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Sydney to Brisbane: Exploring the Sydney Coastal Drive and beyond

One of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations is the stretch of coastline north of Sydney and into Queensland, and there’s no better place to be this summer. This Sydney to Brisbane drive includes so many small seaside towns, large resort cities, and several of the country’s best beaches that it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. Why not visit them … [Read more...] about Sydney to Brisbane: Exploring the Sydney Coastal Drive and beyond

SIXT-on board

SIXT Australia are pleased to announce our partnership with the Gold Coast Suns as the club's new Co-Major Partner for the next three years.To celebrate the announcement, lifelong SUN and 158-game veteran Alex Sexton has agreed to go by the name Alex Sixton, and becoming the face of the new partnership announcement.SIXT was officially welcomed to the SUNS this morning at … [Read more...] about SIXT-on board

Heat things up with a road trip to the Atherton Tablelands

Tired of the dreary, drizzly weather? Ready to stop layering all your clothes on top of one another just to walk to the mailbox?  It might be time for a road trip to a warmer location, and we’ve got just the place: the Atherton Tablelands.  This little pocket of goodness is found a little back from the coastline between Cairns and Townsville, so it is sometimes overlooked for … [Read more...] about Heat things up with a road trip to the Atherton Tablelands

Aussie island hotspots to escape the winter chill

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – Australia truly does have it all. From arid outback landscapes to tropical rainforests, world-famous beaches to serene mountain peaks, there’s something for everyone on our remote shores. With winter well and truly here, parts of Australia are experiencing the first cold snap of the year. But if the icy weather isn’t your thing, … [Read more...] about Aussie island hotspots to escape the winter chill

Drive city to jungle on the Great Barrier Reef Drive

The 140-km journey from Cairns to Cape Tribulation, also known as the Great Barrier Reef Drive, is one of Australia’s best road trips. It is a one-one-of-a-kind journey taking you from the city to the jungle, passes two World Heritage areas, spectacular views over the Coral Sea, remote beaches, ancient rainforests, quaint villages and more. Here’s just a taste test of the … [Read more...] about Drive city to jungle on the Great Barrier Reef Drive

5 of the best beaches in Australia

There are more than 10,000 beaches around Australia, which means it would take almost 30 years to see them all if you visited one every single day.  You might not have that kind of time to dedicate to discovering them all, but we can offer you a car rental and a list of our picks for the most alluring, golden, relaxing beaches in the country, so you can make a beeline … [Read more...] about 5 of the best beaches in Australia

The Far North up close and personal: Drive from Cairns to Townsville

Cairns to Townsville Distance: 347 Kilometers | 4 hours and 30 minutes  Although they’re both tropical cities, Cairns and Townsville are as different as chalk and cheese in many ways. While they’re both synonymous with warm climates, the Great Barrier Reef and rich in North Queensland history, both cities offer up something unique for locals and tourists alike. There’s only one … [Read more...] about The Far North up close and personal: Drive from Cairns to Townsville

5 of Gold Coast’s hidden gems

The Gold Coast is the kind of destination you can return to time and time again and still find new and incredible things to see and do with every visit. A Gold Coast car hire is an absolute must for these kinds of trips – it gives you the freedom to explore where you like, when you like, and lets you linger in places you love and leave the places that don’t live up to … [Read more...] about 5 of Gold Coast’s hidden gems