http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog Travel ideas for those on the road in Australia Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:38:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2011/02/02/rent-a-motorhome-and-explore-australia-oprahs-new-best-friend/ http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2011/02/02/rent-a-motorhome-and-explore-australia-oprahs-new-best-friend/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:51:17 +0000 scott http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/?p=1814 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 [...]]]> http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2011/02/02/rent-a-motorhome-and-explore-australia-oprahs-new-best-friend/feed/ 0 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2010/01/12/bellarine-peninsula-point-lonsdale/ http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2010/01/12/bellarine-peninsula-point-lonsdale/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:20:58 +0000 chrisc http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/?p=891 Looking to escape for a weekend or just a quick day trip out of Melbourne?
Perhaps a Summer break in Point Lonsdale …….
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
Hidden around Melbourne are some real gems for weekend escapes, day trips or summer breaks and Point Lonsdale is right up there at the top of the list. This popular and yet relatively unknown coastal village sits at the head of Port Philip Bay on the right hand side of the “Rip” where the bay meets the open waters of Bass Strait.
The commanding Point Lonsdale Lighthouse overlooks endless surf beaches stretching along the [...]]]> http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2010/01/12/bellarine-peninsula-point-lonsdale/feed/ 0 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/11/20/driving-and-mobile-phones-new-victorian-state-regulations/ http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/11/20/driving-and-mobile-phones-new-victorian-state-regulations/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:08:11 +0000 chrisc http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/?p=748 As with most countries, the holding and use of a mobile phone whilst driving has been banned in Australia for a number of years, with 3 License demit points and a fine for those caught doing so.
However, it is still an every day occurrence and common sight on Australian roads today.  VicRoads, the Victorian Road Authority, reports that you are 4 times likely to be involved in an accident when using a mobile phone and a staggering 23 times more likely if texting.
The Victorian Government has decided to get tough on this issue and has introduced Australia’s most [...]]]> http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/11/20/driving-and-mobile-phones-new-victorian-state-regulations/feed/ 0 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/04/14/driving-holidays-echuca/ http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/04/14/driving-holidays-echuca/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:07:48 +0000 austin http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/?p=119 http://www.drivenow.com.au/blog/2009/04/14/driving-holidays-echuca/feed/ 0