Qld road trip named among Australia best for solo travellers
Queensland has many gorgeous road trips to offer – but only one was named among Australia’s ten best for solo travellers.
Road trips offer freedom and the chance to disconnect – but going it alone can come with questions.
What if something goes wrong? Is the region safe to travel through alone? Will I be able to access help if I need it?
To cut through the guesswork, car insurance company iSelect analysed more than 20 popular road trips to determine the best road trips in Australia for solo travellers.
The findings are based on safety metrics that take into account factors such as mobile service coverage, solo accommodation options, rest stops, hospitals and the overall social sentiment of the area covered. All that’s left to do is fill the tank and hit the open road.
These are the 10 best road trips in Australia for solo travellers, as determined by iSelect.
Scenic views of Nambucca Heads. Photo: The Legendary Pacific Coast
1. Legendary Pacific Coast
This 1000-kilometre coastal touring route between Sydney and Brisbane has been crowned the safest and best road trip for solo travellers in Australia.
Why? It has 100 per cent phone coverage, plentiful solo attractions and superior logistical ease. Plus, it’s a visual feast. Expect sparkling beaches, charming hinterland-backdropped towns and world-class wineries in the Hunter Valley, promising endless delight.
Explore the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. Photo: AAP
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2. Great Ocean Road
From quiet nights under star-studded skies to winding coastlines and iconic sites like the Twelve Apostles, there’s a lot to love about Victoria’s legendary stretch of coast.
The Great Ocean Road has long been a favourite Aussie road trip, but now it is being recognised as one of the safest, too – its popularity making the area a place solo drivers can confidently explore. Full phone coverage, friendly locals and reliable accommodation options seal the deal.
Western Australia’s spectacular Boranup Karri Forest. Photo: Tourism WA
3. Cape to Cape
While lesser-explored and more remote, Cape to Cape within the Margaret River region of Western Australia is still one of the top road trips for solo travellers thanks to its great phone coverage, stunning yet quiet coastline and convenient rest stops.
Prepare to be awed by Boranup Karri Forest, the lighthouses at Cape Naturaliste and award-winning wineries.
4. Coral Coast Highway
The pink waters of Hutt Lagoon, Mars-like formations of the Pinnacles Desert and resident dolphins at Monkey Mia are enough to draw any nature-loving traveller to Western Australia’s Coral Coast Highway.
The route, which snakes from Perth to Exmouth along the Indian Ocean, scores high in rest stops, solo stays and attractions – though there aren’t as many hospitals as you’d find along many of the East Coast road trips.
Tathra Wharf on the Sapphire Coast of NSW. Photo: Destination NSW
5. Coastal Sydney to Melbourne
Speaking of hospitals, the coastal Sydney to Melbourne road trip has abundant facilities along the way – providing peace of mind for travellers concerned about medical access.
Phone coverage is also excellent along this well-loved coastal route, which offers plentiful wildlife (think koalas, dolphins and kangaroos) as well as oyster towns and sprawling national parks.
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Taking in the sights of WA’s remote South-West Edge. Photo: Tourism WA
6. South-West Edge
The South-West Edge tracks all the way from Perth to Esperance, passing some of the most astonishingly pristine (and quiet) beaches you may ever lay eyes on.
It’s one of the best Australian road trips for solo travellers with its moderate temperatures and copious scenic stops.
The stunning Sea Cliff Bridge. Photo: Destination NSW
7. Grand Pacific Drive
You’ve surely seen photos of NSW’s magnificent Sea Cliff Bridge, and it’s one of the highlights of the Grand Pacific Drive.
Drivers going the road trip alone will feel at ease knowing there are plenty of locals and travellers populating the region, making it easy to find help if anything goes wrong.
The delightful Clare Valley is part of SA’s Epicurean Trail. Photo: InDaily
8. Epicurean Way
Let’s not forget about South Australia and the gorgeous road trips it has to offer.
Take the Epicurean Way and tick off McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley while indulging the senses in fine wine and spectacular produce. Full phone service and ample accommodation ensure you’ll stay safe and connected the entire journey.
Breathtaking views are a major part of the trip from Adelaide to the Eyre Peninsula. Photo: Getty
9. Adelaide to Eyre Peninsula
When it comes to the best road trips for solo travellers in Australia, the Adelaide to Eyre Peninsula route punches above its weight. Think breathtaking cliff lookouts, fresh seafood, and cheeky sea lions and bottlenose dolphins at Baird Bay.
The historic, convict-built Ross Bridge on Tasmania’s Heritage Highway. Photo: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
10. Heritage Highway
You may have heard in-the-know history buffs raving about Tasmania’s Heritage Highway, the original, convict-built inland road between Hobart and Launceston that was developed by the state’s early European settlers.
Rich in colonial-era villages and quaint bridges, this road trip isn’t too far off the beaten path but still offers myriad surprises.
Republished from Australian Traveller
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