February 2nd, 2011
ANYONE who believes for a minute that Oprah Winfrey’s visit Down Under and resulting TV shows won’t have an impact on Australian tourism should think again. Within the next two years our roads will be filled with American explorers, many of whom will no doubt choose a motorhome rental to discover our vast continent’s countless travel hotspots.
After all, the RV road trip style of experience is a favourite pastime of our US brothers and sisters. Add to that the fact there’s a boom in Aussie holiday parks and the oft-picturesque backdrops that present on our many and varied routes [...]
May 11th, 2010
WE took advantage of the great deals offered through this super website for last minute campervan hire and did a test drive.
After an easy online booking process, and super deal thanks to the DriveNow gang, we and took one of Maui’s Jayco Conquest campervans for a spin to Adelaide. Peter and I have come to the conclusion www.drivenow.com.au offers the best way to test drive a motorhome (or campervan) without going all out and buying one up front. You know what? it’s actually better than hiring a car and staying in motels and I will even go a stretch [...]
April 14th, 2009
It’s the holy grail of travel destinations – a place combining perfect weather, idyllic beaches, great food and world-standard wine. So why aren’t more people flocking to South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula?
Southern treasure
I guess I should be delighted that this hidden treasure south of Adelaide hasn’t become the Australian version of California’s Napa Valley, overrun by tourists and subsequently overblown and overpriced. Instead, it’s South Australia’s little secret, one which they seem quite happy to share with just a select few. And for those in the know, it’s quite a find.
A driving holiday is the [...]
