'Take the long way home'
and see some great places along the way
Photo credit: Dog on the Tuckerbox statue, Gundagai, Southern Riverina - Destination NSW
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NORTH East Victoria and the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales is Australia's greatest inland playground, 'where you get to choose your own adventure,' and where every road allows you to 'take the long way home'.​
Be inspired by four - plus more - of our favourite regional drives
Thousands of kilometres of highways, byways, and back roads criss-cross the region and over the past 57 years thecountrydriver has driven - well, almost - all of them.
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​We didn't have to ponder on our top four as they are no brainers. They are the best, but there are so many other interesting roads through awe-inspiring scenery to choose from and 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 highways, byways, back 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 . . . 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.
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