Routes and trips
Australia's great routes, with distances, times and what is along the way.
How many days do you need to go from Sydney to Cairns on the east coast?
Distances, driving hours and days suggested by the sources for the east coast, with seasons that change from south to north.
How many days do you need for the Great Ocean Road?
The Great Ocean Road is 243 km long and its official itineraries run from 1 to 7 days. From October 2026 you must book for the Twelve Apostles centre.
How many days do you need for Uluru and the Red Centre?
Days suggested by official sources, distances from Alice Springs, the park pass and what changes with the heat from October to March.
How many days do you need to tour Tasmania?
The full loop published by Discover Tasmania takes 14 days and covers 1,863 km. There are also 3 to 6 day routes by area, and you need a pass for the parks.
How many days do you need to go from Perth to Broome on the west coast?
Tourism WA suggests 17 days and almost 4,000 km with detours. By the direct road it is about 2,200 km. The north and the south have different seasons.