Hungry for Adventure: A New Study Has Revealed That Victoria Is Home to Three of Australia's Top Summer Foodie Road Trips
Plan your next road trip with the best food in mind, as a recently released study reveals why Victoria is ideal for adventures that combine driving and dining.
Now that summer is here, you've probably got more than a few road-trip ideas rolling around inside your head. However, when it comes to mapping out your journey, figuring out the most delicious pit stops to make along the way is almost as important as wayfinding between striking landmarks and breathtaking activities.
While the hours spent in the car might be long and occasionally tedious, knowing that a delicious feast awaits makes the time go that much faster. Fortunately, the team at ROLLiN' Insurance has put in the hard work to determine which road trips in Australia offer the most mouth-watering adventures. And as it turns out, Victoria scores high on the list overall.
Analysing 22 of Australia's most popular road trip routes, ROLLiN' gave each a score based on the quantity and quality of culinary stops along the way. Plus, the routes were weighted based on specific Google Maps metrics and social media buzz, helping to arrive at a largely scientific index that means your next adventure could be your tastiest yet.
Ranked sixth on the nationwide list, the coastal Melbourne–Sydney route is Victoria's best according to the results. While the full distance features 654 total food stops, the Gippsland stretch from Lakes Entrance to Sale is a particular highlight, offering local produce, cosy cafes and refined dining. Meanwhile, seafood lovers can stop at The Roe Australia in the 'burbs to discover a unique sea urchin experience.
As you may have predicted, the Great Ocean Road also ranks highly, landing at seventh on the list. Spanning 240 kilometres along pristine coastline, Fishos Torquay is a standout stop, featuring wild-caught seafood served overlooking the beach. Plus, with 4.5 stops every 10 kilometres, this world-renowned stretch is best for those who regularly find themselves a tad nippish. Rounding out Victoria's trio, the Great Alpine Road ranked ninth overall, admired for its highly rated food stops.
But for adventurers seeking Australia's top foodie road trip, they'll need to head to the Legendary Pacific Coast. Stretching around 1000 kilometres from Sydney to Brisbane, this drive meanders through the Hunter Valley's beloved wineries, Port Stephens' soaring dunes and the bohemian surf beaches of Byron Bay, with its 658 food stops attracting over 116,000 Instagram posts. So, pile into the car this summer and get ready to feast.
Head to the website to read the full report.
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