Category - Scenic Drives
Below is a list of all the pages on this website which I've categorised as being mainly about scenic drives.
Click on the titles (or the "read more" links) to go to that page.
Driving up Jacob's Ladder, Tas
Sometimes a drive is enjoyable purely because of it's scenery. Other times the nature of the road itself is as much of a feature as the scenery. The latter is the case with a section of zig-zag mountain road known as Jacob's Ladder in northeast Tasmania. While the scenery is lovely, it is the drama of ascending a series of hairpin turns up the steep side of a plateau which makes the ride a memorable one. Read more ...
Scotts Peak Dam Road, Tas
Tasmania's southwest wilderness is largely untouched by humans and accessible only to serious hikers. However two hydroelectric roads penetrate into parts of it, allowing anyone in a conventional vehicle to get a taste of this rugged wilderness. Panoramas of the jagged Arthur and Frankland Ranges, Mt Anne and Lake Pedder can be had simply by driving up a gravel road. Read more ...
A drive down the Waitaki Valley
The road has an uninspiring name and sees little tourist traffic. But if you enjoy mountains, lakes, dams and charming rural countryside, State Highway 83 is a pleasant journey down the Waitaki Valley, from New Zealand's Mackenzie Country to the coast. Read more ...
Up the plateau from Deloraine, Tas
Tasmania boasts many beautiful scenic drives. One of my favourites is the road which ascends from Deloraine, in the north, up the side of the central plateau. Steep climbs, hairpin bends, lush forest and panoramic views make for a pleasant driving experience. Read more ...
A drive through Boranup Forest, WA
Pleasant forest drives in Western Australia are not limited to the southern forests region. The Margaret River region, known more for its wine and surf, also has a delightful gravel road winding its way through majestic karri forest. Read more ...
The Queenstown to Glenorchy road, NZ
Could this be the most scenic drive in New Zealand? In a country abounding in quiet roads and beautiful scenery, such a claim is ambitious. Yet many consider this drive along the edge of Lake Wakatipu to be the best in the country. Read more ...
Ludlow Tuart Forest, WA
A minor detour off the bypass between Bunbury and Busselton reveals some unique native West Australian trees, growing almost to the edge of the bitumen of what was once the main road.Read more ...
Warburton to Jamieson: road of serendipity in Victoria
If you're after a great back-road in Victoria, taking the scenic and historic high road between Warburton and Jamieson in Victoria is hard to beat. Read more ...
