Melbourne to Perth

Take the wheel on a laid-back shared road trip from Melbourne to Perth, where the journey is just as good as the destination. You’ll roll along the Great Ocean Road, wander through the Grampians, stop in Adelaide and the Barossa, then push west across the Nullarbor with the whole gang. Think salty air, long open roads, big skies and plenty of chances to pull over for a swim, a hike or a proper roadside feed.

This isn’t a guided tour with every minute mapped out. It’s a shared rental setup, so you’ll travel with a small crew of fellow backpackers, split the driving and cooking, and camp your way across some of the most memorable country in Australia. From limestone cliffs and pink lakes to giant forests, stingray-friendly beaches and that famously long straight stretch of road, this trip gives you a genuine taste of the south coast and outback west. If you’re after a flexible, social and seriously scenic way to cross the country, this is the one to jump on.

Know before you go: - This is a shared rental, not a fully guided tour, so you’ll travel and camp with other backpackers and help with the driving, cooking and setup. - The trip runs for 23 days and 22 nights, with fixed start and end dates and flexibility in how you spend time at each stop. - You’ll be camping, so bring the basics for life on the road, including comfortable clothes, toiletries, a towel and anything you like to sleep with. - The usual age group for this trip is 18 to 35 years. - Check-in details aren’t provided here, so confirm your meeting time and location with the operator before departure. - Some campsites and activities are suggested rather than prepaid, so it’s smart to have extra money for meals, park fees and optional add-ons.