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Been somewhere cool? Done something out of the ordinary? There are corners of Australia that get overlooked and ignored when it comes to the average annual holiday, but we want to reveal those places! If you have found a little pocket of heaven and think others might like it too, let us know and we'll try to include it in our travel guides. It's a perfect way to give some needed business to that little pizzeria you found in outer suburbia, or that Bed and Breakfast you stayed at by the beach. We want all your greatest holiday spots, whether they're full of friendly locals or full of kids having fun, it's all useful to us!

Email us your tips and ideas and we'll even give you the credit for the find. Click here, scroll to the bottom and type in your tip on our Contact Us form.

Thanks a bunch, the rest of Australia will thank you for it!


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving in Australia

Driving in Australia can be quite an adventure. There are many things to consider. The vast distances between cites, the condition of the roads you intend to travel, and speed limits to name a few...

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Fighting Fatigue - Driver Reviver

Driver fatigue is one of the greatest contributors to death on Australian roads. Fatigue can severely impair judgment and can affect anyone. It is particularly dangerous because one of the symptoms is decreased ability to judge your own level of tiredness.

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Parking in Brisbane's Central Traffic Area

Traffic areas

Brisbane’s Central Traffic Area extends beyond the main city shopping area to Breakfast Creek, Herston, West End and Buranda. Signs for the Central Traffic Area are located on the area boundaries and in some streets within the area.

You can park for a maximum of two hours anywhere in Brisbane’s Central Traffic Area, unless a sign states otherwise.

Signs for the Gabba Traffic Area are located on the area boundaries and in some streets within the area. There is a two-hour parking time limit in the Gabba Traffic Area, unless the signs state otherwise.

Parking at the Gabba during major events is restricted to 15 minutes, unless signs state otherwise.

Signs for the Lang Park Traffic Area are located on the area boundaries.

On every match day at Suncorp Stadium, a five-minute (P5-min) parking time limit restriction applies inside the designated Traffic Area in all unsigned streets from 12 noon to 10pm.

Parking meters

You are not allowed to return and put more money in parking meters to extend the parking period beyond the stated limit.

Brisbane also has multi-bay meters, where one meter can cover up to four car parking spaces. Drivers need to take note of the bay number marked on the street kerb where they have parked and read the instructions on the meter.

This information and more can be found on the Brisbane City Council Website

Avoid Being Stung For Inflated Petrol

All Car hire companies appearing on the VroomVroomVroom site release the vehicle to you with a full tank of fuel.

A few things to watch out for:

  • Before you leave the depot check that the tank is full.
  • Report it immediately to the depot - even if you phone as you are driving away.
  • Before you return the vehicle to the depot be sure to fill up at a Petrol Station close to the depot, if the vehicle is not full of petrol on drop-off you will be charged an inflated rate by that company on your credit card. All companies disclose on their rental agreements the current refill rate - usually this is 50 more than the bowsers at the Petrol Station! This covers their costs of getting the fuel trucked in and their time to fill the vehicle.

To help you find the best fuel price around Australia we have up to date fuel prices for the following cities.

Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth

So the tip today is to be smart and fill your tank before you return the car an naturally check it was full to begin with!

Airport Recovery Fee's

Many Airports around Australia charge what is known as an "Airport Recovery Fee " . This fee is passed on you the consumer by the suppliers as they in turn are taxed for having on airport facilities.

A picture is worth a thousand words!

We highly recommend that you purchase and carry a disposable camera in your hire car at all times (even your car at home for that matter). This allows you to document and unsavoury situations that may occur like:
  • Car damage caused while parked or away
  • Vehicle condition at the time of return
  • Unjust tire clamping
  • Accident sites
  • The occasional panorama
  • A great sun set
Seriously, while the brand-name car rental companies on VroomVroomVroom have received minimal complaints, and most are dealt with in both a timely and reasonable fashion, some car rental companies claim repairs for damage already done prior to rental or damage occurring after the vehicle has been returned. A few pictures can stop this activity before it gains any momentum. Just saying that you have before and after pictures usually does the trick.
Having a disposal camera (and often a current daily paper) allows you to document the situation as you come upon it. The daily paper is to prove the time that the activity occurred. A picture truly is worth a thousand words - so don't take any chances and become an amateur Paparazzi for fun and safety.


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