Ultimate Backroads & Detours: Australia

Discover Australia’s Hidden Highways and Scenic Secrets

Ultimate Backroads & Detours: Australia is the latest adventure-packed guide from seasoned travel writer Lee Atkinson, showcasing 35 of the country’s best off-the-beaten-path road trips. From remote wilderness routes to quirky town stopovers, this book is your ticket to exploring Australia far beyond the main highways.

A perfect companion to Ultimate Road Trips: Australia and Ultimate Coastal Road Trips: Australia, this guide is designed for every type of road tripper—solo travellers, couples, families, and adventurers alike. Each trip features must-see highlights, local eats, wildlife encounters, natural wonders, and charming hidden gems across all Australian states.

With easy-to-follow itineraries, including three epic interstate journeys, you'll find detailed drive difficulty ratings, travel times, seasonal advice, and weather tips—everything you need to plan your next unforgettable road trip.

Featuring both iconic and lesser-known routes such as the Flinders Ranges, Bucketts Way, Pioneer Valley, the Kimberley Coast, and even the evocatively named Road to Nowhere, this is the ultimate glovebox guide for discovering Australia’s wild beauty.