Planning Your Holiday around Australia
The world’s smallest continent and biggest island is Australia. It is almost as big as the 48 adjacent United States. With 20.4 million people, generally concentrated in the eastern and south eastern coastal urban areas. This means that there are wide open areas to explore in the rest of the country, and this can often be done by car. Pretty coastal lines, inland mountainous regions and verdant tropical forests with exotic plants and wild life are there for the traveller to experience.
You can easily arrange for a car rental at the airport or hotel with an international drivers license or a valid American or European drivers license. There are lots of car hire companies offering different kinds of vehicles, from assorted makes and sizes of cars and SUVs to minivans, camper vans and RVs, minibuses, and 4WDs. No matter what your needs and preferences are, there will always be a vehicle to suit you. Just to exemplify, those who want to camp can find camper vans that will sleep up to 6 people, and come fitted out with a microwave, gas stove, griller and refrigerator. Deluxe models will have double beds, toilet and shower in addition to the mini kitchen. If you are travelling in more rugged terrain, there are 4WDs. If you are travelling on a budget, there are economy compact cars and economy campers. There are also convertibles and luxury large cars.
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. Anticipate the car hire company to provide thorough information on driving rules and regulations, supplies to take (most importantly, plenty of water), procedures 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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