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Australia

Tourist information www.australia.com

Low cost car rental deals throughout Australia.

Australia is a vast area, rich in natural attractions with a wide range of wonderful experiences to offer. With so much to see and do, planning your holiday can be a challenge. Discover the diversity of the four states of Australia with the opportunity to explore cosmopolitan cities with easy-going lifestyles, world-class cuisine and fine New World wines.

Motorhome Hire: A motorhome holiday allows you the freedom to explore Australia in your own time, stopping when and where you want to and saving on hotel costs. Driving is on the left-hand side and traffic is generally lighter than in the UK. Choose from collecting and returning your vehicle to the same location, one-way rentals or multiple hires. Depots are located in Sydney, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne and Perth.

Car Hire: If you like to be independent, then a self drive holiday will help you get off-the-beaten-track to explore the genuine lifestyle and character that Oz has to offer. With a wide range of pick-up points you can plan your car hire requirements to spend less time driving and more relaxing. Fly one way, drive the other. Book online now to reserve you car hire with special low cost holiday rates.

Sydney: Renowned for its beaches, parklands, and beautiful harbour, Sydney is made up of distinct districts. Darling Harbour, with Cockle Bay, is one of Sydney's leading waterfront destinations with excellent shopping and entertainment. Explore the maze of original cobblestone lanes that lead to a range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Take a harbour cruise for spectacular views of the magnificent Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the modern city skyline.

Eating out: Kings Cross is a buzzing precinct featuring nightclubs, cabarets and the city's top restaurants. Bondi and Manly are classic examples of Sydney's beach culture.

Melbourne: Famous for its style, beautiful buildings, fantastic shopping and a wealth of sporting and cultural events. This attractive garden city combines elegant Victorian architecture with superb shops, markets, theatres and beautiful parks. Jump a tram, browse the Queen Victoria markets, ride the Puffing Billy steam train or simply watch the world go by from a riverside café.

Perth: The cosmopolitan city of Perth is located on the beautiful Swan River. Perth enjoys more hours of sunshine than ant other state capital in Australia. Perth has it all - glittering skyscrapers, sophisticated shopping malls, riverside and beachside restaurants and cafes, world-class golf courses, over 50 miles of sandy beaches and a diverse selection of surrounding attractions to explore.

Ayers Rock: The spiritual heart of Australia. Known as Uluru by the Aboriginal people, Ayers Rock is the worlds most famous monolith and possibly Australia's most famous icon, its fiery glow a source of wonder and inspiration.

Brisbane: Besides being the gateway to the 'sunshine state Brisbane offers great weather and is a city of bright lights, beautiful parks and exciting cultural scene. Brisbane offers the very best in food, shopping and arts entertainment with a relaxed sub-tropical flair. Visit the Queensland Art Gallery & Museum. Alternatively tour the rainforest sanctuary or head out of town for fine beaches and crystal-clear Pacific waters that make Queensland Australia's holiday state..

Queensland Islands & the Great Barrier Reef: Regarded as Australia's crown jewels these islands with lush rainforest sweeping to the waters edge are ideally suited for anyone looking for an idyllic, exotic and pristine holiday destination. Cairns is perfectly placed for exploring the natural wonders of tropical North Queensland. With its palm-fringed beaches, clear turquoise waters and the ultimate in seclusion and privacy. Wander along the Esplanade and head for Pier Marketplace, Trinity Wharf or the bustling marina. Cairns is known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

 

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Australia. There has never been a better time to visit Australia to enjoy the wide range of holiday experiences the country has to offer. From its dramatic outback to lush wilderness, from great beaches to dynamic cities, Australia has something for everyone. A great way to explore this fascinating land is to hire a car with Carhire1 (UK). With all inclusive car hire rates and rental locations throughout Australia you will be sure to bag a bargain when you book online.

General information. Currency: Australian dollar. Time: northeast, southeast GMT + 10; central time is GMT =9.5; west is GMT +8. Electricity: 240 volts. Driving: Traffic drives on the left. UK licence accepted. Language: English International dialling code from UK: 00 61

Climate. Australia is in the southern hemisphere so the seasons are the opposite to those in Europe. There are two climate zones- the tropical north with hot wet summers and dry winters and the temperate south which has all four seasons. Snow is confined to the mountainous southeast of the country.

Major Gateways: Adelaide (ADL). Brisbane (BNE). Cairns (CNE). Melbourne (MEL). Perth (PER). Sydney (SYD). Typical flying time from the UK: 24 hrs.

Top Attractions. Ayers Rock (Northern Territory). Kings Canyon (Northern Territory). Great Barrier Reef (Queensland). Whitsunday Island (Queensland). Snowy Mountains (NSW). Parliamentary Square (Canberra). Pinnacles (Western Australia). Kangaroo Island (South Australia).

Car Hire: No matter what kind of car you rent in Sydney, whether a simple saloon or a convertible to tour Sydney in style or even a 4x4 to explore the rugged countryside around Sydney, you can find it all at Carhire1. Book car hire in Australia with confidence thanks to the excellent rates and service of our partner Opodo.

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