{"id":1366,"date":"2020-10-16T17:09:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autoshippers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2020-10-16T17:09:34","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:09:34","slug":"the-best-road-trips-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autoshippers.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-road-trips-in-australia","title":{"rendered":"The Best Road Trips in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With its wild\ncoastlines, rugged outback, and expansive horizons, Australia is best explored\non the open road. There\u2019s so much to take in when adventuring through\nAustralia, around 2,969 square miles to be exact. With so much land to explore,\nit\u2019s no wonder tourists, expats<\/a>, and Aussies alike love hopping on the\nhighway for road trips in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From importing a car to Australia<\/a> to renting one upon arrival, there are\nplenty of excellent options for taking your travels to the highway. The great\nnews is, driving in Australia happens on the left side, so Britons will find it easy to adapt to\nAussie streets during their travels. The only thing stopping you is deciding\nwhich path to hit first. So, we\u2019ve put together our pick of the top five road trips in\nAustralia. Browse the options,\ntake your pick, and head out to explore beautiful Australia by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Ocean Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Great Ocean Road is one of the most popular road trips in Australia, and with good reason. The road winds along the Southern Ocean, framing its raw beauty in the window of your car. Between pristine beaches, rocky cliffs, and abundant wildlife, you\u2019ll see the best coastal Australia has to offer, all from behind the wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t hesitate to\ntake a detour, or several, to explore these scenes first-hand. Along the\njourney, you\u2019ll find opportunities to hike, plunge into the surf, or take in\npanoramic views at Twelve Apostles. The journey is around 249 miles, making it\nthe perfect weekend getaway for those itching to explore by driving in\nAustralia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Torquay <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Nelson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> You can make this trip in one day, but we\nrecommend taking at least three days to get the most from your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Centre Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Red Centre Way gives road trippers a unique experience of driving in Australia. This loop offers the chance to explore the vibrant red heart of the Land Down Under. Start in Alice Springs, working your way through beautiful mountains and desert landscapes until you arrive in Kings Canyon, located in Watarrka National Park. At the end of the trip, you\u2019ll stop in spectacular Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park before making for Alice Springs to complete the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to road trips in\nAustralia, this route is one\nof the longer options. With miles of scenic road, extraordinary hikes, and\nsunsets that light up the hulking red rocks, you\u2019ll want at least five days to\ntake it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Alice Springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Alice Springs \u2014 This is a loop exploring\nUluru and Kings Canyon along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> You\u2019ll want at least five days to make the\nmost of your time on this trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Big Lap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Big Lap is precisely as it sounds: a big lap around Australia. The epic 9,000-mile journey takes travellers along Australian Highway One, the world\u2019s longest national highway. You\u2019ll travel through several state capitals and experience the best the country has to offer. As this trip is long, you may want to do it in sections or save up for the occasion. Getting to say you circumnavigated on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure will make the mileage well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Anywhere you can hop on the Australia One.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Where you started! The big question is\nwhether to travel clockwise or anti-clockwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> It can take anywhere from six months to a\nyear to tackle the Big Lap. If you don\u2019t have the time, choose a section and\nhead out for an exciting weekend of driving in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Pacific Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Compared to The Big Lap, Grand Pacific Drive is a much shorter road trip in Australia. Start in sunny Sydney and venture out to a drive filled with blue skies and refreshing coastal views. You\u2019ll start in the lush Royal National Park, weaving through to Stanwell Park and then hugging the coastline as you drive over Sea Cliff Bridge. The journey gives road trippers countless opportunities to stop at lookouts, indulge in delicious seafood, and savour everything coastal Australia has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Royal National Park in Sydney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Nowra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> One, but we recommend taking the weekend\nto really enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Savannah Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nature-loving travellers will adore the Savannah Way, a road trip in Australia that takes you through five World Heritage areas and 15 national parks. This experience driving in Australia will connect you with the country\u2019s Aboriginal history, natural wonders, and impressive wildlife. The entire route is just under 2,300 miles, revealing gorges, waterfalls, and picturesque scenes at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Cairns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Broome<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> Take around two weeks to fully enjoy this\nroad trip in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Autoshippers<\/a>, we know all about shipping cars to Australia. We\u2019ve been getting vehicles from the UK to Aus for over 20 years. We offer door-to-door services and daily collections for vehicles, including classic cars, motorhomes, and motorbikes, so you can bring is all along on your road trip in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our weekly departures for RoRo car shipping are available from\nSouthampton and Sheerness to several ports in Australia. Our container car\nshipping services depart Southampton, bound for Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide or\nBrisbane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer full marine insurance<\/a> through Basil Fry Co, so you can rest assured knowing we have everything covered when it comes to shipping\nyour car to Australia for an exciting adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/a> to learn more about our services, head to our site<\/a> for a free quote, or give us a call at 0800 389 0784 to discuss importing your car for a road trip in Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With its wild coastlines, rugged outback, and expansive horizons, Australia is best explored on the open road. There\u2019s so much to take in when adventuring through Australia, around 2,969 square miles to be exact. 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