arrivals and long hauls
Timing & safety
- Rest every 2 hours; avoid dusk–dawn in wildlife regions
- Carry water and fuel on remote legs; check road and park alerts
- Summer: heat and fire risk; Winter/alpine: snow/ice and closures
FAQs
What’s the best first‑time route?
Choose a coastal drive with frequent towns and facilities, like the Grand Pacific Drive or Great Ocean Road. Plan stops with the AussieLoo app.
How long does the Pacific Highway take?
Allow 2–4 days Sydney ↔ Brisbane with overnights in Newcastle/Port Macquarie/Coffs/Ballina. Add time for beaches and headlands.
Is the Eyre Highway suitable for caravans?
Yes, it’s sealed; plan fuel and water between roadhouses, avoid wildlife hours, and consider 24/7 options for late arrivals.
Related pages
More routes and road-trip ideas: the Bruce Highway (Brisbane ↔ Cairns), Captain Cook Highway and Great Tropical Drive (QLD), Waterfall Way and Snowy Mountains Highway (NSW), Grampians Loop and Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges (VIC), Gibb River Road and Indian Ocean Drive (WA), Eyre Peninsula Coast and Fleurieu Peninsula Circuit (SA), Tasmania’s East Coast Drive and Cradle Country Loop, the Red Centre Way, Litchfield Loop and Kakadu Highlights Drive (NT) and the Brindabellas Scenic Drive (ACT). Check the Road Safety & Rest Breaks guide and a vehicle checklist before you go.