For the second year in a row, Victoria’s iconic coastal drive route has been crowned the top destination Australians are looking forward to taking a road trip along
Dash Cam maker Nextbase has declared the Great Ocean Road as its Ultimate Road Trip for 2023 after it launched its survey back in October 2022 asking Aussies to pick their favourite from a list of 12 iconic drives.
The Great Ocean Road sign, Victoria, Australia
With over 1,000 votes, the Great Ocean Road finished ahead of the route from Cairns to Cape York, and the Margaret River Coastline. The Tasmanian Ring Road dropped from third in 2022 to fourth in 2023. The results show that 1 in 4 Aussie road trip fans are looking to venture along Victoria’s coastline.
Top 12 Ultimate Australian Road Trip Routes for 2023:
- Great Ocean Road, Victoria
- Cairns to Cape York, Queensland
- Margaret River Coastline, West Australia
- Tasmanian Ring Road, Tasmania
- Perth to Ningaloo, Western Australia
- Kangaroo Island, South Australia
- Darwin to Katherine, Northern Territory
- Grand Pacific Drive, New South Wales
- Great Alpine Road, Victoria
- Adelaide to Coober Pedy, South Australia
- Great Green Way, Queensland
- Lismore Loop, New South Wales
Supercar driver and Nextbase Ambassador, David Reynolds said he is looking forward to seeing Australians hit the road throughout 2023 to see the country but with increased traffic on the road to visit these iconic drive destinations, urges safety and patience to protect friends, family and other road users.
“We all love hitting the road with family or mates, stopping in at a local bakery on the way, there is no better way to see the country. The Great Ocean Road has amazing scenery along the coastline and into the Otway’s rainforest. It’s a must-drive for every Australian.
“Whenever you hit the road for a trip, safety needs to stay top of mind. Having a Nextbase Dash Cam will capture what you see on the road, and in case of an accident, the Emergency SOS feature will contact emergency services for you. It’s a must for me when I’m travelling with my family – especially along those long and windy roads along the Great Ocean Road. Plenty of cars are parked at the side of the road to capture a view of those breathtaking views, so be careful when passing or rejoining the road.” David Reynolds said.
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