Celebrating 70 Years of Volkswagen Australia
The journey so far
From the very first Volkswagen that graced our Aussie roads, we've been on a mission to bring German engineering to the Australian people, making it not just accessible, but downright irresistible. Picture this: the satisfying thunk of a closing door, every detail meticulously crafted, and an unexplainable joy of driving - that's the essence of Volkswagen. We've always believed that even the tiniest detail can make a world of difference.
To celebrate 70 years in Australia and to mark the production start of the ID. range of Battery Electric Vehicles, we are about to set off on a Guinness World Record lap of Australia in our new all-electric ID.4, to draw the largest GPS image ever created by a car, comprising of the message of "70 years of VeeDub" and a map outline of our vast continent, covering more than 33,000km.
Along the seven-week journey, we will be capturing moments, heroing lovers of our brand, showcasing iconic VW models with interesting backstories and introducing the all-electric capability of ID. 4 to customers and hardcore “VeeDub” fans en route.
Meet the Drivers
Guinness World Record holder Rainer Zietlow and his co-driver and photographer, Marius Biela, buckle-up for a journey in the Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric SUV. Their mission? To celebrate "70 Years of VeeDub" by GPS painting and inscribing the message across multiple Australian states, culminating in a spectacular lap around the entire country. Extensive planning went into choosing the perfect routes to ensure the message stands out, navigating through Australia’s diverse and challenging landscapes.
Live Track the ID. 4 across Australia
Day 28
Headed for the WA boarder
Mount Gambier SA - Arno BAY
Day 27
Monuments and Manicured Greenery
Davenport TAS - Mount Gambier SA
Day 26
Rivers, Roads and a recharge
Hobart TAS - Davenport TAS
Day 25
Where the River meets the Strait
Davenport TAS - Hobart TAS
Day 24
Crossing at Corio Quay
Sale VIC - Davenport TAS
Day 23
At the water's edge
Sydney NSW - Sale VIC
Day 22
Rest Stop
Day 21
Winter Wonderland at Walwa
Walwa VIC - Sydney NSW
Day 20
Keeping things interesting
Shepperton VIC - Walwa VIC
Day 19
Vines and Vintage Cars
Kerang VIC - Shepperton VIC
Day 18
A day amongst the trees
Naracoorte SA - Kerang VIC
Day 17
A recharge in South Australia
Temora NSW - Naracoorte SA
Day 16
Making friends in Hay
Hay NSW - Temora NSW
Day 15
Glorious Sunsets to Vintage Charm
Ivanhoe NSW to Hay NSW
Day 14
Rest stop via Cobar
Nyngan NSW to Cobar NSW
Day 13
Tracking across the Western Plains
Dubbo NSW to Nyngan NSW
Day 12
Entering the Red Earth
Sydney NSW to Dubbo NSW
Day 11
Rest Stop
Day 10
Back in the city
Roma QLD to Sydney NSW
Day 9
When in Roma
Jundah QLD to Roma QLD
Showcasing Our
Community
#YourVolkswagen
As part of our ongoing 70 year celebration of VeeDub in Australia, we recently embarked on a journey to highlight our amazing owners and uncover their unique Volkswagen stories, as a way to give back to those that have supported and shaped the brand here across the last seven decades.
Day 8
Escape to Jundah
Hughenden QLD to Jundah QLD
Day 7
Future hub of renewable energy
Boulia QLD to Hughenden QLD
Day 6
Bypass via Boulia
Birdsville QLD to Boulia QLD
Day 5
Trekking to Home of Big Red Bash
Mt. Isa QLD to Birdsville QLD
Day 4
Day trip to the NT
Mt. Isa QLD to Northern Territory
Day 3
Going full circle
Emerald QLD to Mt. Isa QLD
Day 2
Crossing to the Outback
Pokolbin NSW to Emerald QLD
Day 1
Departure Day
Pokolbin NSW to Emerald QLD