How long should you take to drive around Australia?

Posted on by Emilia Duggan

How long should you take to drive around Australia?

The Big Lap, circumnavigating the Australian continent, takes at least 3 months however the recommended amount of time is 1 year. The world record for the fastest lap around Australia was set in 2017 at 6 days, 8 hours and 52 minutes.

How do you do a road trip around Australia?

The Best Way to Travel Australia is by Campervan The best (and cheapest) way to experience Australia is to hire or buy a campervan and take a road trip. That way you can set your own itinerary, be spontaneous, take the road less travelled, and stop where you want for as long as you want.

How much money do you need to drive around Australia?

If you do a lap of Australia (lets say 30,000km), you can expect to pay around $30,000 for the whole trip. Of course, this is not a concrete number and there are lots of things you can do to make it less (or more!). Ultimately, it costs what you make it cost.

Do you need a 4WD to drive around Australia?

You don’t need a 4WD to drive around Australia, but you do need low range gearing to reach some of the most beautiful bits, because the really wild, wondrous places are almost always in out of the way places.

Is there a trip planner app?

Best Travel Planning Apps for 2022

  • Wanderlog.
  • Skratch – Build your own Skratch map.
  • Hopper – Flight & Hotel Deals.
  • TripIt: Travel Planner.
  • Sygic Travel Maps Trip Planner.
  • Packing Pro.
  • Skyscanner.
  • Roadtrippers: Trip Planner.

How do I fund a trip around Australia?

Short Term Casual Work

  1. Fruit & produce picking. Coincidentally many of the best regions in Australia to travel to also happen to be big fruit growing areas.
  2. Bar work & hospitality.
  3. Wwoofing.
  4. Caravan park temporary staff.
  5. Camp hosting.
  6. Cook/Chef.
  7. Casual labouring.
  8. Mine worker.

How long does it take to drive around Australia?

This Australia road trip planner is customizable depending on your wishes, but I’ve added suggested lengths of times in each location. I’m recommending at least six months to orbit Australia (this Australia road trip itinerary takes you into the centre as well). Australia is big and some days will consist of just driving.

What are the best road trips around Australia?

The Circumnavigation Around Australia This road trip can be started and finished from any point you choose, but it misses the central desert region of Australia with Uluru, the Olgas, and Coober Pedy. 2. Our Favorite Road Trip Around Australia

Where does the third route to Australia start and end?

The third route builds upon the second route by looping in Broken Hill, Mungo National Park and rural New South Wales. Its start and end points are Cairns and Sydney. See maps and itineraries of all three road trip routes on our Around Australia Trip Planner.

How long does it take to orbit Australia?

I’m recommending at least six months to orbit Australia (this Australia road trip itinerary takes you into the centre as well). Australia is big and some days will consist of just driving. Also, this itinerary doesn’t include for rest and admin days – so do take that into account when you plan your road trip in Australia.