What are the most spectacular roads in Australia?

Located between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean, the Commonwealth of Australia is the world's sixth-largest country, covering an area of 7.7 million square kilometers. With a very diverse landscape, the country has thousands of stunning drives, ranging from coastal drives to high mountain roads.

The most iconic drives are the Great Alpine Road, Australia's highest year-round accessible paved road, and the Canning Stock Route, one of the toughest tracks in the country, running through the vast deserts of Western Australia. The Outback Highway is an adventure track you will never forget.

And the Eyre Highway features the longest straight stretch of road in the country, spanning 146.6 kilometers (91.1 mi) without any turns. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia. It’s also worth driving the Tanami Road, one of Australia's great outback adventure tracks, linking Central Australia and North West Western Australia, running across the Tanami Desert. Due to its size, Australia experiences a range of climates, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south, influenced by its size and geographical features. It’s important to plan accordingly before attempting any drive.

Old Telegraph Track (OTT) is a rugged road accessible only during the dry season located on Cape York in tropical North Queensland, Australia. Be sure to keep an eye out for crocodiles.

Great Alpine Road is a drive with stunning views located in Victoria, Australia. It’s said to be Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road and one of the most scenic drives in the world.

Bridle Track is an exciting 4WD track located in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The track is narrow and challenging all the way and features creek crossings.

Running through the vast deserts of Western Australia, the Canning Stock Route is one of the toughest and most remote tracks globally. It’s one of Australia’s best 4WD tracks.

Hyden Norseman Road is a very scenic drive in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The road stretches around 300 kilometers between Hyden and Norseman.

The Street with No Name is one of the Top Haunted Roads in the world. Located to the west of Sydney, Australia, locals claim there is something inexplicably evil about the viaduct and surrounding park, particularly at night. Some say an eerie presence can be felt; others tell tales of bizarre behavior displayed by small children and dogs that visit the area.

Outback Highway (or Outback Way) is one of Australia’s great four-wheel-drive odysseys: an adventure track you will never forget. It’s said to be Australia's longest shortcut.

Macquarie Pass is a mountain pass located in New South Wales, Australia. The road to the summit is one of the most famous drives in the state.

Dargo High Plains Road is a legendary road located in Victoria, in southeast Australia. It is closed by snow in winter and unsuitable for caravans (due to steep twisty sections).

Eyre Highway links Western Australia and South Australia via the Nullarbor Plain. It features what is said to be the longest straight stretch of road in the country: 146.6 kilometres (91.1 mi) without any turn. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia.

Located in the state of New South Wales, Australia, Wakehurst Parkway has long been the stuff of local legend, from a girl in a white dress to a phantom nun and ghost stories. It's one of the Top Haunted Roads in the world.

McKillops Road is a spectacular drive located in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. It's said to be one of the most hazardous and dangerous roads in the country.

Tanami Road is a very scenic drive linking Central Australia and North West Western Australia. It is the most direct route just north of Alice Springs to Halls Creek in the Kimberley, running across the Tanami Desert.

Billy Goat Bluff Trail is a challenging 4WD fire trail located in Victoria, Australia. The drive is not for the faint-hearted, inexperienced, or unprepared 4WD.

Located in Queensland, Australia, Bruce Highway is said to be one of the most dangerous roads in the country. The most perilous elements for the road are illegal and dangerous overtaking, and the road's length. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia.

Buntine Highway is a very scenic drive located in the western part of Australia's Northern Territory. It runs through remote areas of the country.

Bloomfield Track is an off-road 4wd track that winds its way through the majestic Daintree Cape Tribulation Rainforests of Australia.

Located in the Snowy River National Park, in Victoria, Australia, the iconic McKillops Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. It’s a significant engineering feat at the time.

Galston Gorge Road is a very exciting drive through the Galston Gorge, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The road features a series of very tight hairpins. It is prohibited to drive any vehicle longer than 7.5m, and even then, some need to back up to make the bends.

Condamine River Road is a spectacular drive in Queensland, Australia. The track crosses the Condamine River 14 times. It’s subject to flooding.

Tucked away in the Victorian High Country of Australia, Blue Rag Range Track is a spectacular off-road adventure. The track is very remote and rated as very difficult, definitely only for 4WD cars with good clearance.

Carpentaria Highway is a very scenic journey across the mid-section of the Northern Territory of Australia.

From the vast deserts to the forests of Tasmania and North Queensland, Australia is a road-tripper’s dream. It has many places where man and machine are put to the very limit. These tracks are among the most famous and thrilling long-distance four wheel drive tracks in the world.

Buchanan Highway is the name of a very scenic unpaved road located in the Northern Territory of Australia. This rugged route offers not only stunning landscapes but also presents challenges for adventurous travelers. Along the way, drivers will encounter river crossings and navigate through sections with washed-out areas and bridges damage.

Located in Queensland, Australia, the Burke Developmental Road is a great drive through savannah woodland country. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia.

Anne Beadell Highway is an awe-inspiring route that passes through extremely remote desert areas of Australia. The track is suitable for only well-provisioned and experienced four-wheel drivers. It’s one of the Australian longest roads.

Plenty Highway (State Route 12) is a very scenic outback road located in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Gunbarrel Highway is one of Australia's most famous and challenging tracks, running through some of the remotest areas in the country. It’s one of Australia’s best 4WD tracks.

Stuart Highway is an iconic Aussie trip, a very long drive through the different climate zones of Australia. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia.

Captain Cook Highway is a very scenic road through many pristine sandy beaches that winds alongside the coast in Queensland, Australia. It's one of the best coastal drives in the world.

Oodnadatta Track (OT) is an unsealed outback road located in South Australia. Steeped in history, the track offers one of the best outback drives in the country.

Tamborine Mountain Road is a very scenic drive located in North Tamborine, Queensland, Australia. This paved road is very steep, with an average gradient of 8% and a maximum gradient of 16% for 1.5km.

Talawana Track is a rough and often corrugated drive in the center of Western Australia. This track is extremely remote.

Alpine Way is a very scenic drive in New South Wales, Australia, offering great views to the south and into the high country of the Victorian Alps. It’s said to be one of Australia’s highest and windiest roads.

Redbank Range Railway Tunnel is located in the small town of Picton, in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, Australia. Over time, the tunnel has become a popular spot for photographers, urban explorers, and tourists seeking an offbeat experience.

The Australian Great Ocean Road (B100) is an outstanding coastal journey and one of Australia’s most famous road-touring routes, with awe-inspiring limestone cliffs and incredible rock formations. It was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and is dedicated to those killed during World War I, making the road the world’s largest war memorial. It's one of the most scenic drives in the world.

Thunderbolts Way is a very scenic drive in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, on the east coast of Australia.

Sandover Highway is one of the most remote roads in the Northern Territory of Australia. With almost six hundred kilometres of sand hills and corrugations, it’s one of Australia’s best 4WD tracks.

Tablelands Highway, also known as State Route 11, is a very remote drive in the Northern Territory of Australia. There are no towns or services along its length.

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