continent

There’s something seriously magnetic about crossing Australia. The sheer size of the country beckons almost every red-blooded wheeler. For me, it’s not just about getting from one spot to another; it’s the journey in between (cliche, I know)—the red dirt, the stories, the isolation, and the friendships you forge along the way, that’s what takes a menial drive and turns it into an adventure. This is your guide to crossing the continent—the routes, the gear, and a few hard-earned (read; painfully learned) lessons to help you tackle the ultimate adventure.  Routes Ranked by Difficulty   The Easy ‘Must-Do’: The Nullarbor   I reckon it’s a rite of passage for every Aussie: crossing the Nullarbor. While it might just seem like one long, straight road with a distinct lack of trees, there’s something magical about this stretch, we well and truly proved that in Season 15’s continental crossing. 1,200 kilometres of tar, broken up only by a few roadhouses and the occasional emu crossing your path. It’s not a challenging drive by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s all about endurance. The sheer size of the sky and the emptiness of the horizon truly does give you a feeling of absolute freedom.  Plus, the best bit, the views and activities. Along the way you’ve got no shortage of things to break up…