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Road trips are a great way to see this vast country of ours and can make for memories that last a lifetime. So, whether you’re going away for a weekend or you’re off for a few months of exploring, we’ve got some tips to make your trip even more enjoyable.

If you’ve got your 4WD raring to go and are looking for inspiration for your next off-road adventure, we’ve got you covered with some of the best tracks in Australia.

When you’re packing the car to go camping it can feel like you’re playing a life-size game of Tetris. One of the key considerations is your vehicle size in comparison to the amount of gear you need to take with you. Whilst a lot of our tips can help with any sized car, your best bet is to take a 4WD or SUV camping with you for the extra space they offer. If you’re heading camping in a sedan be prepared to compromise on your load.

There’s something about summertime in this beautiful land of ours that makes you want to pack up the car and set off on an adventure. There’s so much to discover with road trips that take you to vast beaches, luscious mountaintops and desert plains. We look at the best road trips to take this summer.

Whether you live in the Sunshine State or are exploring whilst on holiday, here are some amazing road trips out of Brisbane and the Gold Coast that you need to add to your road trip list.

If you’re planning to make the most of the warm spring and summer weather and are heading on a road trip soon, we’ve got 9 Road Trip Hacks to help you return with lots of fond memories and your sanity in tact.

There’s nothing better than setting off for a road trip in your immaculate car, fresh from your local car cleaning experts. That light feeling you get from your clean car makes driving a treat. If you’re wondering what adventure to take in your car when you have your next day off or weekend break, these 5 underrated Victorian road trips will inspire you to try somewhere new.

Australia’s landscape is so diverse and beautiful, that choosing just one highway to take the crown is near impossible. From scenic ocean roads to vast stretches through the outback to winding mountain views, it’s clear why an Australian road trip is so iconic.

Everyone loves a game of tetris, but not when it’s 8am on the first morning of your road trip and the kids are running around, eager to arrive at your weekend destination. Oh, and those aren’t tiny tetris blocks that you’re sloting neatly into place, they’re huge heavy bags that you’re trying to jam into the back of your car.

You’ve treated your car to a gleaming hand wash, now it’s time to show it off and take to the road for a West Australian getaway.

Whether you have a day, a weekend or a week to explore, get your driving playlist ready for a road trip that will have you feeling like you’re starring in a car commercial. Cruise through country hills, past glistening coastlines, spectacular deserts and enjoy some of our favourite scenic rides and trips out of Perth.