Driving Holidays
The world's greatest day drives
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Hug the corners on some of the world's most memorable drives
Great Australian road trips: NT
LAKSHMI SINGH The Northern Territory has something for everyone - from the scorched plains of the outback and the breathtaking beauty of gorges carved from sandstone to the wildlife, Aboriginal art and culture.
Tales from the tropics
SHERIDEN RHODES The Great Tropical Way - encompassing the magnificent Daintree, the lush Atherton Tableland and the tropical beachside town of Mission Beach - makes a fascinating road trip to take with kids, says Sheriden Rhodes.
Great Australian road trips: WA
LAKSHMI SINGH Planning a trip on the road? Here are a few reasons why you should discover the sights and wonders of Western Australia with your family.
Great Australian road trips: Victoria
LAKSHMI SINGH Planning a driving trip around Victoria? There's lots to entertain the entire family on your travels ...
I spy driving activity
Keep the kids entertained on those long trips with this I spy driving activity.
Australian landmark activity
Educate your kids on Australia's landmarks with this Australian landmark activity.
Australian states colouring activity
Teach your kids about Australia's states with this free colouring activity.
Australian States and Territories Q & A
Teach your kids about Australia with this Australian states and territories Q & A activity.
The best fun on four wheels
Sascha Jenkins With planning and patience, a family road trip can be the best fun on four wheels.
How to keep your road trip costs down
Sascha Jenkins With the current economic climate more Australian families are choosing to holiday locally and interstate. So bundle up the kids and read our tips on how to keep your road trip costs down.
Top ten things to entertain kids with on road trips
Jane E. Fraser Teaching kids to be good travellers takes some planning and patience.
Australia
Simple pleasures of a holiday on the road
On a family road trip Jane E. Fraser finds pleasure in board games, bush walks and a curbside cuppa.
New South Wales
Great Australian road trips: NSW
Long an aficionado of the summertime road trip, Lee Atkinson recalls her all-time favourites.
Top 10 tips for surviving road trips with kids
Kylie Orr I’m lousy at long distances with children in the car. I break out into hives at the very thought of a confined space filled with four bored children.
World's greatest drives
From a grand-prix circuit to the Arctic wilderness, we hug the corners on the world's most memorable day drives.
Tips for those long holiday drives
Jonathan Hawley Being on holidays is a lot of fun but getting there can be a drama. We share some tips for making long holiday road trips safer and more enjoyable.
Fun ideas for a long drive
Amanda Horswill Hi-tech is helping kids beat boredom (and parents stay sane) on a car trip, writes Amanda Horswill.
Australian animal memory game
How good is your memory? Have fun matching up the Australian animals with this cute memory game.
Australia word search puzzle
Essential Kids has created this Australian Word Search suitable for school years 4-6.
