The road to fun and friendship drives a girls’ weekend away

A weekend away with the girls is a great way to take some time out to recharge the batteries. Whether you want to get away from the kids for a while, have some fun with your bridesmaids before the big day, or catch up with old school friends you haven’t seen in ages, there are some fabulous packages around that are designed to spoil you rotten.
When it comes to choosing a Australian hire car, find a vehicle that is roomy and comfortable enough for several adults. You might even decide to stay in a holiday park, so a [...]

Put the brakes on time – and your campervan rental – to enjoy historic Echuca

Echuca, a beautiful destination in country Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region, is a town where you can turn back time, slow the pace a little and heighten your curiosity.
No more than a three-hour drive from Melbourne, after picking up your Melbourne campervan rental you are on the Hume Hwy (M31) in no time. Take the Kilmore exit onto the Northern Hwy (B75) and then follow the signs to make your way through Rochester and on to Echuca. It’s a great little Australian road trip with some interesting little places along the way.
The mighty Murray River is the lifeblood of [...]

Campervan of the Month: June – Maui Platinum River Campervan

The Maui Platinum River Campervan has been designed from the ground up for family space and comfort and ticks all the boxes and then some.

Vehicle

Maui Platinum River Campervan Rental – 6 berth

Style
Mercedes or Volkswagen 2WD

Engine
2.2L Turbo Diesel

Fuel
13 litre per 100km / 75 litre tank

Features
Automatic, Power Steering, ABS

Bed
 3 x Double (linen available for rental)

Kitchen
 4 Burner Gas Stove & Grill, Microwave, 140 Litre Fridge

Bathroom
Toilet & Shower -pressurised hot [...]

Snow adds new thrill to an Australian driving holiday

THE snowfields are plump with the white stuff already, signalling a brilliant ski season ahead. Australia’s high country regions are as beautiful as any in the world, with their unique quality drawing visitors from all around the globe.
But a holiday on any snow-capped mountain Down Under is only half the fun – the other half comes with the road trip there, and after clicking up a DriveNow car hire deal in Sydney or Melbourne, the only thing left to do is to work out which snowfields you’ll be heading to.
After jumping in a Melbourne car rental, Victoria has [...]