Monitor 2,500+ Live Traffic Cameras Across Australia
From Sydney's harbour crossings to Perth's coastal freeways, access real-time traffic and street cameras covering every Australian state and territory. Monitor the Pacific Highway, Hume Highway, Bruce Highway, and major urban motorways with free 24/7 camera feeds spanning 2,500+ locations nationwide.
View Australia Cameras âAustralia's road network stretches over 817,000 kilometers, with approximately 355,000 kilometers of sealed roads connecting sprawling coastal cities with remote outback communities. According to 2025 data, the average daily commute time for Australians has increased to 64 minutes, a significant rise that highlights the growing reliance on real-time visual monitoring to navigate urban congestion. Our platform aggregates live traffic cameras and street cameras from state road authorities, municipal councils, airport operators, and weather monitoring services to provide comprehensive coverage of Australian highways, urban motorways, and regional corridors.
New South Wales anchors coverage with cameras spanning Sydney's M1, M2, and M5 motorways, the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel approaches, and regional highways connecting Newcastle, Wollongong, and the Blue Mountains. Transport for NSW operates one of the country's most extensive camera networks, covering every major interchange in the Greater Sydney area.
Queensland provides extensive coverage from the Gold Coast to Cairns, with TMR (Transport and Main Roads) cameras monitoring the Bruce Highway, Gateway Motorway, Pacific Motorway, and congestion-prone corridors around Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Townsville.
Victoria focuses on Melbourne's freeway network, including the Monash Freeway, West Gate Freeway, Eastern Freeway, and CityLink tollway. VicRoads cameras also extend to regional centres like Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo along key corridors.
Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania round out coverage with cameras on Perth's Mitchell and Kwinana Freeways, Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway and Port River Expressway, and Hobart's Southern Outlet and Brooker Highway.
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View All Cameras âState-by-State Coverage
New South Wales (700+ Cameras)
Sydney motorways (M1, M2, M4, M5, M7), Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Pacific Highway to Newcastle, Princes Highway to Wollongong, Great Western Highway to the Blue Mountains. Transport for NSW cameras cover every major interchange and congestion point across the Greater Sydney region.
Victoria (600+ Cameras)
Melbourne's Monash Freeway, West Gate Freeway, Eastern Freeway, CityLink, EastLink, and Tullamarine Freeway. VicRoads cameras extend to the Western Ring Road, Princes Freeway to Geelong, and Calder Freeway to Bendigo. Coverage of key CBD arterials and inner-city intersections.
Queensland (500+ Cameras)
Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Cairns, Pacific Motorway (M1) to Gold Coast, Gateway Motorway, Ipswich Motorway, and Sunshine Motorway. TMR cameras cover Southeast Queensland's congestion hotspots plus regional centres including Townsville, Mackay, and Rockhampton.
South Australia (250+ Cameras)
Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway, Southern Expressway, Port River Expressway, and North-South Motorway. Coverage extends to Port Augusta gateway, Barossa Valley approaches, and the Adelaide Hills. DPTI cameras monitor key metropolitan and regional corridors.
Western Australia (200+ Cameras)
Perth's Mitchell Freeway, Kwinana Freeway, Graham Farmer Freeway, and Roe Highway. Main Roads WA cameras cover the CBD, Fremantle corridor, and northern suburbs. Regional coverage includes Great Eastern Highway and Brand Highway approaches.
Others (250+ Cameras)
Tasmania: Hobart's Southern Outlet, Brooker Highway, Midland Highway to Launceston. ACT: Canberra's Tuggeranong Parkway, Parkes Way, and Adelaide Avenue. Northern Territory: Stuart Highway through Darwin and Alice Springs approaches. Plus airport, weather, and community webcams across all territories.
Key Highway Corridors
Highway 1 (National Circuit)
Highway 1 is the world's longest national highway network, circumnavigating the entire continent for approximately 14,500 kilometers. It connects all mainland capital cities and handles immense volumes of both regional freight and holiday traffic. Real-time monitoring along this massive circuit is essential for long-distance travelers to verify road conditions across diverse climatic zones.
Pacific Highway (Sydney to Brisbane)
The Pacific Highway (now largely the M1 Pacific Motorway) stretches approximately 750 kilometers along Australia's east coast, connecting Sydney and Brisbane through the Hunter Valley, Coffs Harbour, and Byron Bay hinterland. Camera coverage spans upgraded motorway sections, key interchanges at Hornsby, Wahroonga, the Hawkesbury River crossing, and major regional towns. This corridor carries heavy freight and holiday traffic, particularly during school holidays and long weekends.
Traffic camera infrastructure in Australia is managed by Live Traffic NSW, the national road authority responsible for highway monitoring.
Hume Highway (Sydney to Melbourne)
Australia's most critical freight corridor, the Hume Highway (M31) runs 840 kilometers between Sydney and Melbourne through Canberra, Goulburn, Albury-Wodonga, and Benalla. Cameras monitor high-traffic interchanges, rest areas, and sections prone to fog in the Southern Highlands and northeast Victoria. This dual-carriageway motorway carries the bulk of interstate road freight between Australia's two largest cities.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane to Cairns)
Stretching 1,700 kilometers along Queensland's coast, the Bruce Highway is the state's most important north-south corridor. TMR cameras cover the high-traffic sections around Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Mackay, along with flood-prone segments near Rockhampton and Townsville. This highway is particularly vulnerable to tropical cyclone damage and flooding during the wet season.
Melbourne's Eastern Freeway and CityLink
Melbourne's freeway network funnels traffic from eastern suburbs through the Eastern Freeway into CityLink, connecting to the Tullamarine Freeway (airport) and West Gate Freeway (western suburbs). VicRoads cameras cover the entire corridor, including the Hoddle Street bottleneck, Burnley Tunnel, and Bolte Bridge. This network experiences severe congestion during peak hours and major events at the MCG.
Sydney's M1/M2 Corridor
The M1 (Pacific Motorway) and M2 (Hills Motorway) form Sydney's primary north-south and east-west links through the northern suburbs. Cameras cover the Lane Cove Tunnel, Gore Hill Freeway, and the M2 connection to the NorthConnex tunnel. Combined with the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, these motorways handle a significant share of Sydney's daily commuter traffic.
Left-Hand Driving
Australia drives on the left side of the road. International visitors should pay close attention to roundabout entry (give way to the right), hook turns in Melbourne's CBD (a unique right-turn manoeuvre from the left lane), and highway on-ramp merging patterns. Camera feeds can help you preview unfamiliar intersections and interchange layouts before you drive them.
Weather and Seasonal Considerations
Bushfire Season
During Australia's bushfire season (typically October through March), smoke can severely reduce visibility on highways across New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Monitor camera feeds for haze and smoke conditions, particularly on the Hume Highway, Princes Highway, and Great Western Highway near the Blue Mountains. Road closures and diversions happen with little notice during active fire events. Always check state road authority alerts alongside camera feeds.
Tropical Cyclones and Flooding: Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory experience tropical cyclones and intense flooding during the wet season (November through April). The Bruce Highway between Rockhampton and Townsville is prone to flood closures, sometimes for days at a time. TMR cameras along these sections provide critical real-time visibility when conditions deteriorate.
Extreme Heat: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 40°C in inland areas, causing road surface damage and increasing breakdown risk on remote highways. The Stuart Highway through the outback and the Barrier Highway in western NSW traverse some of the hottest regions. Check cameras for traffic flow disruptions and ensure your vehicle is prepared for long distances between service stops.
Winter Conditions: The Snowy Mountains region (NSW/VIC), Blue Mountains, and Tasmanian highlands experience snow and ice during winter (June through August). Cameras on the Great Western Highway and Alpine Way help monitor conditions, though chains may be required on certain mountain roads.
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View live camera feeds to assess weather, traffic flow, and road conditions before your trip. Filter by state or search specific highways to find the cameras you need.
View Cameras Now âDriving Tips for Australia
Australia's vast distances and unique road conditions require preparation beyond what many international visitors expect:
Australia Road Safety
In 2025, Australia recorded 1,314 road deaths, a concerning trend that represents the longest consecutive increase in fatalities since the early 1950s. Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, have seen the sharpest rise in incidents. Using real-time cameras to identify incident locations and monitor the estimated 260 billion kilometers driven annually on Australian roads is a critical proactive safety measure for all motorists.
- Wildlife Hazards: Kangaroos, wombats, and emus are a serious collision risk, especially at dawn and dusk. Avoid driving in rural areas between sunset and sunrise when possible. Road trains (multi-trailer trucks up to 53 meters long) also require special overtaking procedures.
- Distance Planning: Fuel stops can be 200-500+ kilometers apart in outback regions. Always carry extra water and plan fuel stops carefully on routes like the Stuart Highway, Nullarbor Plain crossing, and outback Queensland highways.
- Speed Cameras: Australia uses fixed and mobile speed cameras extensively. All states have point-to-point speed cameras on certain highways, and penalties are significant. Our traffic cameras are distinct from enforcement cameras but help you understand traffic flow patterns.
- Road Trains: In the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Queensland, road trains operate on designated routes. These massive vehicles need extra room to stop and manoeuvre. Never overtake unless you have clear visibility for several hundred meters.
- Toll Roads: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane all have electronic toll roads (no cash booths). International visitors need to arrange a toll pass or short-term visitor pass before driving tollways like CityLink, EastLink, Linkt-managed motorways, or Sydney's M2/M5/M7.
Platform Features for Australian Cameras
Our platform provides 135,000+ cameras from 600+ sources across 130+ countries, with 2,500+ covering Australian roads and locations:
- State Filtering: Instantly filter to any Australian state or territory
- Interactive Map: View camera locations on a detailed map with clustering for dense urban areas
- Grid View: Browse camera feeds in a visual grid layout, sorted by state, city, or source
- Route Builder: Plan your road trip and discover all available cameras along your path
- Favorites: Save frequently checked cameras for quick access during your commute
- Search: Find cameras by highway name, city, suburb, or landmark
- Mobile Optimized: Check conditions on the go from any device with responsive design
- Real-Time Updates: Camera feeds refresh automatically based on each source's update frequency
Plan Your Australian Road Trip
Use our route builder to map your journey and see every available camera along the way. From coastal drives to outback adventures, monitor conditions before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I view live traffic cameras in Australia?
Our platform aggregates 2,500+ Australian traffic cameras from state road authorities (Transport for NSW, VicRoads, TMR Queensland, Main Roads WA) and other sources into a single interface. Visit the main page, filter by "Australia" or a specific state, and browse camera feeds on the interactive map or grid view. All feeds are free and require no registration.
Which Australian highways have live camera coverage?
Major corridors with comprehensive coverage include the Pacific Highway (M1) between Sydney and Brisbane, Hume Highway (M31) between Sydney and Melbourne, Bruce Highway in Queensland, and metropolitan motorway networks in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Coverage is densest in urban areas and along high-traffic interstate routes.
Can I see live Sydney traffic cameras on this site?
Yes. We provide hundreds of cameras across the Greater Sydney area covering the M1, M2, M4, M5, and M7 motorways, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel approaches, major arterials, and surrounding regional highways. Use the search function and type "Sydney" or filter to "New South Wales" to view all available feeds.
Are Australian traffic cameras useful during bushfire season?
Absolutely. Traffic cameras provide real-time visibility into smoke conditions, road closures, and diversions during bushfire events. Monitor cameras along your route to assess visibility before traveling, especially on the Hume Highway, Princes Highway, and Blue Mountains corridors. Always combine camera feeds with official fire and road closure alerts from your state's emergency services.
What should international visitors know about driving in Australia?
Australia drives on the left side of the road. Key considerations include vast distances between fuel stops in rural areas, kangaroo and wildlife collision risk (especially dawn and dusk), road trains on outback highways, electronic-only toll roads in major cities, and strict speed camera enforcement. Our traffic camera feeds help you preview road layouts, assess current conditions, and familiarise yourself with Australian driving patterns before getting behind the wheel.
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