For travellers feeling the pinch with the cost of living, there is no better time to hit the road and make your next getaway a road trip.
Going at your own pace and being able to take the whole family along, a road trip can be a great option to get away and have a break. Whether it be for a weekend getaway or a longer escape, here are some of the top trending road trip destinations at the moment.
PORT STEPHENS, NSW
A stunning coastal town just north of Newcastle, Port Stephens is renowned for its bucket-list worthy scenery, including its beautiful beaches, unbelievable scenery, and picturesque sand dunes.
KATHERINE, NT
Situated along the Katherine River, Katherine is home to iconic and important natural landscapes, hot springs, picnic spots, – the town offers a perfect combination of exploration and relaxation.
MORETON BAY, QLD
Described as a “little Maldives in Brisbane”, Moreton Bay is a small paradise on the northeast coast boasting lagoons, nature reserves, delicious seafood (Moreton Bay Bugs, anyone?). For the movie buffs, it’s also the filming location for Scooby Doo: Mystery Island.
DAYLESFORD, VIC
Situated in the foothills of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, Daylesford is host to both a quaint township with heritage architecture, hot springs, and fine dining spots, as well as some of Victoria’s most picturesque lakes and botanical gardens.
STRAHAN, TAS
Strahan is on the west coast of Tasmania, and offers World Heritage-listed wilderness – including sea, forest, sand dunes, waterfalls – on a former port with a historical town. Standouts include its gorgeous heritage railway.
ESPERANCE, WA
Home to some of the whitest beaches and clearest waters you’ll find in Australia, Esperance looks like the postcards tourists send when they visit the country. See kangaroos on the beach, sample contemporary, locally-sourced cuisine on the waterfront, and of course, take a trip out to see the iconic pink lake.
CLARE VALLEY, SA
Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest winemaking regions but offers so much more. The home of the Australian Riesling is also a gorgeous inland town only 90 minutes’ drive from Adelaide, with stunning natural scenery, heritage cultural buildings and architecture, iconic pop cultural landmarks like the Midnight Oil House, an artisanal hedge maze, and eateries that demonstrate why the region describes itself as a “mecca for foodies”.
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