Australia is bigger than it looks. Long outback roads, river towns and coastal detours reward travellers who slow down and leave room for the unexpected.

Skip the turn-back at the Twelve Apostles. This seven-day slow road trip follows the Great Ocean Road all the way west through Port Fairy and Cape Bridgewater to Mount Gambier, Beachport and Robe.

Drive from Mildura to Mungo National Park via Wentworth, the Murray-Darling junction and Perry Sandhills. This slow road trip guide covers route planning, outback road conditions, essential stops, day-trip options and why the journey from river country to ancient lake country deserves time and flexibility.

Mildura is a strong base for slow day trips into river country, wetlands and the outback edge, from Kings Billabong and Wentworth to Perry Sandhills and Mungo National Park.

Gippsland is a road trip for travellers who enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Historic gold towns, lakeside villages, long jetties, fishing ports and coastal wilderness create a region best explored slowly, with plenty of time for detours and unexpected discoveries.

Waterfall Way connects rainforest, waterfalls, escarpments, heritage towns, and dramatic mountain scenery across one of New South Wales’ most rewarding road trips.

The Mornington Peninsula is one of Victoria’s favourite regional escapes, combining dramatic coastlines, heritage villages, scenic walks, wildlife, wineries, and slower travel experiences just beyond Melbourne.

A slow regional road trip along Victoria's Silo Art Trail, from the Melbourne outskirts to the Mallee's dark skies. Painted silos, small towns and stargazing, plus ideas for the Sydney to Melbourne drive.

Slow down on the Great Ocean Road with quieter coastal stops, koalas and kangaroos, rainforest detours and tips for spotting wildlife away from the tour buses.

Swap the tourist buses for serenity. From the misty Acheron Way to the hidden Bunurong Coast, these five short road trips offer the best of Victoria’s wild landscapes without the traffic.

The 3,000 km Stuart Highway road trip from Adelaide's vineyards to Darwin's tropics: Coober Pedy, Uluru and Katherine Gorge, with maps, stops and outback survival tips.