Advice For Driving In Australia
From a local Aussie
Driving long distances in Australia is a regular occurrence and planning a road trip holiday is a great way to experience parts of the country. Often it is much cheaper than flying, or the destination you want to travel to is unreachable by commercial flights.
Over time, I have realised that what I see as common sense may not be for others. So, if you are interested in seeing all the off-the-beaten-track places Australia offers, here is some advice.
Many car rental companies have a maximum mileage limit or charge per km after a certain amount. So if you plan on doing a fair bit of driving, this is something to keep in mind.
Research the Route.
Australia is massive, and there is not much between towns in most of the country (unless you’re driving along the east coast). It’s only on the major highways that you have service centres with fast-food places and fuel.
Know where you are going and how long it will take, and plan out some stops where you can get fuel and snacks. Service centres will have toilets, and most small country towns usually have public bathrooms at the park.
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