The NRMA has a long history of supporting regional communities. Why We Road Trip aims to inspire road trips across Australia and boost tourism in regional communities.

On the road, we reconnect with family and friends, discover hidden gems and help others. So pick a town, call your mates, pack the car and celebrate #whyweroadtrip.

Be inspired with our latest journey out to Broken Hill. An opportunity to get off the beaten track, rediscover adventure, fun and beauty. Connecting regional towns, communities and to Country.

Recovery for our regions

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Road trip to reconnect

Looking for a unique experience not too far from home? Discover Aboriginal culture experiences for those seeking a deeper connection with this land.

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Road trip to explore

Whether you've got two days or two weeks to spare, discover the beauty of your backyard with our handy travel guides and explore the regions.

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Road trip to help

With drought, bushfires and now the coronavirus pandemic, so many of our communities are really doing it tough. But you can help.

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Road trip with purpose to these NSW towns

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EV Road trip: Jugiong to Parkes 

Enjoy the gastronomic delights, explore the rolling hills, vast plains and rich cultural heritage as you traverse through the Riverina and Central West of New South Wales on this custom-made road trip.
Road trip: Blue Mountains to Bathurst in a day

Take a journey to Bathurst via the stunning Blue Mountains, Mudgee and Orange where you'll be rewarded with plenty of nature and food delights.
Local’s guide: Orange and Mudgee

Great wine, fine food and fresh air await in the historic country towns of Mudgee and Orange in NSW’s Central West.
Bank Art Museum Moree
Bank Art Museum, Moree
Moree Bank Art Museum are ready and waiting for travellers to return after a hard year of floods and COVID restrictions.
North-West NSW's Great Artesian Drive
A journey across north-west NSW has the potential to heal the mind, body and soul of road-trippers fresh from the stresses of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Local's guide: Tamworth

Australia’s country music capital has it all; world-class music, delicious food and wine, fascinating heritage and thrilling rodeo.

Canola Field Southern Highlands
Road trip: Southern Highlands

Experience the spectacular wilderness and wildlife at Australia’s most impressive National Parks between Sydney and Blackheath.
Local’s guide: Wagga Wagga

Known as the 'place of many crows' to the local Wiradjuri people, Wagga Wagga is NSW's largest inland city and it's a gem.
Local’s guide: Temora

Priding itself as ‘the friendly town’, its amiable residents aren’t the only attractions for Temora’s visitors.

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The NRMA has teamed up with Destination NSW to make sure you can see the best of NSW with an off-road adventure. Check out the video below for our top tips on keeping your car road-trip ready.


Whether you are heading out on the ultimate road trip or taking a drive to the local beach this summer, remember to take care and be safe on the road. We have the produced the top summer driving safety tips for you, the family and your fury sidekicks.

 

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