Iconic Journeys
In our busy, modern-day world where we expect everything to happen instantly, travel time is so often seen as an inconvenience and a waste, rather than an opportunity to take it easy, relax, stop and smell the roses. By catching the plane, we miss so many opportunities to see and do things at all the places along the way. If you are one of those people to whom the journey that gets you there is as important as the destination, you've come to the right place. These are the iconic journeys, using a variety of modes of transport, that will not only enhance you travel experience, but may well become the main feature of your travels.
Rail Journeys
Train travel has to be one of the most comfortable ways to see Australia. There is nothing quite like travelling through the more remote regions of Australia in the comfort of an air conditioned train, and nothing beats a train for getting around Australia's capital cities. The menu to the right will assist you in finding all you need to know about rail travel in Australia.
Interstate Road Trips
The cross country road trips detailed here are all on sealed roads that anyone can do in any kind of vehicle - 2 or 4 while drive, campervan, or towing a caravan or trailer.
Regional Road Trips
These journeys are ideal for anyone staying in a capital city who is desirous of getting out of the big smoke and exploring the surrounding countryside or regions beyond. As with the interstate road trips, these drives are all on sealed roads that anyone can do in any kind of vehicle - 2 or 4 while drive, campervan, or towing a caravan or trailer.
Roads Less Travelled
These drives are nearly all on sealed roads that anyone can do in any kind of vehicle. Those which aren't, or which have unsealed sections, are well maintained and easily negotiated if care is taken. Some are self contained regional trips from and back to a particular point; others are part of a longer journey to or from a particular destination.
Coastal and River Cruises
The cruises in this section generally involve at least one night's accommodation on board a vessel, and travelling substantial distances from one location to another. Day cruises, which involve exploring a waterway within a single day or part day, are covered in detail in the region sections of the state or territory websites in which they are located.
Outback Tracks
These are the major highways and tracks that thread their way through the Australian outback. Some are called highways, but they are far removed from what the average person might think a highway is. They are generally unsealed bush tracks on which travel in 2-wheel drive vehicles may be possible at certain times of the year, but generally isn't. The use of 4-wheel drive vehicles is recommended at all times.
