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Take the long way home
Drive the scenic touring roads of North East Victoria
and the Southern Riverina at your own pace
NORTH East Victoria and the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales is Australia's premier inland playground, where every road allows you to take the long way home
Thousands of kilometres of highways, byways, and less-explored back roads, criss-cross the region from the High Country, to the Murray River and further north to the Murrumbidgee River, and over the past 57 years thecountrydriver has driven - well, almost - all of them.
We didn't ponder on our top four roads as they are the best, and there are so many other interesting roads through awe-inspiring scenery to choose from. We hope you enjoy driving them as much as we do.
So, what are you waiting for? Fill your tank/charge your battery and come exploring the region's great touring roads, villages, towns and historic sites with us.
Drive 1 - GREAT ALPINE ROAD
Arguably the best drive in the country (we believe it is the best) . . . more
Drive 2 - GREAT RIVER ROAD
One of the great drivers' and motorbike riders’ roads in the region . . . more
Drive 3 - SNOWY VALLEYS WAY
A laid back, scenic alternative to the busy/boring Hume Freeway . . . more
Drive 4 - GRANYA ROAD
Short, sharp, but oh so sweet. Excellent for those looking for a challenge. But beware . . . more
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Digital local motoring history books free to read on line
'The Thomson Diary', by E.L. Holmes, and 'A spirit of progress - 110 years of motoring in Albury-Wodonga', and 'Are we there yet, Mr Holmes?', by Darryl Starr, are popular local motoring history e-books that are free to read online. Click on a book cover and wait a few moments for the book to load.