Destination 2020: Cheers to a knob of a year
A road trip seems a fitting end to this out-and-out knob of a year. But which one?The holiday season is upon us and as we continue to mourn postponed overseas holidays and the giddy sensation of a crisp boarding pass in hand, Aussies will find adventure on home soil, road tripping.
To farewell the year 2020 and all that it has given us (don’t get us started), the carsales crew set out to create the ultimate return to tarmac road trip guide to draw a line under the year that was, once and for all.
It seems however that the carsales team have already documented many a great road trip, from socially distanced day trips to whale watching spots, pretty much every inch of Tasmania, cracking good caravan spots, the worst roads in Australia, the search for Australia’s ‘big things’ and let’s not forget the best country pie shops.
It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Stinkhole in Tasmania, Sudden Jerk in South Australia or Tumbledown Dick in New South Wales, road trip aficionados will regale in tails of epic journeys punctuated by disappointing destinations – just like the ones on this utterly juvenile list!
So here are five destinations that offer nothing more than a chance for giggly inuendo – 2020 was a real 'knob' of a year. May we never revisit again...
Chinaman’s Knob, Victoria
We’ll start here because all Victorians deserve a god damn medal for surviving this year. Chinaman’s Knob is in Wilson’s Promontory where you’ll find some of the most pristine and ice-cold beaches in Victoria. Camping is the way to explore this part of Vic.
Two Mile Knob, Queensland
Inland from Bundaberg on the Queensland coast, you’ll find the mountain peak of Two Mile Knob. It’s uncertain whether anyone ever visits this place or whether in fact, it is accessible by car. It is, however, a great name nonetheless and could not be left off this ridiculous list.
Quality Knobs, Queensland
It’s not clear what defines a quality knob over a, well, one of questionable quality but it’s one of many found in the mostly sunny Queensland who also boasts famous knobs of Yorkeys Knob, The Knob, Iron Knob and Scrubby Knob.
Wallaby Knob, Northern Territory
A stone’s throw from Alice Springs near the intersection of Plenty and Sandover Highways you’ll find Wallaby Knob mountain peak. At which point you’ll execute a swift u-turn and head back to where it was you came from.
Prominent Nob, South Australia
It sounds obvious now you think about it, right? Prominent Nob is in Sandalwood South Australia which is, by chance, close to Mount Buggery. Sandy Knob and Nutt Knob can also be found in SA.
Remember to stay safe and enjoy the journey – because sometimes the destination may not be what you expect it to be...
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