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Five Australian drives everyone should do at least once

From the Great Ocean Road to the Grand Pacific Drive, Australia offers some of the best road trips in the world, and everyone should complete these five incredible routes at least once in their lives.

Five Australian drives everyone should do at least once
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A road trip playlist about… being on the road

What better soundtrack for your next driving itinerary than a playlist that celebrates life on the road?

A road trip playlist about… being on the road
A young family of three stand by the boot of their 4WD wearing beanies and winter clothing, parked by a foggy field.

Cosy winter weekend road trips

Five east-coast road-trip destinations set to spark your winter wanderlust.

Cosy winter weekend road trips
A humpback whale breaches from the ocean, flipping backwards.

The seven best spots to whale-watch this season

Each autumn, whales start their annual journey north from Antarctica to warmer Australian waters. These seven spots, within driving distance of capital cities, are among the best places to glimpse these gentle giants.

The seven best spots to whale-watch this season
A road in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges is framed by autumn foliage.

Four road trips to celebrate autumn

The best spots to go ‘leaf-peeping’ in April and May across Australia’s east coast.

Four road trips to celebrate autumn
A section of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road seen from above

Victorian road trip ideas for the Easter holidays

Victoria is open again: and this Easter, there’s no better time to get back out on the road and explore the Garden State with one of these four driving itineraries.

Victorian road trip ideas for the Easter holidays
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New-generation holiday parks around Australia

Holiday parks have come a long way in recent years, with many boasting facilities akin to top resorts. But one thing remains the same: they’re an essential ingredient to an unforgettable road trip.

New-generation holiday parks around Australia
Friend hugging outdoors

Going the distance: stories of connection

As Australians re-unite with their nearest and dearest, three Shell customers share what the pandemic has taught them about life and human connection.

Going the distance: stories of connection
Looking over the Murray River at sunset

A Murray River adventure to remember

Follow the mighty Murray as it wends 230 kilometres west from Albury-Wodonga to Echuca-Moama on this epic road trip that spans two states.

A Murray River adventure to remember
Three kids playing games in the car on a road trip

Six games to keep kids entertained on a road trip

Pack away the devices and embrace the nostalgia of playing old-fashioned car games with the kids on your next road trip.

Six games to keep kids entertained on a road trip
A couple take in the view of Wineglass Bay from a lookout in Freycinet National Park

How to eat, sip and swim your way around Tassie’s east coast

Laid-back towns, spectacular swimming spots, remote walking trails and cute creatures – Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive has it all. And then there’s the food… Here’s a five-day itinerary taking in highlights between Hobart and the Bay of Fires.

How to eat, sip and swim your way around Tassie’s east coast
Car driving along the Great Ocean Road

Top Spots And Sweet Stays Along The Great Ocean Road

The blockbuster coastline, lush forests and pretty little towns along the Great Ocean Road are waiting to be discovered. Ready to go? Here’s how to drive it in five days.

Top Spots And Sweet Stays Along The Great Ocean Road
Australia most interesting wine trails

Australia’s Most Interesting Wine Trails

There’s a special romance to wine touring in Australia with their picturesque settings and meeting other wine folks for a friendly chat.

Australia’s Most Interesting Wine Trails
Beautiful Road

Australia’s Most Unforgettable Driving Roads

Australia has one of the biggest road networks in the world, totalling more than 877,000km. This almost endless ribbon of tarmac and dirt stretches to all corners and horizons of most states.

Australia’s Most Unforgettable Driving Roads
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How To Pack Your Car Like A Pro For Business Or Pleasure

Much like Tetris, packing a car is all about squeezing multiple objects into limited real estate.

How To Pack Your Car Like A Pro For Business Or Pleasure
Shell Roadhouse, Coober Pedy, SA

5 Iconic Australian Roadhouses

They’re as Australian as meat pies and didgeridoos. Often in the middle of nowhere, roadhouses provide fuel, food, friendly faces and somewhere to lay your head for the night.

5 Iconic Australian Roadhouses
Kids in car

Old-Fashioned Games Perfect For The Next Family Road Trip

Tired of your kids being on their screens all day – even when you’re road-tripping? Here are a few old-school alternatives.

Old-Fashioned Games Perfect For The Next Family Road Trip
A woman stands by her car, stretching her arms in the air

Five stretching exercises to do at a rest stop

A mini workout you can do on the road to keep those aches and pains at bay and help you stay focused.

Five stretching exercises to do at a rest stop