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Best Road Trips in Australia NRMA Blue Member Discounts
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Australia has one of the most picturesque coastlines in the world.

Whether it be the Great Barrier Reef, the Ningaloo Coast or our inlets and coves, it’s not surprising Aussies have a love affair with beach and jewel sea.

The NRMA is passionate about travel. We aim to inspire people to connect, explore and discover this great country through cost effective and seamless tourism and transport services. As the backbone of many regional communities and an employer of over half a million Australians, we need to ensure the tourism industry continues to grow. Through our Discovery Series, the NRMA will champion investment in transport and visitor infrastructure, partnerships that profile our regions, and technology that links visitors with the most iconic and best kept secrets this country has to offer. Read the first of our reports from the Discovery Series, Are We There Yet? The NRMA Roadmap to the Visitor Economy Roadmap.

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Road trip: Sydney to Kiama

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Take a trip back in time beginning at Patonga and ending at Port Stephens.
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Word champion surfer, Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilupo gives a guided tour of his favourite spots along the coast of northern NSW.
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Budget-friendly places to stay for your next family adventure.