The best car holidays – backpacking in Australia

Have you ever considered taking a long round trip with just a car? You have probably seen images of Route 66 in the US, for instance, several times. However, there are more challenging car routes to think of which you might want to brave. Driving around countries like Australia, however, is not entirely without risks. There are many backpackers in Australia who hire a rental car to cover certain distances.

Backpacking adventure with Mother Nature in Australia

You don’t just need to be mindful of traffic in Australia. In fact, when you’re not in the city you have a good chance of encountering no one for ages, which makes it dangerous. If you are stranded with a breakdown, you will have to wait a long time for passing traffic. Breakdowns in Australia can also be caused by a kangaroo crossing the road, which can cause a lot of damage. In addition, many roads are unpaved or require a long diversions (often hundreds of kilometres). This does mean you can get stuck in the middle of nowhere. This can be a nice hindrance to your holiday, and an incredible setback to your backpacking adventure!

Logging miles

When travelling around Australia by car, you will have to realise how big this continent is. Many Dutch people already consider a drive to the border areas to be in the extreme. However, Australia can be compared to the whole of Europe in terms of surface area. There are different climates and therefore a huge variety of flora and fauna.

Reliable car rental Australia

When renting a car, it is important to pay attention to certain aspects. Insurance is very important, as is an international driving licence, which is required. In addition, these payments are always made by credit card. The constructed roads are fine and well suited for any car. In the outback, many roads are not paved yet, so you have to take into account slower speeds. Make sure your car is not too many years old. There will be a lot of kilometres on it but this is usual given the long distances. The rental company should be able to provide a good service book so that the car makes you feel safe.