A driving holiday is one of the best ways to see Australia, from a short weekend getaway to an extended road trip through the outback. Lee Atkinson has selected out the top 40 road trips around the country and clearly sets out detailed touring information for each trail. There is information on the best time to travel, itinerary options, attractions in towns, national parks, potential side trips, food and accommodation listings, maps and a 'kids spot' for family road trippers. With spiral-binding for easy in-car use, this guidebook will make sure you don't miss any of the best places on a driving holiday around this great brown land. Originally published as On the Road (New Holland) in 2005.

Author Biography

Lee Atkinson is one of Australia's leading experts on travelling in Australia. As a travel writer, Lee is constantly looking for fresh destinations, new ways to see the world and the latest holiday hotspots. Her work appears regularly in The Sun Herald, Well Being, nrma.com.au,Australian Traveller and a number of other lifestyle and travel magazines. She has also authored many Australian travel guides. When not travelling on assignment, Lee divides her time between Sydney and the New South Wales mid-north coast.