Talk to anyone from outside Australia and they have probably heard of the stunning Gold Coast region. It’s a mecca for tourism and car hire with Visit Gold Coast reporting the 2013-14 financial year saw over 11 million visitor arrivals grace its sparkling shores. By comparison, Sydney – arguably our most famous city – saw barely 9 million in the same time period, based on Destination NSW stats.

To put this maths into plain English – this sun-soaked seaside area is incredibly popular, and well worth putting on your Australian road trip holiday plans.

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There’s a lot to love about the capital city of Victoria, Melbourne. Though it is no longer the actual national capital (it held this title in the early 1900s before Canberra got it), many still consider this buzzing place to be one of the cultural highlights of Australia, not to mention a sports lover’s dream.

If you want to experience an all-in-one holiday, make sure your Aussie road trip plan includes passing through ‘Melbz’.

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Australia is a one-of-a-kind place. It is a continent all on its own, and is home to the world’s oldest living culture – the Aboriginal people – who date back to between 50-65,000 thousands years ago.

European settlers arrived from the late 1700s, bringing with them convicts and budding farmers alike, turning the land Down Under into a farming and gold mining heaven – or a prisoner’s hell.

This diverse and lengthy history has shaped what is now one of the most fascinating countries to visit on a road trip holiday. If you are wondering what to do in Australia, grab your hire car and check out some of these unique activities.

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Australia is a nation absolutely swathed in gorgeous scenery. From the unending plains of the great Outback desert to the forest-cloaked mountains in New South Wales, there is likely a lookout, walking trail or guided photography tour for everyone in the land Down Under.

It’s probably a good thing that modern SD cards in digital cameras can be loaded with thousands of photos, because you will likely want to take more than you ever have before on your next great Aussie road trip.

To help you find where you should go, we’ve listed some of the best views in the nation right here. Let’s take a look!

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We think it’s safe to say that Australia is one of the best countries to in the world to road trip. The people are friendly, the scenery is stunning and the roads just keep on going.

However, what’s not necessarily safe is your budget. Though some people have all the money in the world, there are likely more of us who are holidaying on limited funding. We don’t want you to miss out on the awesome experiences Oz has to offer, so here are our road trip tips for the cash-conscious traveller.

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No Australian road trip holiday is complete without pulling up to one of its glistening shorelines, running down to the water and diving into the waves. Or jumping on a surfboard. Or sunbathing. Or picnicking. You get the idea – beaches are awesome.

To help you figure out which beaches are the best to visit in Oz, we’ve compiled this list of awards for some of our favourites. Read on to find out who made the cut!

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According to Nations Encyclopaedia, Australia has 353,331 kilometres worth of paved roads to explore. With sights such as the Great Ocean Road, vast Outback desert and other uniquely Aussie attractions along many of these, it’s a pretty fantastic place to visit on a road trip.

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When many of our customers hire a car in Sydney, they often stick within the city limits and don’t explore further out. Of course, with the sheer plethora of things to do in the New South Wales capital, you certainly won’t be strapped for entertainment. However, there’s so much awesome holiday potential but a few hours away!

Use this road trip itinerary to encourage your exploration further south, using the Grand Pacific Drive.

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The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most famous rental car driving routes. It weaves its majestic way along the South Australian coast, beginning just next to Melbourne in Torquay and ending 243 spectacular kilometres later around Warrnambool – with numerous additional roads popping inland for a bit, too.

With so much to see and do here, you’ll likely fly home after your trip with not just your camera filled to the brim with photos and memories, but your mobile phone and maybe even a sketch pad as well!

To help you get excited for your visit, here are our top natural attractions along this stunning drive.

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We all love a good selfie. It’s a way to take the holiday snaps we want, while still being in the picture! Plus, popping those bad boys on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook is a quick way to share your adventures with the folks back home.

The selfie potential in Oz isn’t just limited to the usual scenic vistas and cuddly animals, though. On your next Australian rental car road trip, see how many of these unique Aussie trees you can spot!

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If you’re planning a road trip around Australia, stop what you’re doing.

Out of the 193 different United Nations countries, here are four reasons you should consider visiting the land Down Under, renting a car and hitting the road? I mean, it was only visited by just over 7 million international tourists during the year ending May 2015, according to Tourism Australia. Plus Sydney is only in TripAdvisor’s top 25 world destinations.

Not convinced? Here are more reasons to plan a road trip holiday to Australia and rent a car from Ace Rental Cars.

 

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With the many different car rental options on offer here at Ace Car Rentals, you’re certainly not short on possibilities when it comes organising your next New Zealand road trip adventure. Whether you’re a backpacker looking to see as much of the country as you can in a month, or an employee of a local SME visiting the big city for a conference, your personality could guide you towards which car to choose.

Let’s find out what car rental is right for you!

 

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