{"id":7115,"date":"2019-02-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=7115"},"modified":"2021-12-13T19:22:41","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T09:22:41","slug":"best-au-roadtrips-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/australia\/road-trip\/best-au-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Wow! The 10 best Aussie road trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aussies love a road trip &#8211; and there are plenty to choose from around the country. Here are 10 of our faves, counting them down from 10 to 1.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">10. The Explorer&#8217;s Way, SA \u2013 Adelaide to Wilpena Pound (via the Flinders Ranges)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ttX8VFy7RAnCJ4miaLtzybBVpPilFsGf\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To see some of Australia\u2019s most epic landscapes, a road trip along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Flinders-Ranges-Hotels.d553248623255227499.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Flinders Ranges<\/a> is an absolute must. This 500km drive on dusty red roads is home to rugged peaks, incredible cliffs and spectacular gorges \u2013 sights you need to see to believe. For an incredible family experience, pitch a tent for the night and marvel at the starry sky before setting off into the mountain ranges the following morning.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_1.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Flinders Ranges, SA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section2\">9. <\/a>Great Alpine Road, VIC \u2013 Wangaratta to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Gippsland-Hotels.d6051890.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Gippsland Lakes<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1A3LTrcXxpa1VmvohgfSKlW7KZszOIGna\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nMake sure you pack your appetite for this 339km adventure. After starting off in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Wangaratta-Hotels.d6129044.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Wangaratta<\/a>, taste your way around the Rutherglen and King Valley wine regions, and make sure to save time for a pit stop in Beechworth, where you can try Beechworth Bakery\u2019s famous lamingtons. When you\u2019re full to the brim, take a hike through the Mount Buffalo National Park or, in winter, hit the slopes at Mouth Hotham before resting up in the peaceful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Gippsland-Hotels.d6051890.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Gippsland Lakes<\/a>. One of the best things about this road trip is that it\u2019s great no matter the season.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stunning autumn foliage in Beechworth, VIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section3\">8. Heritage Highway, TAS \u2013\u00a0<\/a>Hobart to Launceston<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>They don\u2019t call it the Heritage Highway for nothing. On this incredible drive you\u2019ll find some of Australia\u2019s most outstanding architecture and design, all originally built in the 1800s by convict labourers. You could complete this 200km drive in a couple of hours, but it\u2019s better to take your time and really appreciate the relaxed country atmosphere. Start in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Hobart-Hotels.d6052485.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Hobart<\/a>, then spend some time exploring beautiful national parks, quaint towns and villages, and fascinating local museums before arriving in quaint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Launceston-Hotels.d553248635003664474.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Launceston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_3.jpg\" width=\"802\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u2019t look down! Cataract Gorge, Launceston, TAS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section4\">7. Grand Pacific Drive, NSW \u2013<\/a>\u00a0Sydney to the South Coast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1PUczFE9Rgh0tz-Bu10OmGs47bYxLIHad\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Less than an hour\u2019s drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Sydney-Hotels.d178312.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Sydney<\/a>, the Grand Pacific Drive makes for a fantastic weekend road trip. Starting in the Royal National Park, this 140km drive takes you through some classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/South-Coast-Hotels.d6049604.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">NSW coastal holiday spots down south<\/a>, including Wollongong, Kiama and Shellharbour. Give yourself a few extra days to make the most of it and you can check out all the South Coast has to offer, including stunning beaches, the famous Kiama Blowhole and Shoalhaven\u2019s fantastic wineries.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 791px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_4.jpg\" width=\"801\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iconic. The Grand Pacific Drive, NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section5\">6. Great Eastern Drive, TAS \u2013 <\/a>Hobart to the Bay of Fires<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Po2UFXgGDJ37wN2_Gpd9pxuCrffzpRbZ\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIf lazing on pristine beaches and sampling some of Australia\u2019s best produce sounds like your type of trip, then the Great Eastern Drive is for you. You\u2019ll cover over 176km of Tasmania\u2019s East Coast including the cultural hub of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Hobart-Central-Business-District-Hotels.d6305700.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Hobart<\/a>, with countless award-winning restaurants and delicious cellar doors to visit, as well as spectacular coastal views (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Bay-Of-Fires-Hotels.0-l553248635095928343-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Bay of Fires<\/a> is a highlight!) and even waterfalls if you travel inland. You can do this one in a weekend, but we recommend you give yourself a week so you can have time to stop and wander.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_5.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bay of Fires, TAS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"section6\">5. Gibb River Road, WA \u2013 <\/a>through\u00a0the Kimberley<\/h3>\n<p>This 660km adventure is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Kimberley-Hotels.d6052253.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">the Kimberley<\/a>\u2019s greatest highlights. Open for only seven months of the year (outside of the wet season), we recommend giving yourself a full two weeks to properly experience this epic drive. Book a 4WD and get ready to hike, swim and admire those awesome outback sunsets.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=17GU_OwZOkfxxvji0lIcrT5E8mTDujGYI\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 791px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_6.jpg\" width=\"801\" height=\"531\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There\u2019s a reason they close it during the wet season. Gibb River Road, WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section7\">4. Legendary Pacific Coast \u2013<\/a> Sydney to Brisbane via the Central Coast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1dbfMVh8wYgmjCVX8Z4iNXbVvkUlo9Ps2&amp;hl=en\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nGet ready for the ultimate family road trip! This 900km drive will take you to some of the best family-friendly hot spots Australia has to offer. With highlights including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Sydney-Hotels.d178312.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Sydney<\/a>, Treetops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Brisbane-Hotels.d179993.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOGvia\">Central Coast<\/a>, the Australian Reptile Park, The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Brisbane-Hotels.d179993.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOGvia\">Brisbane,<\/a>\u00a0the Legendary Pacific Coast is a hit with kids. The Hunter Valley wine region and Byron Bay make it a top choice for grown-ups too.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_7.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect for a pit stop: Coffs Harbour, NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section8\">3.<\/a>\u00a0Darwin to Litchfield to Kakadu, NT<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For a seriously iconic Aussie experience, an epic NT road trip is the way to go. Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks are some of the most important cultural sites in the country and the drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Darwin-Hotels.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AUSSIE-ROAD-TRIPS-BLOG-AU.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AUSSIE-ROAD-TRIPS-BLOG-AU\">Darwin<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Litchfield-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6086841-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AUSSIE-ROAD-TRIPS-BLOG-AU.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AUSSIE-ROAD-TRIPS-BLOG-AU\">Litchfield National Park<\/a> then onto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Kakadu-National-Park-Hotels.d181601.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AUSSIE-ROAD-TRIPS-BLOG-AU.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AUSSIE-ROAD-TRIPS-BLOG-AU\">Kakadu<\/a> is as enriching as it is fascinating. The 735km drive is a solid trip and takes around five days to complete, so plan accordingly, and be prepared to be blown away by the incredible sweeping views of Arnhem Land.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10191\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2019\/02\/07022e78-best-road-trips-australia-litchfieldn-national-park.jpg\" alt=\"Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, Australia\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take that ultimate holiday snap at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section9\">2. The Coral Coast, WA \u2013\u00a0<\/a>Perth to the Ningaloo Reef<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1m7jYmMTfJtgvXESt3Rts8FSBMTSYLRxv\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThis massive 1,200km road trip has it all. From chilling in the coastal city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Perth-Hotels.d180013.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Perth<\/a>, to trekking through the gorges at Kalbarri to swimming with whale sharks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Ningaloo-Reef-Hotels.0-l6142564-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">Ningaloo Reef<\/a>, WA\u2019s Coral Coast is a must-visit Aussie destination and hitting the wide, open road to explore at your own pace is the best way to do it. Give yourself at least seven days for this trip \u2013 there are so many unique and diverse experiences along the way.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_9.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yikes! A juvenile (yes, juvenile) whale shark at Ningaloo Reef, WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a href=\"section10\">1.<\/a>\u00a0The Great Ocean Road, VIC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1-nnNc34RtlWP9sQyzC2sjH5eSxqLpTEx&amp;hl=en\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hugging the Southern Ocean\u2019s windswept coastline, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Great-Ocean-Road-Hotels.d6135588.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG\">this famous 243km stretch of road<\/a> is a must-drive at any time of the year, with gorgeous ocean views and countless beach towns to explore along the way. Start in Torquay and give yourself three or four days to check out Lorne, Apollo Bay and iconic sites like the 12 Apostles before finishing up in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/aussie-travel\/top-aussie-towns-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Port Fairy \u2013 Wotif\u2019s Aussie town of the Year for 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/ef792979-6a2b-4df6-9b94-0e5da7789aa1\/ANZ-17903_600px_10.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 12 Apostles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<a class='vw-button vw-button--primary  vw-button--full-width' href='https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG.generic&#038;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_content=all&#038;utm_campaign=FEB-19-BEST-AU-ROADTRIPS-2019-BLOG' target='_self'><i class=\"vw-icon icon-entypo-suitcase\"><\/i> PLAN YOUR AUSSIE ROAD TRIP <\/a>\n<div id=\"searchWidget\" style=\"width: 700px; height: 250px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"widgetIframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/marketing\/widgets\/searchform\/widget?wtt=4&amp;tp1=wotifblog&amp;tp2=wotifblog&amp;lob=H&amp;des=&amp;wbi=7AC231&amp;olc=7AC231&amp;whf=4&amp;hfc=FFFFFF&amp;wif=4&amp;ifc=000000&amp;wbc=FFFFFF&amp;wbf=4&amp;bfc=3D3100&amp;wws=2&amp;sfs=H250FW700F&amp;langid=3081\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Heads up!<\/strong> Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before scheduling trips or making bookings, take extra care and follow all rules.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aussies love a road trip &#8211; and there are plenty to choose from around the country. Here are 10 of our faves, counting them down from 10 to 1. 10. 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