Tag Archives: Travel Tips

Driver’s licence translated within a couple of hours online!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by noel in Driving, Transport, Travel Law, Travel Tips

Due to stricter rules being imposed by transport agencies and police, foreign drivers licenses must be translated into English, otherwise rental car companies cannot release your Transfercar relocation vehicle to you (because it gets impounded and fines given). I have been sent this link from one of our trusted rental companies THL, who passed on a quick and efficient way of getting an official translation and wanted to share this info with you guys: Scan both sides of your license and email it to:...Read More

Mini relocation holidays: The new way to travel

Posted on October 13, 2011 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Often relocations (as they are called in New Zealand) or standbys (as they are often called in Australia), are seen as short term travel options that get you from A to B far cheaper than taking on a regular rental deal. Over the past few months I’ve begun to see the relocating trend change. As the recession has passed and people have become more budget conscious, transferring vehicles have become more popular. However, instead of Transfercar being a means of securing a quick relocation between towns and...Read More

Free things to do in Canberra

Posted on October 11, 2011 by noel in Travel Tips

by Brooke | October 10th, 2011 When taking a trip to the nation’s capital, Canberra, it helps when planning a trip to 1) make sure you know how to navigate roundabouts, 2) book a cheap flight if you don’t plan to drive, and 3) look up all the fun things to do in Canberra. To continue with these helpful tips, we are now going to take a look at all of the free things there are to do in the capital city of Canberra. Parliament House See where the nation works by visiting the Parliament House. This building...Read More

Getting from Adelaide to Perth

Posted on October 4, 2011 by noel in Travel Tips

by Brooke | October 3rd, 2011| WhyGoAustralia.com……..Many options are available to travelers looking to get from the South Australia capital city of Adelaide to the Western Australia capital of Perth. Travelers can choose to fly (for the quickest and easiest option), take a long-distance train (for the most unique option), drive (for the more adventurous route) or hop on a bus (for a more hands-free overland approach). Heck, you might even be able to hop on a cruise going from one to the...Read More

Carpooling at a whole new level.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by noel in News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Who would have thought that the humble carpooling idea would emerge into a fully fledged, environmentally conscious transportation alternative. Meet Jayride: the website that allows vehicle owners to put their spare seats up for rent. Well not so much as rent but short term lease. With its humble beginnings in Auckland, New Zealand some 2 short years ago, Jayride is now the place to go to find a cheap, spare seat in vehicles travelling between towns and cities all over New Zealand and...Read More

Photo Essay: Top 6 Beaches in Australia

Posted on August 16, 2011 by noel in Travel Tips

by Brooke | August 15th, 2011 | WhyGoAustralia With thousands of kilometers of shoreline surrounding the entire country, is it really possible to pick the top 6 beaches in Australia? I have been given the task, and I’ve gone back and forth on how I should choose for this post because… well… some beaches are great for certain things where others might be lacking. Do I go for most secluded? Best surf? Most populated or best location? Australia has beaches coming out of its ears, so I turned to my ...Read More