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The Best Road Trips in Australia

From the classic East Coast run to the wild west and the Red Centre, these are Australia’s greatest campervan road trips — with distances, how long to allow, highlights and the best time to go. Drop any of them into the road trip planner for a full day-by-day plan.

East Coast: Sydney to Cairns

~2,500 km · 14–21 days · best Apr–Oct. The most popular campervan route in Australia — Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, Fraser Coast, the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Ocean Road: Melbourne to Adelaide

~1,000 km · 5–8 days · best Oct–Apr. The Twelve Apostles, surf-coast towns, the Grampians and the Coorong on a relaxed southern drive.

The Red Centre: Alice Springs loop

~1,100 km loop · 5–7 days · best May–Sep. Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon through the spiritual heart of the outback.

West Coast: Perth to Broome

~2,200 km · 12–18 days · best Apr–Oct. The Pinnacles, Shark Bay, Ningaloo Reef and Karijini — wild, warm and gloriously uncrowded.

Tasmania Loop: Hobart return

~1,400 km · 7–10 days · best Nov–Apr. Cradle Mountain, Freycinet, the Bay of Fires and MONA on a compact island circuit.

Savannah Way: Cairns to Darwin (inland)

~3,700 km · 14–21 days · best May–Sep. Gorges, waterfalls and the tropical savannah for travellers chasing the road less driven. Check vehicle and road requirements before you go.

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Road trip FAQ

What is the most popular road trip in Australia?

The East Coast drive from Sydney to Cairns is the most popular, taking in Byron Bay, the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef over two to three weeks.

How long do I need for an Australian road trip?

Allow at least a week for a regional loop like the Great Ocean Road or Tasmania, and two to three weeks for the East or West Coast.

When is the best time for a road trip in Australia?

Travel the south from spring to autumn (Oct–Apr) and the north and Red Centre in the cooler, drier months (Apr–Sep).

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