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From coastal lookouts to tranquil wetlands, these pull-over spots across Australia offer the perfect place to breathe deeply, stretch your legs and soak in the views.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/scenic-stops-on-australias-iconic-coastal-drives-and-best-road-trips-to-pull-over-and-relax/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header.shellimg.jpeg/1757658138735/sea-cliff-bridge-header.jpeg","alt":"Scenic stops on Australia’s iconic coastal drives and road trips","width":3840,"height":959},"date":"2025-09-15T12:30:00Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/scenic-stops-on-australias-iconic-coastal-drives-and-best-road-trips-to-pull-over-and-relax/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/scenic-stops-on-australias-iconic-coastal-drives-and-best-road-trips-to-pull-over-and-relax/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on Sep 15, 2025"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/scenic-stops-on-australias-iconic-coastal-drives-and-best-road-trips-to-pull-over-and-relax/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author.shellimg.png/1757575007563/shell-pecten.png","alt":"shell pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/scenic-stops-on-australias-iconic-coastal-drives-and-best-road-trips-to-pull-over-and-relax/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003ETake time away from behind the wheel and soak in the views at these scenic stops.\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA good road trip is marked by many things: scenery, playlists, good company and the scenic stops you make between point A and point B.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're driving the Great Ocean Road, cruising the Pacific Highway or following the Hume Highway, these scenic stops along the way offer a chance to stretch your legs, breathe in the incredible views and reset your mind for the journey ahead.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ENSW: Pacific Highway – Lake Macquarie\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe turquoise waters of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitlakemac.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELake Macquarie\u003C/a\u003E stretch towards distant hills in a stunning display of blues and greens. It’s the perfect vista for a picnic beneath a shady tree, with the lake gently lapping at the shore, a calming background track for the mind. Ideal for families with little ones in need of an energy release and couples looking for a space to spread a blanket and soak up nature.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow to get there: Our pick is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Belmont-South-Foreshore-Reserve\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBelmont South Foreshore Reserve\u003C/a\u003E, located just off the highway, for its BBQ facilities, playground and picnic area.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EVIC: Great Ocean Road – Apollo Bay\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoughly halfway along the \u003Ca href=\"https://visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGreat Ocean Road\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/great-ocean-road/destinations/apollo-bay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApollo Bay\u003C/a\u003E is the kind of place that invites you to slow down. Park near the foreshore, grab a coffee and take a few quiet minutes overlooking the beach or wandering the pine-lined walking paths behind it. The gentle ocean backdrop, wide-open space and easy facilities make it a calming stop to stretch the legs before continuing to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/port-campbell-national-park/things-to-do/twelve-apostles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwelve Apostles\u003C/a\u003E and beyond. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow to get there: Pull over anywhere that takes your pick as you drive through town.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ENSW: Hume Highway – Goulburn Wetlands\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA haven for families during the well-driven route from Canberra to Sydney (or vice versa), the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/goulburn-area/goulburn/attractions/goulburn-wetlands\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoulburn Wetlands\u003C/a\u003E offer everything parents (and their kids) would want: space, wildlife and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-strategies-for-dealing-with-motion-sickness-in-cars.html\"\u003Efresh air\u003C/a\u003E. Grassy patches allow plenty of space to run and jump, while the elevated boardwalks that crisscross the wetlands make for excellent exploration. There’s an abundance of birdlife to spot, and the big blue sky mirrored in the still water of the wetlands counteracts hours spent on the road.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow to get there: Take the exit towards \u003Ca href=\"https://www.goulburnaustralia.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoulburn\u003C/a\u003E from Hume Highway/Remembrance Driveway/M31 from either direction.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWA: Indian Ocean Drive – Pinnacles Desert Lookout\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENowhere in Australia will you be afforded an otherworldly place like this to pause. At the \u003Ca href=\"https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/pinnacles-desert-lookout-and-drive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinnacles Desert Lookout\u003C/a\u003E, you’ll take in an awe-inspiring landscape where pinnacles rise out of the dusty, golden landscape. It’s a geological wonder that immediately shifts your perspective.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow to get there: Follow the well-marked signs from the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.westernaustralia.com/au/attraction/pinnacles-desert-discovery-centre/56b268ded5f1565045dac093\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinnacles Desert Discovery Centre\u003C/a\u003E where you will find the Pinnacles View Lookout.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ENSW: Grand Pacific Drive – Sea Cliff Bridge\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re on a solo road trip, a family getaway or a romantic escape, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.grandpacificdrive.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrand Pacific Drive\u003C/a\u003E has one thing no other road trip does: a feat of engineering juxtaposed with the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a uniquely uplifting reflection that’s best marvelled at from the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/wollongong-and-surrounds/stanwell-park/attractions/sea-cliff-bridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESea Cliff Bridge\u003C/a\u003E area, with multiple pull-over points to choose from. The elevation means you’re treated to breathtaking ocean views, where a quiet moment witnessing the waves crash along the coastline is the perfect reset for the remainder of your trip. You may even spot some \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/best-places-to-see-wildlife-in-australia-via-road-trip.html\"\u003Ewildlife\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow to get there: Find parking spots along Lawrence Hargrave Drive both before and after the bridge.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESA: Southern Ocean Drive – The Bluff\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://southaustralia.com/products/fleurieu-peninsula/attraction/the-bluff-rosette-head\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Bluff\u003C/a\u003E – or Rosetta Head – boasts sweeping views across \u003Ca href=\"https://visitvictorharbor.com/explore/encounter-bay/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEncounter Bay\u003C/a\u003E, some 97 metres above Victor Harbor. It’s a short one-way loop road with various vantage points to choose from. And if you’re road tripping between May and November, you may even spot a whale or two.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow to get there: Follow directions to The Bluff, Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EQLD: Great Barrier Reef Drive – Rex Smeal Park\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEver seen one of those iconic photos of a palm-fringed grassy patch looking out towards a stage of tropical bliss? This is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitportdouglasdaintree.com/places/rex-smeal-park\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERex Smeal Park\u003C/a\u003E, and it’s a must-visit scenic stopover on the \u003Ca href=\"https://tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/listing/itinerary/great-barrier-reef-drive/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef Drive\u003C/a\u003E. 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