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Book your cheap car hire online for all car rental in Australia. We have cars available in a wide range of locations including; New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia which includes all the major Cities and International Airports throughout Australia.

Australia has a coastline of 36,735 kilometres with over 7,000 beaches - more than any other nation. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre.

Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag, Australia celebrated its Centenary of Federation in 2001.

Driving in Australia

Drive on the left hand side. The speed limit in a built-up residential areas such as the Brisbane suburbs and parts of Sydney been reduced from 60km/h to 50 km/h with many other cities adopting the lower limit. On country roads, freeways and highways the usual speed limit has been 100km/hr (62mph) or 110km/hr (68mph.

In New South Wales the urban speed limit in NSW is 50km/h. This is in line with the recent adoption of a national 50km/h default urban speed limit. Streets that are mainly used for traffic movements and access to main roads will remain a minimum of 60km/h

Must See in Australia

• Sydney Opera House - The Sydney Opera House in Sydney is an extraordinary structure and is built on the harbour at Bennelong Point. It is one of the world's premier performing-arts centres and was opened in 1973taking nearly 15 years to build. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon.
• The Great Barrier Reef - The Great Barrier Reef consists of more than 1,000 islands off the far north coast of Queensland and apart from offering its dazzling coral displays, there's also the pristine white beaches and crystal blue waters.
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Here you can see imposing russet monoliths looming over flat sand plains. This is the home of two of the most breathtaking unique wonders in Australia. Uluru (Ayers Rock), one great monolith rising 348 metres from the earth, and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), 36 red landforms clustered together just 32 kilometres away. This land is more than a magnificent sight, it is also home to the Anangu Aboriginal people.

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Dates for Your Diary

• Australia Day - Australia Day is now the largest single public event across the nation. In New South Wales, major events are held across the city of Sydney and celebrations take place in 166 Local Government Areas. Darling Harbour hosts the Official Australia Day Ceremony and Fireworks Spectacular on 26 January.
• The Whitsunday Fantasea Reef Festival - This is an annual celebration of one of natures most amazing creations - The Great Barrier Reef. The event is held in the magnificent Whitsundays from 5th to 14th
• The Sunday Times Margaret River Wine Region Festival.- This is a 4 day event with well 4 days of wine, food and music. There are 75 venues presenting acclaimed musicians, accompanied by fantastic cuisine, world-renowned wines and an astounding natural environment because the festival is staged overlooking forests, white beaches, acres of lush vineyards and magnificent surf breaks. Event this year takes place between 18 - 21 November and is around this time each year.