Exploring different corners of Australia, that too in a self-driven 4WD motorhome can turn out to be one of the best travel experiences you can ever have in your life. Traveling through Australian outbacks (in a self-driven motorhome) which covers a large part of the country including the Northern Territory, is certainly a lifetime experience. The country offers countless stunning tourist destinations and other beautiful things such dense mountain ranges and forests, alluring beaches, magnificent islands and rich wildlife.
However, in order to make your holiday trip successful, you need to take care of lots of things, which you might not think are important for you. Mentioned below are 5 important tips, which you must follow at any cost.
However, in order to make your holiday trip successful, you need to take care of lots of things, which you might not think are important for you. Mentioned below are 5 important tips, which you must follow at any cost.
#1. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is a must
The thumb rule of driving in Australia is that in addition to having a valid driving license, you must stick to the left side of the road. Yes, that is right, Australian driving rules say that you should drive the only side of the road.
In addition to that either you hire a 4WD motorhome or any other self-driven rental vehicle, the companies renting the Vehicle prefer the driver to be above 21-years, in order to easily get the rental insurance. However, if the driver is below that age limit, they find it quite expensive to get the rental insurance for the driver in question.
#2. Maintain reasonable speed while driving a 4WD motorhome
Considering the fact that most of the accidents occur due to rash driving, Australia has some of the most strict rules in the world, when it comes preventing the drivers from over speeding the vehicles. However, if you are driving on the highways or freeways you can go up to 100km/h, but while driving in cities, small towns or suburbs you cannot exceed the speed of your vehicle beyond 80 km/h. In fact the idle speed to maintain in the cities and towns would be somewhere between 50 to 70 km/h.
If in case you go beyond the predefined speed limit, you will be charged with a speeding ticket, which is basically generated by a speeding camera. Once a speeding ticket is generated against your speed, you will have to pay the fine at any cost.
However, if we talk specifically about Northern Territory there are lots of tracks for which speed limit has not been defined yet, but that doesn't mean you can go up to any extent in terms of speeding your vehicle.
#3. Never talk over the phone while driving in Australia
If you are not an Australian, then you must be aware of the fact that while driving you cannot talk over the phone as it is illegal. If it is really urgent to make a call you should stop the car at the first place and then perform the required activity.
#4. Don’t drive continuously for a long time
While driving on Australian roads, you really need to pull over the vehicle every 2 to 3 hours in order to reduce fatigue. It is really important for drivers to drive with a fresh mind. You can never enjoy the journey to the fullest if you are really tired. In fact, you shouldn’t be driving more than 200 to 250 kilometers a day.
#5. Do a good research about the companies that provide self-driven vehicles
Before booking a 2WD or 4WD vehicle, you must research the company in details. That means you should be able to find a company that provides self-driven cars on reasonable rates.
#6. Book a right vehicle that can fulfill your requirements
You should always select your vehicle depending upon where you are traveling. For example, if you are traveling to an outback region, it’s good to have a 4WD motorhome. However, if you are headed towards a city in a highway you can even hire a 2WD vehicle.
#7. Plan your trip in the right season
If you are really interested in exploring Australia, you must plan your trip in the right season, considering the fact that seasons are reversed here due to its geographical location in the southern hemisphere. If you want to visit Southern Australia, you should plan your trip somewhere between September to April.
#8. Carry right travel equipment and accessories
Since the motor home that you hire come with all most everything, you only need to take a select few things such as torchlight, scissors, and first aid box etc.
If the above-mentioned points are effectively followed, you can really enjoy your Australian trip.
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