Category Archives: Australia

Upcoming Indigenous Art Events You Shouldn’t Miss

Posted on May 25, 2016 by noel in Australia

Australia is bursting with scenic regions filled with some fine examples of the art and culture of its indigenous people. Here’s the list of the main events in case you are up for a truly cultural road trip. Barunga Festival (June 10th-12th) Barunga Festival is a quintessential community gathering held in Katherine region over the Queen’s birthday weekend. During the festival, visitors are invited to camp in the area and actively participate and experience the culture and traditions of its Aboriginal...Read More

Wollongong for the Absolute Beginners

Posted on April 20, 2016 by noel in Australia, Travel Tips

New South Wales imposes itself as one of the most beautiful areas in the Southern Hemisphere. While this Australian state is well-known for Sydney and its famous sights, it can offer much more attractions to curious tourists. One of the most interesting destinations in NSW is definitely the town of Wollongong. Situated about 50 miles south of Sydney, this place is a real heaven on the Australian East Coast. Coastal walks with scenic sights Almost a part of the Sydney metropolitan area, Royal National Park is...Read More

Australian Road Trip Adventures: East or West?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by noel in Australia, Transfercar User Tips, Travel Tips

Australia has vast empty spaces, beautiful landscapes and modern highways which represent a genuine treat to every road adventurer. There’s so much to discover, so where to start? In this article we tell you what you can expect if you make a trip along the West or East Coast. The West Quest Since most tourist itineraries dedicate more time and space to the East Coast, we are going to start on the other side of Australia. Although not as star-studded as the eastern part when it comes to famous...Read More

Airbnb in Australia: best places to stay under $100

Posted on December 17, 2015 by noel in Accommodation, Australia

Getting a free rental car is great, but what about accommodation, you wonder? We’ve got you sorted. We partnered with Airbnb in order to enable you to book comfortable but cheap accommodation across Australia – and you’ll even get a $25 discount on your first Airbnb booking (read the conditions here). With thousands of listings in Australia, Airbnb has become the preferred platform for peer-to-peer accommodation rental. Here’s our selection of some of the best places to stay under $100/night....Read More

Drive the Great Southern Touring Route

Posted on November 23, 2015 by noel in Australia, Travel, Travel Tips

Grab a free rental car from Melbourne and drive the Great Southern Touring Route. Here’s what we reckon you should do: Melbourne to Torquay Drive past the distinctive humps of The You Yangs, a favourite with mountain bikers and rock climbers, and you’ll know your journey has begun. Make sure to bring a lock like this bike lock. In the pretty port of Geelong, you can set the seaside mood by wandering along the 100-plus painted bollards on the city’s shorefront. Just beyond the city centre is the...Read More

The Grand Pacific Drive: Sydney to Wollongong and Beyond…

Posted on October 27, 2015 by noel in Australia, Travel, Travel Tips

Drive your free rental car south out of Sydney and through the Royal National Park to begin the cliff-hugging Grand Pacific Drive. Stop to swim, surf or picnic at Stanwell Tops, where you can also take in stunning coastal views from the cliff-tops. Drive over the dramatic Sea Cliff Bridge, which spans 455 metres over the ocean, and into the scenic city of Wollongong. The drive boasts many great eateries from a casual lunch of fish n’ chips on the harbour to fine dining or beer tasting overlooking the...Read More