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Discover Australia Beyond the Bitumen
At Our Dusty Backroads, we share honest, down-to-earth Australian travel stories and self-drive itineraries for those who’d rather follow dirt roads than tour groups. From dusty tracks on the Eyre Peninsula to quiet walks in the Adelaide Hills, we highlight hidden gems, remote stops, and real local experiences.
We’re Paul and Jeannie, a retired South Aussie couple in our seventies, still out there exploring – with a thermos, a camera, and a sense of humour. Our guides are packed with practical tips, scenic stops, bush camps, and small-town cafés that don’t make the brochures.
Whether you’re after coastlines, outback trails or laid-back road trips, we’ll help you travel smarter, longer, and with more meaning.
See you on the road,
Paul
The Great Aussie road trip is more than a drive
It’s a rite of passage!
Picture this: an almost endless red dirt Aussie backroad, your classic rock playlist on the radio, and a bag of Fantales riding shotgun. One minute you’re winding through lush rainforest, the next it’s open plains as far as the eye can see.
You have the time to randomly stop at tiny bush towns where locals share yarns and cold beers, and detour to hidden waterholes or quirky roadside attractions. You might get bogged, you might get sunburnt—but you’ll definitely get stories. Nights are for starry skies and campfire tales, days are filled with wildlife, wide horizons, and the freedom to go where the road takes you.
From coast to desert, rainforest to ranges—this isn’t a holiday, mate. It’s a full-throttle adventure. Fill the esky, chuck in your swag, and just drive. Australia’s waiting.
Some favourite road trips
Australia from a new perspective
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