For everyone who loves to travel the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has practically removed travelling off the table. However, lots of gorgeous and exciting places can be explored regionally –depending on the Australian state you’re residing in.

Getting Ready For The Road Trip

It’s best to prepare before heading off on this great Australian road trip. With that in mind, you’ll all need a dependable car, good accommodation, and awareness about COVID-19 checkpoints and the food that can be taken.

To be an adept road trip planner in the Land Down Under, check out the tips we’ve compiled for you. Also, some amazing websites and apps to help in planning your road trip are Roadtrippers Australia and NRMA. 

First of all, here are two things your designated driver would need: a valid driver’s license and a decent knowledge of Aussie road rules. As for vehicles, one option is car sharing. Read through this article of handy tips to get the most out of renting a ride in Australia, and ensure that you have up-to-date insurance!

Along the way, you need to plan the places you’ll be staying at, or you can always take camping gears. If you choose the latter, you can check out camping areas and caravan parks on websites for state and territory parks. Airbnb is one good alternative if you’d rather stay in a more lavish place.

Australia is all about its strict rules on biosecurity, which has been implemented for the protection of its cherished wildlife and agricultural trade. There are products and foods that you can’t bring into or out of particular places. Just check out all the must-know guidelines for local travel and driving through Australian states in the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.

The coronavirus conditions in the Land Down Under are always shifting on national and state levels. That’s why it’s best to be aware of the current border restrictions and quarantine requirements—you’ll catch the most up-to-date info on state and territory government websites.

Lastly, it’s also essential to know how to stay safe in exploring the great outdoors of Australia. If you’re still down to go on the best road trip with your pals in Australia after reading all this, we’ll finally give you the 7 best road trips to take in this country with your friends.

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