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Helpful Travel Links
These websites will help you plan your self drive holiday, with helpful information and hints for the prepared traveller. Just click on your destination and follow the links. Note: As these websites are from overseas providers, any rates that may be found on them are not applicable. Please contact DriveAway Holidays for the best deals.
Australia
Australia Holiday Parks
www.visitnsw.com
The offical website of New South Wales. Discover where to go and what to do in New South Wales. This website has an extensive range of online maps to help you with your travels.
www.visitvictoria.com.au
The offical website of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Everything you need to know before you travel to Victoria including local events.
www.southaustralia.com
The offical website of South Australian Tourism Commission. On this website you will find information on all regions throughout South Australia, events and online maps.
Tasmanian Road Planner
The Tassie Road Planner is designed to assist you in planning your journey within Tasmania. Simply put in your origin and destination and the Road Planner will tell you how to get there, and even draw a map!
Australian School Terms
Travel in a rental car on your next holiday! Learn when the school terms start and finish on this useful website. And, always remember to book early as car hire is very popular during the school holidays.
www.smartraveller.gov.au
Information regarding travel warnings for specific countries, general advice for Australian travellers and travel bulletins.
www.xe.com
Currency conversion in 4 quick steps.
Road Toll Information
Major car rental companies will provide tags in Melbourne for an additional daily charge. Please check exact cost at time of collection. For toll tags in Sydney, the below websites should be of assistance.
RTA Website
This website gives you information on motorways in and around Sydney. There is also information for RTA tolling products which are ideal for tourists and visitors to Sydney. You can register for a pass before or up to 48 hours after your trip.
www.roam.com.au
This website provides information for electronic tolling solutions for toll roads in and around Sydney. You can set up an account up to 48 hours after your first trip.