Ultimate Road Trip Holiday Checklist

In such a beautiful country as Australia, it is a must to explore the natural and urban scenes with a road trip. Whether you’re doing a cross country trip from coast to coast or taking your time exploring your state’s own backyard – here’s the ultimate road trip packing list to guide you through the various essentials to keep your get away running smoothly. Whether you’re a cycling fanatic who forgets their Car bike Racks or a city slicker from Melbourne who poorly anticipated the rain, these are some essentials to keep in your car.

Car Essentials and accessories:

• Your License and all that goes with it
  License, registration, a copy of your car insurance (just in case!), your car manual and spare tire.
• Roadside Emergency Kit
  Think battery booster cables, torches, emergency poncho, high-vis vest, whistle, tire pressure gauge, window breaker, spare tire tools etc.

Entertainment while on the road:

• Phone and charger
  An essential regardless.
• Handsfree kit for your phone
  It is illegal/dangerous to use your mobile while driving. Play it safe and keep your focus on the road.
• Bring your bikes and zoom around the board walks or bike trails throughout the country.
• The greatest Road trip playlist
  Make it yourself or use a streaming service for a no-fuss good time
• Favourite Camera and chargers
  Be sure to include a charging cable that can be used in the car. A USB cable usually does the trick.
• A book or two
  Or three, or four..

Comfort kit packing list:

• Sunglasses for the unpredictable glare and shine of the Gold Coast
• Blankets for cosying up for your mid-afternoon nap or to use as a picnic blanket when you’re hankering for a sit down snack.
• Car bike racks Melbourne has plenty of bike tracks to explore taking you from concrete jungle to grassy hillsides and beyond.
• Mints
  Fresh breath – a great pick me up.
• UV Window Shades
  For when you’ve got a long road ahead of you and the sun is shining through the one side of your car.
• Hand sanitizer
  Because not everything will be clean and sanitary.
• Travel pillow because comfy people are happy people.
• Travel Mug and Reusable Water bottle
  Great for convenience, great for the environment and lowers the chance of unnecessary spillage.
• A towel
  In case of unexpected downpour, or your motel doesn’t provide them or you spill your store bought coffee in the front seat – the potential for this item is uncapped.
• Day Pack
  For the spontaneous walk/hike or local exploration.

The often forgotten miscellaneous:

• Sunscreen
  An essential if driving around Australia where the sun is beating down on your through the glass all day. Avoid the look of truckers arm and the pain of a summer sunburn.
• Body Wipes
  Keeping you fresh with the boxed shower.
• Tarps
  For under the tent, over the tent, strung between the car and the tent. However you need it, the tarp will be.
• Lip Balm
  Keep one in the glove box and one in your bag so you’re never without this little lifesaver
• Toiletries, toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Rubbish bags
  It’s not rare to find parks that don’t supply bins, so keep a few in your car so you’re not leaving anything nasty behind.
• Snacks
  Always a brilliant idea.
• Tweezers/Swiss army knife
  Multi-tools like this are fantastic to have in almost all situations.

Hopefully you find yourself well prepared for anything the road brings your way – happy travels!