Australia is a country that lends itself well to the road trip, with its wide open spaces, national parks, and well-maintained highways. However, there are some issues to consider before you get in the car. If you’re planning a road trip down under, make sure you check out this advice.
Know Your Route
A pretty good tip for any road trip, but the Australian outback makes this particularly important. Nobody wants to make an impromptu trip to Alice Springs, only to get lost en route. Have a clear sense of the cities, national parks, and monuments you want to see, and make sure you know how to get to where you’re going. Pack the car with provisions, including plenty of water.
Check Out The National Parks
People often think of the beach and all the sun, sea and sand that it entails when they think of Australia, but there are some stunning forests, deserts, mountain ranges and lakes scattered across this vast country. Three of the must-see national parks are Kosciuszko in New South Wales (home to Australia’s highest mountain), Flinders Range which is 300 miles north of Adelaide, and Litchfield in the north of Australia, which offers waterfalls amidst rainforest.
Take In The Culture
People have been living in Australia for around 50,000 years. Take in some of the awe-inspiring Aboriginal culture during your road trip, by going on a First Nations walk with an Indigenous guide. The options include exploring an ancient rainforest that is home to the Kuku Yalanji people, admiring rock art in the Flinders Range national park, or foraging for oysters using the same methods as the Bardi and Jawi people.
