Australia is built for road trips. The combination of excellent roads, small towns, astonishing scenery, high-quality B&Bs and roadside hotels makes road touring an easy and rewarding way to see this vast country. It might be a long drive in some instances, but you'll soon discover that the journey is half the fun.

Experience the endless horizons of the outback. Visit modern cities and regions rich in history. Follow gourmet food and wine trails and meet the friendly Aussie locals - and unique animals - that make Australia one of the world's great travel destinations.

The routes come complete with indicative maps marking out key spots and overnight stops, driving directions, route highlights and key facts - including a rating for how challenging a drive might be. Find our the best places to stay and eat, the best places to visit and a host of other practical trip-planning trips. This guide takes the worry out of planning your adventure, making it easier to get your itinerary off the drawing board and get you cruising down the highway in no time.