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This page is dedicated to information about driving around Australia.
Part 1 - Uncle Vernon's Guide to Driving in Australia [PDF] - A handy guide to driving in Australia. Includes road conditions, distances, tips and advice.
Part 2 - Round Australia [PDF] - Long road trips and the round Australa trip with a real example. Stats on fuel usage and advice on places to go and things to see.
| Adelaide | Brisbane | Canberra | Darwin | Melbourne | Perth | Sydney | |
| Adelaide | ---- | 2050km | 1200km | 3030km | 730km | 2700km | 1415km |
| Brisbane | 2050km | ---- | 1240km | 3400km | 1680km | 4350km | 970km |
| Canberra | 1200km | 1240km | ---- | 3970km | 660km | 3760km | 290km |
| Darwin | 3030km | 3400km | 3970km | ---- | 3760km | 4030km | 3980km |
| Melbourne | 730km | 1680km | 660km | 3760km | ---- | 3430km | 880km |
| Perth | 2700km | 4350km | 3760m | 4030km | 3430km | ---- | 3975km |
| Sydney | 1415km | 970km | 290km | 3980km | 880km | 3975km | ----- |
The table below links to different state and territory road conditions. It can be a valuable resource for those trying to get off the beaten track or travelling in the tropical north. However, you should always check with locals to get a true picture of the conditions.
Also useful : Shell Petrol Pricing, from around Australia; fuel 'price watch' in Western Australia; and MotorMouth prices from around Oz.