AC Country Road Trips

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AC Country Road Trips

Western stars • A tour to the outback Queensland towns of Longreach and Winton involves trains and boats and buses and provides insight into Indigenous and European history, as well as a host of natural and man-made attractions.

Tasting the Tweed • A picturesque setting and smorgasbord of delightful local food and drink offerings make New South Wales’ Tweed Valley a veritable treat for the senses.

Light fantastic • The Red Centre Way provides an extraordinary sample of the Northern Territory’s landscape and experiences from Uluru to Alice Springs.

Island wander • Kangaroo Island has long been South Australia’s free-range wildlife sanctuary, a place where all roads lead to transformational travel encounters.

Coasting along • Victoria’s Great Ocean Road delivers dramatic landscapes and history along with a smorgasbord of epicurean delights.

Opal hunters • Channel your inner gemstone guru with a road trip around the black-opal fields of Lightning Ridge, NSW.

A breath of fresh air • A road trip across the top of Tasmania provides plenty of opportunities to sample fine hospitality and produce, see spectacular natural scenery and blow away a few cobwebs.

Meandering to Moree • A slow trip through the NSW mid-north reveals insights into our pastoral past as well as artistic and cultural inspiration.

A new take on Kiama • Kiama is synonymous with its iconic blowholes, but this coastal NSW gem has more to offer than what meets the eye. As you hit the road and explore this region, you’ll discover a perfect fusion of coastal beauty, village culture and serene, rolling green hills.

Pilbara progression • From ancient rock art to an exploration of heavy industry, a road trip along WA’s Pilbara Coast reveals surprises at every turn.

European tastes • With airfares at exorbitant prices, a European holiday may be currently beyond the reach of many. However, a short drive from Melbourne to the Victorian Goldfields region can conjure a most Continental experience.

Bathurst and beyond • Long overshadowed by its high-profile neighbours in the NSW Central West, the historic gold-mining city of Bathurst and surrounding villages deliver treats for discerning visitors.

Roaming around Roma • Journey through south-western Queensland to discover authentic stockmen and women, the Carnarvon Ranges and the legend of Australia’s last bushrangers.

Desert discoveries • Australia’s most popular 4WD desert track offers challenges and delights for the well-prepared.

Pedal to the metal • Detour off the beaten track in central-western Queensland to follow a 200-kilometre sculpture trail that’s the work of local artist Milynda Rogers.