Heading to Arno Bay – a South Australian road trip for your bucket list

spida — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:07:16 +0000

THERE is not a lot at Arno Bay, but that’s exactly what we wanted.
A great pub, a few local shops and a caravan park so close to the water that at one point I thought the waves were going to crash into the campervans and caravans! It is truly a ‘get-away’ place.
If you are in South Australia and choose an Adelaide campervan rental, getting there is easy. Pick up your camper in the city and head north-west about 530km.
Or, like we did, you can take the car and passenger ferry from Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula, just [...]

Top 10 Travel Apps (+ 1) according to DriveNow’s Smart Phones

chrisc — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:06:43 +0000

The advent of smart phones and the online app store have added a whole new dimension to travel giving you the ability to plan, purchase, explore, share and record your travels all in real time from virtually anywhere in the world with virtually anyone in the world.
Today there are over a staggering 500,000 apps available on iTunes of which close to 20,000 cover travel alone. Although a later starter Android has played fast catch-up and has an equally impressive 500,000 apps although travel has yet to gain quite the same numbers as iTunes. The third and most recent player in the [...]

Campervan of the Month: May – KEA 4 Wheel Drive Rental

chrisc — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:26:57 +0000

Discover what makes this 4 Wheel Drive the perfect companion for two to take you off the beaten track and discover the ultimate Australian camping adventure.
Vehicle:      Kea 4 Wheel Drive Rental – 2+1 berth
Style:           LandCruiser Wheel Drive Camper 2011 and later models
Engine:        4.5L Turbo Diesel
Fuel:            14 litre per 100km / 2 x 90 Litre tanks
Features:     Manual, 5 Speed, Power Steering, ABS, Air Bags
Beds:           1 x double and 1 single – linen provided
Kitchen:       1 Burner Gas Stove, Fridge, all Cooking utensils
Bathroom:    External Shower, 90 Litre Fresh water tank
Storage:      Internal in rear area

Road trip ideas to great music festivals Down Under

scott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:41:03 +0000

AUSSIES love live music and that love has grown into a festival culture of worldwide appeal, allowing people of all ages to combine their passion for performing acts with an opportunity to visit fascinating parts of the country. What better way to take your car hire or campervan rental for a spin than a music event!
From quaint beachside hamlets and river ports, to sleepy country towns and thriving big cities, the nation’s music festival industry is worthy of a standing ovation – and a rockin’ good time, of course. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular [...]

Campervan cruising down Great Ocean Road … with all the bells and whistles

scott — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:21:59 +0000

THE refreshing breeze off Bells Beach blew through the back door of my campervan and I couldn’t help but smile with a big appreciation of another beautiful view.
After picking up my Melbourne campervan rental, the drive to the majestic Great Ocean Road was only about 112km from Melbourne. As rewarding as the drive was, the real bonus was about settling in for some great surfing in a beautiful setting along the coastline.
It was so easy to look down to the beach and watch the surfers running to the waves to compete in the Rip Curl Surf Pro at [...]

Campervan of the Month: April – Britz Renegade Family Motorhome

chrisc — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:17:38 +0000

FAR from being a wild rebel April’s Camper of the month, the Britz Renegade 6 Berth Motorhome, is ideal for family travel with some great features thrown in.
Vehicle:             Britz Renegade 6 Berth Motorhome
Style:                 Dual Cab 6 Seater
Engine:              2.4L Turbo Diesel
Fuel:                  18L per 100km / 75 Litre tank
Features:         Automatic, Power Steering, ABS, Rear View Camera
Beds:                3 x doubles OR 2 x doubles and 2 x singles – linen provided
Kitchen:          4 Burner Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, all Cooking utensils
Bathroom:      Shower, Toilet and Basin. 75 Litre Fresh water tank
Storage:           Internal in rear area and large [...]

Check out beautiful Esperance on the south coast of Western Australia

spida — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:19:51 +0000

FOR a lot of us who live on the east coast of Australia, Esperance in the west is just that little bit too far away. Being situated along the south coast of Western Australia, the only way to get there from the east is usually along the Nullabor and a great way to travel the Nullabor is with a campervan rental, preferrably booked through DriveNow of course! And for those of you who have never done it, you don’t know what you are missing out on!
Esperance really is a remarkable place, full of surprises … good surprises, of course.
Did you [...]

Pick up a car rental and go cruisin’ with your pooch

scott — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:24:58 +0000

WANTING a road trip and accommodation for the whole family, four-legged friends included?
Gone are the days when pet-friendly accommodation consisted of mildew walls and flea ridden couches, or when you had to re-mortgage your home to pay the kennel to keep your beloved pooch fed, watered and entertained.
These days, there are a range of pet friendly holiday accommodation options that will ensure fun for all the family, two and four legged creatures alike. Here are some of our favourites:
Puri Pantali Beach House – Byron Bay New South Wales
With pooch in your Gold Coast hire car, head [...]

Campervan Rental Auction in Support of The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal

chrisc — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:39:30 +0000

Feel Good about your next holiday and help support this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. DriveNow’s inaugural Campervan Rental auction is up and running and waiting for your bid!
In support of the 2012 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, DriveNow is auctioning 7 days of all inclusive Campervan Rental in Australia or New Zealand. The winning bidder could find themselves discovering fabulous New Zealand in a 6 Berth luxury family motorhome or exploring the great Aussie Outdoors in an adventure off-road 4 Wheel Drive Camper.
You get to choose the type of camper you want [...]

British and Irish Lions Australia Tour 2013

chrisc — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:06:35 +0000

2013 sees the return of the British and Irish Lions to Australia for a 9 game tour featuring three Test matches against the Wallabies, in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and 6 provincial games against Super 15 teams across the country.
The last visit in 2001 was an invasion of red with over 10,000 touring fans watching the Lions take an early series lead with a convincing 29-13 win in Brisbane. The turning point of the series came just after half time in the 2nd test at the Docklands stadium in Melbourne when the Wallabies seized control of the game to [...]

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