The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most iconic and scenic coastal drives! With a rugged coastline, craggy cliffs, quiet beaches and dramatic viewpoints, this drive hugs the southwest coast of Victoria. Add in hiking, surfing and native wildlife, and this is a definite one for your bucket list!

Best time to drive it: Summer (December to February) as the skies are clear and the views are epic.

For the more adventurous backpacker, the Gibb River Road in the Kimberley, Western Australia, is a true outback odyssey. Why is it more adventurous, you may ask? This is due to the majority of the road being gravel or highly corrugated, meaning a 4WD is a must. Originally constructed in the 1960s to transport cattle, it spans 660km in length and cuts through one of Australia's most vast, untouched wildernesses.

Best time to drive it: Dry season (May to November)

Australia's east coast takes in stunning beaches, epic coastlines, lush rainforests and endless adrenaline activities! Add into the mix some incredible wildlife, great surfing spots and plenty of sunshine and you have the perfect remedy for an amazing road trip! If you’re lucky, you might even spot kangaroos sunning themselves on the beach! Hiring a motorhome is the ideal way to experience this part of Australia if you want the flexibility to do exactly what you want to do.

Best time to drive it: Spring (October to November) or Autumn (March to May) as it's warm and less busy than the summer months.

Now we’re headed to the southwest corner of Australia and a scenic wonderland! From white sand beaches to world-class vineyards, arty cities to lush woodlands, Western Australia is home to arguably some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Why not add on a trip to Rottnest Island to get the ultimate quokka selfie?

Best time to drive it: The wildflower season blooms between September and November so this is a gorgeous time to visit! For keen hikers, the Coast to Coast walk is a stunning choice.

South Australia encompasses endemic wildlife, pretty scenery, world-class wine and an epic foodie scene, plus has one of the busiest calendar of festivals in the whole of Australia. With the quirky culture of Adelaide, the rolling vineyards of the Barossa Valley, the outback scenery of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges, and the wilderness of Kangaroo Island, this lovely region makes for a really memorable and unique Australian road trip.

Best time to drive it: Between December and February (Australian summer time) is a great time of year to head to this region. With hot beach days and warm summer nights spent sipping wine in wine country, what could be better?

The tropical Top End is the home of the crocs! Think dramatic national parks, tropical wetlands, amazing wildlife and authentic Aboriginal experiences....For confident drivers, this is the ultimate Aussie outback experience and the ideal location for an epic road trip.

Best time to drive it: With warm days and minimal rainfall, the dry season between May and October is without doubt the best time to visit the Top End.

Now, all there is left for you to do is pack your bags and head off on what is sure to be an adventure of a lifetime!