1. Escape the Traffic

Most scenic routes you may take in Australia are off the main road and are therefore great for avoiding crowds. They usually consist of back roads or coastal drives, so it is also a rarity to come across traffic lights, roundabouts, roadwork and traffic jams. They are also great for the prevention of road rage!

2. Photo Opportunity Galore

On your next car hire holiday, make sure your camera is at the top of your list of things to pack. Taking the scenic route allows you to pass some spectacular scenery, historic sites and places, beautiful beaches and interesting wildlife, which all should be captured on camera so the memories last you a lifetime.

3. Discover Hidden Treasures

If you opt to go off the main road, you may be rewarded with some sights and places you thought never existed. These places remain hidden because they are not often passed and therefore don't become well known. Who knows you may find something that will end up being the highlight of your trip.

4. 4WD Excitement

If you have hired a 4WD vehicle, the scenic route is definitely the way to go for you! These routes often have side roads or paths to National Parks, rainforests and hidden beaches. These are great to trek in your 4WD and it is guaranteed to be an experience to remember forever.

5. Great Camping Opportunities

Taking a family camping trip? If you don't want to stay in a caravan park and would prefer a National Park, beach or bush setting, your best bet is to take the scenic route.

6. The Scenery

As the name 'scenic route' suggests, the scenery is the most obvious reason to take the scenic route. From beaches to headlands, rainforest to bushland, National Parks to desert, Australian scenery offers something truly amazing, like nowhere else in the world.

7. Bushwalks and Side Roads

Ever driven down the highway and had a sudden urge to hop out of the car and go for a walk to stretch your legs? Well chances are, you are not going to find somewhere like this on a main road, whereas a scenic route is overflowing with them. Take a walk along a hidden beach of luscious bush track; if anything at all, do it to take a break from driving.

8. Lookouts

Most scenic routes in Australia are pretty much guaranteed to encompass at least one lookout point. Stretch your legs and put your camera to good use while you soak up the beautiful sights that Australia has to offer!

9. Sometimes it IS quicker

Although the scenic route is usually the so called 'long way', at times it can actually work out quicker. Take into account the lack of traffic and the short-cuts that the back roads can make and you may just wind up at your destination earlier then expected.

10. Spend extra time with the family

Taking the scenic drive really is the best way to go if you are embarking on a family holiday. The extra time the scenic route will give you will allow for extra time to bond with the kids and spend some quality family time together!