Tourist Destination New Zealand

October 22, 2009

When you have world map in hand and searching for best tourist destination of world than your fingers should automatically go on New Zealand. New Zealand is world famous tourist destination which is visited by two million tourists every year.  New Zealand is home of most amazing scenic beautiful natural places like glaciers, beaches, farmlands, rain forests and mountains cliffs etc. Some of the well-known tourist destinations of New Zealand are:

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Rotorua: is a small city in North Island in New Zealand which is major tourist destination of international and local visitors. The city is well-known for its Geysers (geothermal activities). Notable geyser is Pohutu Geyser where large pool of mud bubbling outside can be seen. Rotorua is also known as Sulphur City and Roto-Vegas. Campervan rental Auckland is nearest mode of transport which is available in Rotorua

Waitomo Caves: is a small village which is famous for cave system. According to archaeologist this caves are believed to be over two million years old. Village is very small and it is located in North Island of New Zealand.

Milford Sound: is a world top tourist destination. It is located within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It is also well known for its fiords and Cleddau River which flows and make sound. Campervan rental Queensland is nearest mode of transport which is available in Queenstown for Milford Sound.

Queenstown: is a resort town located in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand’s South Island. is a resort town located in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand’s South Island. It is famous for its Lake Wakatipu which is formed by glacial. Glaciers on nearby mountains melt down to form this lake in thin layer like spectacular. Queenstown is very famous for the action adventure sports. Sports like bungy jumping, jet boating, tramping, mountain biking, snow sports are the main attractions of this place. One can find campervan rental New Zealand and motorhome rental in Queenstown for city riding.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing:
are most spectacular tramping tracks of New Zealand. It is located inside Tongariro national park which is also declared as world heritage site. Tourists come here to enjoy one day tramp or shorter one in the surrounding area of beautiful volcanic landscape, unusual geological features.

Napier: is an eye-catching coastal in North Island of New Zealand. City is known for most photographed tourist attractions in the country. Napier is famous for its Art Deco Weekend event which come in February every year and annual Wine and Food Festival. Tourist mostly visit city in February to celebrate Napier’s Art Deco heritage and history.

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Australia Car Hire and Travel Tips

October 2, 2009

Australia is one of the best tourist spots in world. Every year millions of tourists flock to experience the wonder first hand.

Its expansive land makes Australia an ideal place for tourists to rent a car, 4wd, campervan or motorhome. In fact, car hire comes highly recommended in order to fully appreciate what Australia has to offer.

Reputable car rental suppliers make Australia car hire easy. Pick up and drop off are available from the same location or can be flexible for one-way trips, from all Australian capital cities and populated country locations.

Before you make your car hire or book any luxury RV vehicles, it’s important to take note of local road rules. Exercising caution and following the travel tips you see in this article will help make for safe and problem free drive around Australia. One can also directly hire a car from airports locations to avoid wastage of time and misleading at new place.

useful_tipsAustralian Road Rules

To drive in Australia, you are required to have a full driver’s license. The validity of your driver’s license will be checked by the car hire supplier when you pick up your vehicle.

Australia applies strict driving legislation which varies from state to state. Generally, you can’t go wrong making conservative driving judgments. Remember to wear seat belts at all times and do not use your mobile phone even for sending a text message while driving. Failure to follow these laws can result in a fine and/or license suspension.

Australians drive on the left hand side of the road. As it’s always best to drive just below the signed speed limit, stick to the very far left lane reserved for more cautious drivers.

Beware of cyclists who share the far left lane of the road. Often in metropolitan areas, cyclists will have a bike lane dedicated for their travel.

Drink driving is strictly forbidden in Australia. In your travels you may be waved over by police operating a clearly marked breath testing van and asked to complete the check. Driving with an alcohol reading exceeding Australia’s national limit of 0.05 is likely to mean an immediate license suspension, significant fine or possibly jail. Be aware, the vans operate frequently.

Local speed limits

Australian speed limits can vary slightly from state to state so keep on the lookout for variations in road legislation. The limit will be signed clearly on main streets and freeways, so make sure you stick to them.

Don’t be tempted to exceed the speed limit as Australia’s strict road governance means speed detection cameras are almost everywhere. Many are permanently positioned as red light cameras, ready to catch drivers ignoring red lights and/or speeding.

Fines are expensive, and in Australia, are always the responsibility of the driver. If you are a foreign national, the fine will be charged to you by the car hire supplier via your credit card or mailed back to you in your home country.

Remember, all speed limit signs are posted in kilometers per hour.

Driving at night

Where possible, it’s best to avoid driving at night particularly when travelling through country areas.

Dedicated break areas can be found along major freeways and operate 24 hours a day. These allow you to stop for refreshments, use the amenities and take a well-deserved break from driving. Take advantage of these rest stops whenever you can to avoid long stretches of driving.

Driving in the outback

You might see signs with warnings of nearby wildlife. When driving through remote areas, it is quite common for Australian wombats and kangaroos to appear on the road when you least expect.

Conforming to the speed limit and exercising extra caution in these areas generally help to avoid collisions with wildlife.

Australian climate

Climates vary somewhat across Australian states. For instance, you’ll typically find tropical weather in the North while cooler temperatures exist in Victoria and Tasmania with less humidity.

Summer: December, January, February
Autumn: March, April, May
Winter: June, July, August
Spring: September, October, November

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides a range of weather forecasts.

Other general tips:

  • Ensure you always have enough fuel
  • Carry enough Australian currency with you as cards are not always accepted, particularly in small country stores
  • Always follow signed instructions and heed all warnings
  • Carry your visa, license and passport with you at all times
  • If you’re relying on a GPS, ask your car hire supplier for a road map just in case

Driving Distances Australia

September 9, 2009

Australia is world’s largest island and big country in Southern Hemisphere. Australia has landmass of 7,617,930 square kilometers which start from Darwin in South to Melbourne in North and from Brisbane in east to Perth in west. It also has 34,218 kilometers of coastline.

Australia is major tourist destination of world. Every year large number of tourist visit Australia and its key destination like The Great Barrier Reefs, Blue Mountains, Ayers Rocks, Fraser Island, Kakadu National Park, and Kangaroo Island etc. Due to big landmass, Australia has good transport facilities which you get from major cities and tourist destination. In road transport one can get campervan, motorhome and 4wd rental facilities in all over the Australia.

Traveling Distance (kilometer):

Australia is large country, one should know about the traveling distance of tours in kilometers. To get the good experience of traveling, average number of kilometer per day is 150 to 250 Km. The following chart shows distance between the major cities of Australia which help to arrange the tours and traveling schedule according to days.

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States and Territories of Australia:

state_australiaFor more information Check  Aussie Campervan and Austria Distance Calculator ,  website

Campervan & 4wd, Motorhome rental Tips

January 8, 2009

Campervans_NzYou choose your destination where you want; you make stops where you want, and so on. In short, you always have your 4wd by allowing you to fully enjoy the freedom look on the websites of the specialist campervan and camper distributors and producers on this page. Are you looking for quality price Motorhome or campervans then you may have your solution. Below is a list of 8 ‘golden’ camper tips that we have collected, based on the experiences of travelers who you were.

1. Fuel: The campers use quite a bit and because the distances are long, the large tank is not as much as you think. The campers use a little ‘and because the distances are long, the large reservoir is not as you think Infinity.

2. Speed: it is good for your camper speed limit a bit, to about 80 a 90 km / hr. Documents are still long and if you drive faster than is that nice in the paper. The campers run 1:8 or 9, sometimes even less.


3. Temperatures: go early road, traveling calmer, cooler and it’s because you do not need air conditioning, save you even petrol / diesel. In the south in the winter is cooler than you think a very common misconception. Read further information environment, and also for any warm clothes. Driving at night is not recommended because of the crossing wild.

4. Food and drink also ensure adequate drinking water in hot areas quickly you drink 3 liters day. Save your stocks in the larger cities in other places along the way, the choice is limited to very limited and of course you pay a (much) more.


5.  Movement: It is really delicious and a must for your camper driving hours alternating with physical activity: a walk around and swim tops are ideal, especially in heat.

6. Distances: With a motorhome, you need more time than on an organized trip to see this entire calmer pace is also one of the charms.

7. Combine travel packages, a long trip just requires more preparation. Upon acceptance of the RV, you will receive various leaflets and booklets, but you will have your trip home as planned anyway, especially if you do not have too many weeks. Because of the long distances and because you probably will find fun and what more claim to have many travelers combine 1 or more short blocks with 1 or more periods of 1.5 to 2 weeks rent camper. In fact this change makes your holiday a success.

8. Start / end: never the same step in a camper but rest after your flight at least one night off. Even if you want, it’s too tiring, and get used to because of the climate and time difference in Australia, just risky.  The first camper, we recommend you rent on time for the camper receiving and preferably close to what is the most ideal. Make sure camper always rent per day, not per 24 hours is calculated; you get the camper morning and give him the latest in the course of the afternoon again.

If you are looking for spacious and comfortable stay, Campervan rental in New Zealand would be the perfect place to consider for enjoying your vacation. Campervan can easily accommodate a large family or a group of friends. Plan your dream holiday with us to enjoy the New Zealand with our lavish accommodation at your disposal. For rest of the information, check out our Vehicle types pages. Enjoy each moment of your vacation at Motorhome and discover the beauty of New Zealand. Please feel free to call our Campervans Suppliers for more information

Car Rental Safety

July 18, 2007

Holidays are traditionally a period of time when we let our tresses down and have great fun, and let all our monotonous daily worries keep at home to wait for our return. Our primary concern with holidays is to be away from our regularly and straightforward life, If we really want to enjoy our holidays then we must be care full about that, our holidays should not be destroyed by any silly reason.

A car rental would be an enjoyment to get around on vacation, but we must keep one thing in our mind is that driving in an unusual location can be difficult and occasionally stressful. Before booking your car rental, make sure that driving is the right holiday transport for you. If driving is only the choice or option for you, remember to put your safety first.

Always have travel insurance when taking a car rental, so that you will have financial support should an accident happen. Discuss with your insurance trader to ensure that you, and any other drivers, are covered.

Make sure yourself that do you have appropriate documentations including your driver’s license. Ensure that you have current record of all the areas that you plan to drive through, and take a note of local emergency numbers. It is useful to take first aid box along. It can be a great help to have some food to hand as well tempers will battle even more if hunger is a reason in a stop working situation.

Drive defensively in strange areas to avoid accidents, but if accident occurs, the situation should be approached the same way you would deal with an accident in your own car. Once you have ensured that everyone is safe, exchange insurance information.

It is a good idea to look over the rental car for damage before take it out, so that you will be aware of any pre-existing damage.

Be careful when driving in unfamiliar areas to keep windows up and do not open the door if inquired by an unfamiliar person. Rental cars are frequently targeted by thieves, so ensure that rental company logos or information is not visible on the car. Thieves also pick on visitors to an area, exploiting their unfamiliarity, so keep your aptitude about you at all times.

Searching for Best RV Rental in Australia

June 14, 2007

If you are searching for RV Rental in Australia, then Aussie Campervans provide you A to Z facilities with you renting contract. When you have decided to rent a RV for your road trip then it must be fully equipped that you won’t have any trouble during your trip. Traveling your trip with RV is great fun with highest comfort because your trip will be with you all comforts of home so it will be amazing fun.

There are many things the RV traveler should think about when traveling to get the most out of the experience. If you are going to rent RV first time then you must know about plus and minus of Renting RV and managing your trip. You should make aware yourself about its driving methods, parking rules etc…

Make sure that you are clear with the RV rental company’s rules and basic needs before you deal the contract:

  • Ensure that you are dealing with a trustworthy RV rental company.
  • Have a copy of the RV rental needs concerning security deposits and cancellation policies/charges.
  • Get clear the Recreational Vehicle rental contract includes full documentation on RV rental charges, mileage rates and miscellaneous charges including cleaning, reservation, housekeeping kits and generators etc…
  • Also gets a copy of the RV rental company’s policy regarding compensation for mechanical breakdowns, including personal expenses as well as any schemes having discounts etc…

You will need to know what is the price of the fuel and how many miles you get per gallon. It would also need to check if you have to purchase insurance or if that’s covered in the package. While on the matter of insurance, if the company provides that, you should also clarify what exactly is covered in the insurance and how much the deductible is. If your trip will be during the summer, it would be a good to find out about air conditioning, and vise versa find out about the heating if you plan to go during the winter.

You can also check if there are any special items or accessories that you may want to buy before you start your trip. Although your RV comes fully equipped with just about everything that you could ever need during your trip, it is good to know just where you can go out and have some accessories that may leads you have easier journey.

What to Look for when Hiring 4WD Vehicle

June 1, 2007

Before starting driving 4wd vehicle, you should be aware of some rules and conditions of 4wd Driving. When you are going to hire 4wd vehicle, before getting delivery of vehicle you should check some basic things and service of that particular vehicle. If you are driving with safety and with all awareness driving can be fun and not difficult.

A 4wd hire can be a great fun to get around on holiday, but we must keep one thing in our mind is that driving in a strange place would be tuff and occasionally stressful. Before get booked your 4wd vehicle, make sure that driving is the right holiday transport for you. If driving is only the choice or option for you, remember to put your safety first.

Keep Following Point before you gets started Your Journey.

  • Maintenance methods.
  • Take correct attitude and visibility behind the wheel, access all controls
  • Get clear about correct operation and implementation of the 4WD transmission
  • Understand basic about vehicle placement on roads, make right usage of gears and range, engine braking
  • Know suspension limitations
  • Practice regarding breakdown and recovery conditions
  • Become a more confident and smart driver
  • Check breaks and gears
  • Check all equipments inside vehicle
  • Check air conditioned

When you are hiring vehicle from any company, try to know all rules and regulation of that particular company. Keep clear your contract with that particular agent. And if you have any doubt regarding services and payments then get clear before starting your journey.

Drive defensively in unknown locations to avoid accidents, but if accident happens, the situation should be approached the same way you would deal with an accident in your own car. Once you have ensured that everyone is safe, exchange insurance information. 4WDs are not sports cars. They tend to be tall, for good ground-clearance, with a high centre of gravity.

You are going for holiday trip. So be care full that your holiday should be memorable. 4wd hire contract must be satisfied to you. If you are going to spend money then you have all rights to get facilitate from that company. So be take care while hiring 4wd vehicle. If you are aware before hiring vehicle then after getting vehicle you should not be that much worried and you can enjoy your holiday.

4wd Wheel System

May 26, 2007

4×4, 4wd and four wheel drive and AWD all these terms are define the four-wheel vehicles drive train that allows all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously. Many state people associate the term with off-road vehicles. In additionally US these cars are popular in the broader sport utility vehicles category.

Four-wheel drive term suggest huge truck like vehicles that driver that manually drive in switch between street , four-wheel drive mode for low traction conditions such as ice, mud, or loose gravel. 4WD systems there are three basic options:

In short term of Part-time 4WD: that it must be continually engaged and then disengaged in conditions of light rain or snow. This type of system is best for people, who really don’t need 4WD.

In short term of Full-time 4WD: This 4×4 more advanced convenient form of 4WD allows you to choose between all of the same settings, but can remain engaged while on dry pavement. Added to the High and Low settings is an automatic or full-time 4WD setting.

All-wheel drive: is same as to full-time 4WD in that the system is always sending power to the wheels with the most traction. Little differentiate the AWD has no 2WD switch. It’s operates like 4WD mode. Sometimes the road gets greasy than AWD control the system locks the axles and automatically distributes power to all four of the tires. If the AWD system allows the driver to switch to a “low” range gearing setting, like in the Dodge Durango and Toyota 4Runner, then it is probably planned for severe off-road use.

Day by day more often, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are becoming trendy options not only for sport utility vehicles, as well as cars also. All SUVs and pickup trucks offer 4WD systems, and even some minivans like the Toyota Sienna and Pontiac Montana.

4wd vehicles found help in the gearing option with equipment of off-road driving. Following are a variety of conditions in which you would want to use 4WD to avoid downhill or spinning:

High Range 4WD: If we have necessary than four wheels given facilities to drive full speed. Naturally 4wd mode ratios are very high compare than the gear ratios of 2WD.

Low Range 4WD: : Reduces the strain on your vehicle and very slow speed. Every time you just remember to stay below 25mph in low range. Low range gear ratios are approximately half that of high range.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

- Solar Portable Handheld Shower
- Portable Gas Stove
- Air-Conditioning / heating (Driver’s Cabin only)
- Diesel
- Manual Transmission
- Power Steering
- Radio / Cassette Player
- High & Low Ratio 4WD
- Long Range Fuel Tank
- Kitchen Kit
- 1 roof top tent, 1 ground tent
- 3 x sleeping mats for ground tent
- Outdoor table (clips onto the rear drawers)


Motorhome Driving Safely

May 26, 2007

Whenever we go for trip for holydays those moments must be memorable. We should be care full about our traveling safety in all sides. Specially, at the time when we are having our own vehicle. Car driving is very different from RV, Motorhome, 4WD Driving. Risk of driving is as big as the length and strength of the vehicle.

When you are going to drive motorhome you should be care full about all accessories of it and mirrors should be adjusted in proper direction. The person who is going to sit on the driver’s seat must check other equipments of motorhome like, brake, horn, accelerate, head lights, indicators, wipers, seat belts etc..

The driver must be aware of the account for motorhome’s size when he/she uses that much big vehicle. This information will be use full at the time of taking turn within small amount of space. Proper idea of size of our vehicle is very important because the heavy vehicle takes more time to slow down, change the track and to accelerate.

Avoid driving or pulling your RV during bad weather and high winds. Because of the size and mass of RV’s it can be extremely dangerous to travel during periods of high winds. It’s better to get to your destination one day later, than to risk traveling in bad weather.


Limit your driving time to 300 to 350 miles. You will be more alert, and arrive at the campground with abundance of day light to get set up and settled in before it gets dark outside. This gives you a chance to relax and get have a rested for another day of travel, and to enjoy some of the facilities the campground has to offer.

During winter journey you should carry the following: reflective warning triangles, warm clothing, a shovel, at least two fire extinguishers and possibly tire chains. Some conditions and situations require you to drive with your headlights on while driving in rain and it’s a good idea wherever you are. Motorhomes, campervans and mobile homes have important windage, so take extra care in exposed or windy places and when necessary.

There are some very important tips before going to start the huge vehicle.

- Disconnect and put away electrical cable, sewer hosepipe, and water hose.
- Check TV antenna to insure it is in the proper direction.
- Check to insure that items inside compartments are secure and the compartments are   properly secured/locked.
- Connect brakes and signal lights.
- is the door step pull backed?
- is the outside door locked from the inside?
- Are the rear-view mirrors and driver? Seat adjusted properly?
- Some other general things to keep in mind are don’t use mobile while driving, give enough concentration on your driving, keep speed which is under your control.