Tag Archives: Travel Tips

100 Great things to do in Melbourne for under $10

Posted on December 8, 2010 by noel in Travel Tips

I don’t often have the time to write pretty articles, and to be honest there are so many good writers out there with fantastic information, why muddy up the mix? Here at Transfercar, we want you to have the best travel experience at the lowest price possible (hence why we have free cars and campervans to drive). So I’ve been looking for some great travel tips and found this little article published on whitehat.com.au I think you may find useful…… The White Hat Guide to 100 Great...Read More

Driving Routes

Posted on November 30, 2010 by noel in News, Travel Tips

New Zealand is a great country for driving. Traffic is generally light, roads are well-maintained and the passing scenery makes every kilometer worthwhile. To make it easy to plan your motoring holiday, we’ve cataloged nearly every possible driving route in the country. You can plan your route based on how long you’ll be travelling and where you want to go. Within each route you’ll see a detailed description of each leg of the journey, along with scenic highlights, local activities and ...Read More

New Zealand driving tips

Posted on by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

If you’re planning on driving a relocation car or campervan in New Zealand for the first time, these tips will assist you in understanding the rules and regulations of safe driving practices and help you have a safe and enjoyable vacation. Not sure if you are allowed to drive? Check out our article Driving in New Zealand What’s the speed limit? Speed limits are normally clearly posted by the road side. New Zealand is blessed with gorgeous little winding roads as well as open stretches that...Read More

TRAVEL AUSTRALIA – TRAVELLING TIPS

Posted on November 29, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips

If you’re planning a trip around Australia, there are plenty of helpful tips that can make your journey safer and easier. Here is the first of a series of travel tips and articles coming your way to make your journey in one of our free Transfercars and campervans an experience worth remembering. DISTANCES When planning your trip, keep in mind that Australia is as big as western Europe and about the same size as the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Melbourne and ...Read More

What’s the right Australian visa for me?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by noel in Transport, Travel Tips

If you’re planning on travelling to Australia this summer, and taking our free transfercars and campervans for a drive, one of the first things you need to sort out is your visa. There are so many different types, so it’s important you find the right one for you. The best, and safest way of gaining the correct information is visiting the Australian Department of Government and Immigration‘s website. It’s accurate and easy to use, so be smart and make use of it and have a great and...Read More

Driving in Australia

Posted on November 25, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Thinking of driving one of our Transfercars in Australia? Well, fine. If you’re a visitor and hold a valid driver’s licence (in English) from your own country, fine, you’re allowed to drive throughout all of Australia. (But an international driver’s licence, if you have one, does not by itself give you the right to drive in Australia.) If your driver’s licence is not in English, a translation may be necessary and you may also need to have an international driver’s licence. Read the...Read More