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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Travelling around Australia by Car

The world’s smallest continent and biggest island is Australia. It is almost as large as the 48 adjacent United States. With 20.4 million people, mostly focused in the eastern and south eastern coastal urban regions. This means that there are tremendous open spaces to explore in the remainder of the country, and this can be best accomplished by car. Scenic coastlines, inland mountainous regions and verdant tropical forests with native plants and wildlife are there for the traveler to see.

You can easily organise for a car rental at the airport or hotel with an international drivers permit or a validated American or European drivers license. There are heaps of car hire companies providing many kinds of vehicles, from assorted makes and sizes of cars and SUVs to minivans, camper vans and RVs, minibuses, and 4WDs. There is a vehicle to suit any need or requirement. Just to exemplify, those who wish to camp can get camper vans that will sleep up to 6 people, and come fully equipped with a microwave, gas stove, griller and refrigerator. Some even have double beds, toilet and shower in addition to the mini kitchen. There are 4WDs that would be suitable for more rough terrain. If budget is sensitive, there are economy compact cars and economy campers. There are also convertibles and luxury large cars, if you want to travel in style.

If you are visiting Australia from another country, you should be knowledgeable with the driving conditions: driving on the left side of the road, observing the different speed limits (in kilometres) and regulations in the States to be visited, checking weather and road conditions before travel, letting police know of travel plans if driving in rural areas, making way for the road trains (a semi-truck hauling 3 large trailers), etc. The car hire company will usually supply you with thorough information on driving rules and regulations, supplies to take (most importantly, plenty of water), processes in case of emergency, potential dangers such as wildlife and driving at night, as well as accommodations, routes and resources on the road. Study and preparation in advance will ensure a successful and enjoyable car vacation in Australia.

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