Fill up for summer getaway
HOW far would you go with $500 worth of free fuel in your tank?
Summer is synonymous with road trips in Australia and The Chronicle is giving a lucky reader a chance to win one of 13 fuel vouchers worth just that.
Self-drive holidays account for 72% of domestic travel in Australia, according to Tourism Research Australia.
So we’ve come up with five of the best road trips to take this summer.
1. Pacific Coast: There’s nothing like the classic family holiday between the Gold Coast and Sydney. And there’s a reason why northern New South Wales is the most popular destination in NSW for caravan and camping visitors last year.
Take a surf at beautiful Byron Bay, snap a selfie at Coffs Harbour’s iconic Big Banana and cuddle koalas in Port Macquarie. How far? About 800km.
2. Great Beach Drive: Hop in the 4WD and explore the coastline between Noosa, Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island (by barge from Inskip Point).
Don’t forget to pack the tent and stay at one of the designated campsites. How far? 200km.
3. The Savannah Way: 40,000 travellers take this spectacular trip between Cairns and Broome each year, linking 15 national parks and five World Heritage areas. How far? 3700km.
4. Cairns to Cape York: A pilgrimage of sorts to reach the very tip of Australia. Uncover historical Cooktown, see rock art some 30,000 years old and walk among the world heritage Daintree Rainforest. How long? About 1200km.
5. Great Ocean Road: One of Australia’s most iconic drives to stop and admire the magnificent apostles, explore the Loch Ard Gorge, and visit places like Lorne and Port Campbell. How far? About 250km.
Where would you go with $500 of fuel to burn?
One lucky The Chronicle reader will win a $500 fuel voucher.
For your chance to win this great prize, visit www.thechronicle.com. au/fuel and fill in the entry form.
The competition closes on November 12, with the winner announced on November 13.
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