No visit to Australia is complete without a road trip. From coastal journeys and outback adventures, driving is one of the best ways to see this great Southern land.

Flying between cities means you’ll see nothing of Australia. You’re at 35,000 feet. However jumping in a car means the chance to experience our wide-open spaces and magnificent scenery. It means you can easily navigate between parts of the country where diverse wildlife such as kangaroos, crocodiles and emus roam free. It means pit stops in quirky small towns where you can share a beer with colourful outback characters in a legendary outback pub. When it comes to exploring Australia, nothing beats driving yourself.

Driving Australia can be easy on most routes, but you do need to be prepared for the distances. Once you find yourself outside the main cities, much of Australia is very spread out, and towns can be few and far between. So prior planning is essential, especially when it comes to choosing overnight stays to break up the trip.

For those traveling between Melbourne and Adelaide, we recently stayed at Horsham International Hotel which was the perfect overnight stopover for this route.

Horsham International Hotel: The Perfect Overnight Stop Between Melbourne & Adelaide

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The hotel can be described as contemporary, comfortable, and very clean.

The hotel can be described as contemporary, comfortable, and very clean.

Conveniently located on the Western Highway halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Horsham International Hotel is a fabulous overnight stop to break up the drive.

The hotel can be described as contemporary, comfortable, and very clean. 52 spacious rooms are available to accommodate singles, couples, or families, and rooms are large and incorporate modern décor. The ensuite bathrooms in each room are best described as oversize with a lot of room to move, and other in-room amenities include a bar size refrigerator with fully stocked mini bar, climate control, and desk with office chair.

An LCD Television with all available free to air channels for the area, as well as Foxtel channel selection sits opposite the bed. And of course, because you’re driving, parking is free.

The ensuite bathrooms in each room are best described as oversize with a lot of room to move.

An LCD Television with all available free to air channels for the area, as well as Foxtel channel selection sits opposite the bed.

We wouldn’t blame those who just want to check-in and kick back. Between the Duck’s Nuts Restaurant onsite with a full service bar, and the incredibly comfortable rooms, there’s not much reason to travel offsite.

This really is the perfect midway point between Melbourne and Adelaide, and a very comfortable place to crash. Though for those who do choose to stretch their legs, the hotel is within easy walking distance to the town centre and the visitor attractions of Horsham, with the scenic Grampians and the world renowned Mount Arapiles a short drive away.

All Horsham International Hotel rooms are non-smoking, and for those making the drive as part of a longer trip, there are laundry facilities located on the second floor. There is also a microwave available in the laundry for guest use.

The hotel can be described as contemporary, comfortable, and very clean.

Desk with office chair – WiFi is free.

The Duck’s Nuts Restaurant

The Duck’s Nuts Restaurant is open daily to both hotel guests and the public, and serves fabulous food. It seats 100 people, and is open for breakfast, coffee, and dinner. The menu offers a selection of local and international wines as well as an extensive range of beers and spirits.

As you drive into the parking lot of the hotel you may notice a vegetable garden with roaming chickens in the back. The restaurant sources local and fresh produce daily, to ensure the menu remains in keeping with the season.

There is an LCD television that allows guests to enjoy coverage of sporting events, daily news and other programs of interest.

Things to Consider When Booking

For a hotel located so conveniently on the highway, we were pleasantly surprised to have no issues with noise. If you’re a light sleeper, you can always request a room at the back of the hotel away from the road.

Those who require accessible rooms should book to stay on the ground floor, as the second floor is reached only via stairs.

Request the password for free WiFi on check-in. Wi-Fi is limited to 2 GB for one device.

To make a booking visit http://horshamint.com.au/. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and can provide you with the most up to date rates. We can highly recommend Horsham International Hotel.

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The hotel can be described as contemporary, comfortable, and very clean.

The hotel can be described as contemporary, comfortable, and very clean.

Megan is an Australian Journalist who has been travelling and blogging since 2007, with the main aim of inspiring others to embark on their own worldwide adventure. Her husband Mike is an American travel photographer, and together they have made the world their home.

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