The country of Australia is roughly the size of the continuous 48 states. Trying to traverse the island in a rental car may be a daunting task (driving from Perth to Sydney could be up to 45 hours!), car rental Australia is an excellent option to see the major cities and stunning natural beauty up close. Most of Australia’s population is conveniently located along the coast, so taking your time to see multiple cities is a cost-effective and convenient.
An Australian vacation can provide you with almost any experience you can imagine. No matter the city, there is always a place in Australia for you to experience your favorite activities. Australia is home to natural wonders, vibrant cities, and spans large enough that visitors can take advantage of outdoor activities year-around. Remembering that Australian’s summer season is December – February. You can still enjoy a warm winter holiday in the north, but venture south in your Australia car rental to Victoria to experience Australian skiing in the Australian Alps. Also, Australia is has several World Heritage Sites including, the Great Barrier Reef near Brisbane on the Gold Coast, the Sydney Opera House, centrally located in the countries capitol, and Uluru Rock (also known as Ayers Rock) situated deep in Australia “Red Center”. These sites, while closely preserved, are open for tourist and offer experiences like you’ve never seen before.
Take your rental car along the world famous Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Adelaide. The road, not only breathtakingly beautiful, is a 255 kilometer memorial to the Australians that served in World War I. Along the way, you’ll pass surf-worthy beaches, dense rainforests, and scenic points like the Twelve Apostles. These giant limestone towers wondrously rise out of the South Ocean like remains of an ancient temple. Slowly eroding away, as they have been for the past twenty million years, there are only eight remaining, the last one crumbling in 2005.
Whether you’re looking for laid pack locals, energetic nightlife, exotic wildlife, or stunning oasis Australia has it all, and you can see it all with an Australian car rental.