Trip Planner

We've travelled Australia far and wide over the years, gathering great getaway ideas and local tips for short and long family road trips we know you'll love.

Whether you're planning a trip on a shoestring budget or splashing out, the open road welcomes anyone with a sense of adventure and desire for discovery. Check out escapes in each state, explore travel advice, activities, accommodation, car hire, fuel information, maps and much more on the NRMA trip planner.

Make sure you check your roadside assistance and car insurance is up to date, so you can have peace of mind where ever you choose to travel.

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Travel inspiration from The Open Road

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Indigenous Travel

Discover Aboriginal culture

Australia is home to some of the most stunning and captivating terrains in the world, with each unique site possessing its own rich history, spirituality and sacred place in the hearts of our nation’s Indigenous peoples. To truly experience Australia, it must be seen through their eyes.

Indigenous food experiences

If you're yet to start learning and tasting your way through Australia’s First Nations cuisine and culture, now is the time to start.

Domestic trips

Road trips

Whether you've got two days or two weeks to spare, discover the beauty of your backyard with our handy travel guides.

Local guides

Plan your trip with your very own pocket tour guide rounding up the best places to eat, play and stay wherever you are in Australia.

Are you covered? Learn more about domestic travel insurance.

Where to?

New South Wales

From skiing in the Snowy Mountains to exploring the Jenolan Caves, NSW has something for everyone.

Queensland

From coastal drives in convertibles, to red dirt roads in four-wheel drives, where will your Queensland driving road trip take you?

Victoria

Encounter Australian wildlife, one of the world’s great coastal drives, beautiful gardens and superb food and wine throughout the state.

South Australia

Experience jaw dropping views in the Flinders Rangers, leisurely ocean drives along the Limestone Coast or chilling in culture-rich Adelaide.

Tasmania

Blessed with dazzling beaches, charming hamlets and a rich history, you’ll discover why Tasmania is Australia’s best kept secret.

Western Australia

From the amazing tones of the Kimberley coastline, to the raw beauty of the Margaret River region, embrace the state’s variety of destinations and natural attractions.

Northern Territory

Journey to a part of the country where blue skies and breathtaking landscapes make driving a pleasure.

Canberra Member benefits

With a blossoming food and wine scene, a multitude of galleries and museums, and a series of beautiful national parks, it's easy to indulge and find adventure in Canberra.

#WhyWeRoadTrip

At a time when the Great Australian Road Trip has never been more important to NSW and the whole country, let's rediscover our love of the open road and share the many reasons #whyweroadtrip.

Travel tips

Fuel watch and reports

Here are some articles below to help your vehicle's fuel consumption during the daily commute and stretch your holiday dollars further on your next road trip. Download the my nrma app for real time fuel prices across NSW.

Tips to get your car road trip ready

Many Australians head off on a road trip in the summer months, but long drives and soaring temperatures can put a big strain on a car, especially when it is towing a boat or caravan.

9 essential tips to prepare for a 4WD road trip adventure

Before taking on a road trip into Australia’s vast outback, these car checks are a must.

7 must-see roadside food stops two hours north of Sydney

Imagine if your next culinary road trip was about the 'journey', not the 'destination', and rather than stopping along the way to grab a bite, the food-stops themselves were the objective.