Australia is the 6th largest country in the World and they have many roads which stretch for thousands of miles. If you drive into the Outback it’s not uncommon that you could drive for hours without seeing another car or town. This is why it’s vital that your journey is planned carefully and should include regular breaks along the way and you have plenty of water on board as the heat can be unbearable at times. Before you leave check that your vehicle’s air conditioning is working, the car is not prone to overheating, the spare tyre is fully inflated and mobile phone is fully charged. The Outback isn’t somewhere you want to get stranded!

A sat nav would be invaluable. Not only does it ensure you are heading in the right direction but also it will give you an excellent indication of how far and how long you are to the nearest town or your destination. If you are interested in hiring a sat nav for Australia then please take a look at our website.

Kangaroos and cattle can be a hazard on country roads and colliisons are commonplace. The wildlife is most abundent at cooler times so try avoiding driving at night.

If you are planning an extended stay in Australia to make the most of this beautiful country then you might want to consider taking some internal flights coupled with hiring a car in a few different destinations. From looking at a map it is quite easy to think that some places are a lot closer to each other than you think so always do your research first to ensure you have sufficient time to complete your journey.

Other information

Vehicles give way to the right, to help you in built-up areas these priorities are clearly signposted.

Always park on the in the direction your car is facing.

Trams in Melbourne can only be overtaken on the left and you must wait behind one if it stops to allow passengers on and off. Observe road markings at right turns so not to obstruct the trams.

Minimum driving age is Australia is 17.

Seat belts are compulsory for all passengers when travelling.