| Australia is such a unique and fascinating country that | | | | caves once you finish your tour. |
| it's really a good idea to get out of the city and take | | | | Swan Hill: Just under 4 hours from Melbourne, this trip |
| your rental vehicle for a little road trip. Even if you | | | | is a bit of a long one. You'll be traveling alongside the |
| are only in the country for a few days, you can see | | | | Murray River and will have the opportunity to take a |
| something. There are plenty of attractions and | | | | houseboat out on the river or check out the |
| natural vistas to be enjoyed within a short distance | | | | homesteads along the way. |
| from any major city and if you're hankering for a | | | | Longer Trips |
| longer road trip, then there are plenty of scenic | | | | For those who are looking for something a bit more |
| driving tours that beckon the traveler. | | | | exciting, there are several long drives available that |
| Short Trips | | | | allow you to get a good look at more of the |
| If you aren't interested in driving more than half a | | | | Australian scenery. |
| day or so, these attractions will let you see more of | | | | The Great Southern Touring Route: This is a fairly |
| Australia without getting too far from home, or hotel, | | | | small tour of 807 km that starts and ends in |
| as the case may be. | | | | Melbourne. It allows you to travel along the coast, |
| Hunter Valley Wineries: Just a couple hours outside of | | | | through historical towns and to catch a glimpse of |
| Sydney, this is the perfect spot to enjoy nature and | | | | what rural Australia looks like. |
| take a wine tasting tour. The views here are | | | | The Matilda Highway: A real road trip at 2,725 km, |
| astounding. | | | | this is a route that will take you through some pretty |
| Gipsland: A well-known skiing destination, Gipsland is | | | | desolate areas. It's a great way to see the real |
| nice and close to Melbourne and during the warmer | | | | Australia and your best chance of meeting some true |
| months, you can picnic here or take hikes. When | | | | characters. You begin in Sydney, ending up in |
| snow covered, these hills are perfect for trying out | | | | Karumba to the north. |
| your snowboarding skills. | | | | Great Ocean Road: The perfect tour for anyone |
| The Royal Botanical Gardens: This is found in | | | | interested in sticking close to the ocean. The road |
| Melbourne and is the epitome of botanical gardens. | | | | winds along the coast, allowing for little stops in |
| Here you'll find more than 12,000 different types of | | | | quaint towns and seaside villages. On your way, take |
| plants, many of which are native to Australia. | | | | a look at Port Fairy and Apollo Bay and don't forget |
| Creswick Regional Park: Check out some real live | | | | to sample the local seafood. |
| koala bears and take a hike through the eucalyptus | | | | One of the main advantages of a car rental in |
| trees, or have a picnic by the lake here. It's also a | | | | Sydney Australia is being able to getting around to |
| good place to try your hand at gold panning and | | | | the different areas. If you are stuck using public |
| fossicking, if you have a permit. | | | | transport, chances are you`ll never get out of the |
| Buchanan Caves: Enjoy a tour through amazing | | | | city and will miss some of the amazing scenery that |
| limestone formations deep inside this cave system. | | | | Victoria has to offer. There are simply too many |
| It's a bit of a drive, 360 km outside of Melbourne, | | | | sights to see and you`ll miss the best ones without a |
| but well worth the trip. Plan for a picnic outside the | | | | car. |