Most road-trippers head off from Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, which lies about 100 km. north of the starting point of the Great Ocean Road.

Just a 1.5-hour drive from Exmouth, Coral Bay ranked as Australia’s second most popular winter road trip destination, claiming more than five per cent of bookings.

Australia’s favourite interior stylist, Sibella Court, recently went on a road trip around the NSW Central Coast. Here, she tells Explore some of her favourite places along the way.