Car or Caravan Rentals

What do I need to know about driving in Australia?

You may drive in Australia on a valid overseas drivers license for the same class of vehicle. Licenses must be carried when driving. All occupants of the vehicle must wear a seat belt at all times.

Australians drive on the left hand side of the road. The steering wheel is on the right hand side of the car. The maximum speed limit in cities or towns is 60km/h and on country roads and highways it is 100km/p. Signs indicate speed.

Can I pick my car up at one location and return it to another location?

Yes, in most cases your rental car company allows that, but usually you will pay an additional drop off fee or charge.

Do rental car companies provide or offer infant or child safety seats with the car rental?

Most of the major rental car companies offer both infant and child safety seats but you will need to reserve these in advance to ensure you have one during your trip. Costs vary.

I am 23 years can I rent a car?

Some companies allow you to rent a car if you are under 25, but you will have to double-check with them in advance.

Do most agencies allow for unlimited mileage?

Most of the "major companies" offer unlimited mileage for the state where you rented the car. This policy can vary at each location, within the same company or agency, so it is best to check beforehand.

Are you required to have a credit card?

For all practical purposes it is advised to have a credit card.

Wann ist das Wetter am Besten, um in Australien zu reisen oder zu tauchen?

Australien ist so gross, dass unabhängig vom Zeitraum wann man reisen wird, irgendwo "Sommer" sein wird. Die offiziellen Jahreszeiten sind hier auf der südlichen Erdhalbkugel genau umgekehrt.

Weihnachten feiert man in Australien im Sommer. Dagegen kann man im Juni im südlichen Australien die winterlichen Snowy Mountains mit Skifahren und Rode geniesenl Australien ist ein Kontinent den man ganzjährig bereisen kann, vor allem den tropische Norden, das Great Barrier Reef.

Die Mehrzahl der Taucher besuchen Far North Queensland um im Great Barrier Reef zu tauchen. Die besten Monate zum Tauchen sind von Ende August bis Anfang Dezember. Von Januar-März ist die tropische Regenzeit und man muss u.a. mit Wirbelstürmen zu rechnen.

Von Mai bis August dominieren im allgemeinen die stärkeren Passatwinde.

What is the best value for money for flights to Australia?

There are several options to get to Australia from your home country. The conditions change over time as many airlines offer special programs.

We are pensioners and do not like flying, but would like to come to Australia. What do you recommend?

There are several options depending on your budget. You may consider travelling with a cruiser. AA is prepared to provide you with several options.

Can you book ecological tours for me? We support ecological tours and are happy to provide you with information on a tour for you that encompasses everything you wish to see.

There are a large number of tours available for visiting attractions and we are happy to provide information and do your bookings for you.

What do you suggest if I have children?

Basically Australia is a very family-oriented country; we have several recommendations on tours available that focus on families.

What is the best place to go at the Great Barrier Reef?The Reef belongs to the world’s largest Marine Park, covering an area of 345,000 square km and is the largest of its kind and the largest structure made completely of living organisms.

There are several good places to go depending on what you want to do.

What types of reef experiences are available?

We can organise every kind of reef experience available. From first time to experienced divers, snorkellers to swimmers, there are trips to suit all budgets and levels of experience.

Are there entry fees into National Parks?

Generally there are no fees for visitors in their own vehicles, however there are some fees for camping in designated National Park camping areas.

Do I need to worry about Marine Stingers?

Marine stingers or box jellyfish, are found in the shallow waters in Northern Queensland and northern coastal waters. They are not usually found over coral, in deep water or around extensive seagrass or weed beds.

Box jellyfish may be present in waters during late October to June in Cairns and from December to March in Rockhampton.

We heard that auctions may be a good way of buying a car. What do you recommend?

Auctions are certainly worthwhile considering if you want to buy a car. AA will provide you with information about good auctions sites.

I am a single traveller with one child (2 years old). Do the public transport systems cater for that?

The public transportation systems in Australia generally support your additional needs. AA will give you more detailed information if you fill out the enquiry form.