The Perfect Roadtrip Destination
Australia, the sixth-largest nation in the world and a continent unto itself, offers almost 2.97 million square miles for you to explore at your own pace. That is one of the reasons to visit Australia. There are many cities and little towns for you to hop between and discover, as well as plenty of wilderness and outback to camp in and enjoy in isolation. This is the location to venture off the beaten path if you want to! You could decide to spend several months traveling throughout the country and visiting each state, or perhaps just a few weeks focused on the eastern half of the country. Evenings could be spent on the island of Tasmania!
Take it leisurely and enjoy the spectacular vistas along this renowned length of road before driving inland to visit some of regional Victoria's most popular attractions. The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most exhilarating drives, lined with breathtaking views of jagged coastline. You'll be in awe of the towering limestone rock formations known as the "12 Apostles," which are breathtaking at any time of day but especially as the sun sets and the cliff face glows a fiery red. Scale old lighthouses, seek for koalas as you approach Cape Otway Lightstation, and stop by cafes and bars with views of the Southern Ocean (Wye Beach Hotel is a local favourite).
But what if you don't have much time to travel by road? Between Melbourne and Sydney, you may take a road trip for three or four days down the coast. One of my current favorite road excursions is this one. It is lovely! Or, if you only have a day or two, you can travel the renowned Great Ocean Road by car! You must not miss this one.
